4 primary elements
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Four primary elements:
1. The element of solidity (pathavi-dhatu)
2. The element of fluidity (apo-dhatu)
3. The element of heat (tejo-dhatu)
4. The element of motion (vayo-dhatu)
(from Majjhima Nikaya 28)
References
- The Complete Book of Buddha's Lists -- Explained. David N. Snyder, Ph.D., 2006.
- http://www.thedhamma.com/