“Impermanent, sir.” “But if it’s impermanent, is it suffering or happiness?” “Suffering, sir.” “But if it’s impermanent, suffering, and perishable, is it fit to be regarded thus: ‘This is mine, I am this, this is my self’?” “No, sir.” nose … “What do you think, Rāhula? Is mind contact permanent or impermanent?” “Impermanent, sir.” “But if it’s impermanent, is it suffering or happiness?”