4 noble searches
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Four noble searches:
1. Being subject himself to aging, does not seek [happiness in] what is subject to aging
2. Being subject himself to illness, he does not seek [happiness in] what is subject to illness
3. Being subject himself to death, he does not seek [happiness in] what is subject to death
4. Being subject himself to defilement, he does not seek [happiness in] what is subject to defilement
(from Anguttara Nikaya 4.242)
References
- The Complete Book of Buddha's Lists -- Explained. David N. Snyder, Ph.D., 2006.
- http://www.thedhamma.com/