--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Whatever is subject to origination is all…" description: "\"Whatever is subject to origination is all subject to cessation.\" — Gautama Buddha" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/737/gautama-buddha-163_cessation_whatever-is-subject-to-origination-is-al_599579.jpg" --- # Whatever is subject to origination is all subject to… ![“Whatever is subject to origination is all subject to cessation.” quote by Gautama Buddha](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/737/gautama-buddha-163_cessation_whatever-is-subject-to-origination-is-al_599579.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/737/gautama-buddha-163_cessation_whatever-is-subject-to-origination-is-al_599579.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/737/gautama-buddha-163_cessation_whatever-is-subject-to-origination-is-al_599579.jpg) > “Whatever is subject to origination is all subject to cessation.” [Gautama Buddha](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gautama-buddha/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. All things that arise will eventually end, highlighting impermanence and the nature of change. **In simple terms:** Everything that begins will end. Key Takeaway Accept change and let go. Themes impermanence change attachment suffering Mood reflective calm Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - personal loss - relationship endings - career transitions - health crises - grief counseling Key Concepts Buddhist philosophy emptiness transience Questions to Reflect On - How do you respond to inevitable endings? - What can you learn from the temporary nature of life? 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