Whatever is form is impermanent. And whatever is…
““Whatever is form is impermanent. And whatever is impermanent is suffering. And whatever is suffering is devoid of a self, devoid of a self and anything that might belong to a self. One who views things like this sees things as they really are. So, too, are sensation, perception, memory and consciousness impermanent. And being impermanent, they are suffering. And being suffering, they are devoid of a self and anything that might belong to a self. One who views things like this sees them as they really are. Those noble disciples who view things like this are repulsed by form and repulsed by sensation, perception, memory, and consciousness. And because they are repulsed by them, they do not delight in them. And because they do not delight in them, they are free of them.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Impermanence leads to suffering and the illusion of self; seeing reality as it is frees one from attachment and pain.
In simple terms: Impermanence causes suffering; seeing truth frees you.
Recognize impermanence to reduce suffering.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- Attachment may persist despite intellectual understanding.
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- contemplative
- calm
How does recognizing impermanence change your daily life?;What attachments cause you the?