Feeling Quote by Gautama Buddha
“Any material form, or thought, or feeling, past or present, should be regarded as, 'This is not mine, this is not what I am, this is not my self.'”
About This Quote
Source Sutra: Buddhist teachings, 5th century BCE
All phenomena are transient and not self; recognizing this reduces attachment and suffering.
In simple terms: Things are not truly yours; let go.
Key Takeaway
Observe impermanence to lessen attachment.
Themes
impermanence
non‑self
attachment
Mood
calm
detached
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- relationship conflicts
- material possessions
Key Concepts
Buddhist philosophy
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seeing things as not yours change your reactions?
- What practices help you notice impermanence?
A Different Perspective
Detachment may feel unsettling for some.
![“That which the entire world regards as ‘mine’, it is [really] ‘not mine’; this Knowledge itself is the Self, the Soul.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/552/dada-bhagwan-31_identity_that-which-the-entire-world-regards-as-m_696417.jpg)
