Sayadaw begins now on page One Forty two to discuss the four elements proper. He refers to the Satipattana Sutra by noting that the Buddha said; A bhikku reviews this very body, however it be positioned or placed, as consisting of just elements, thus there are in this body just
1) the earth element,
2) the water element,
3) the fire element,
4) the wind element.
And from the Visudhimagga, specific characteristics of each element;
1) Hardness or roughness of earth,
2) Flowing or cohesion of water,
3) Maturing or heat of fire,
4) Pushing or supporting of wind.
Lets do this! (I'm gonna guess that an inspirational thought has fire in it)
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