Buddhism Quote by Walpola Rāhula
““Whatever is impermanent is dukkha’ (Yad aniccaṃ taṃ dukkhaṃ).””
About This Quote
Source Sutta: Samyutta Nikaya, 2nd century BCE
All that is temporary brings suffering, because attachment to impermanent things creates dissatisfaction.
In simple terms: Impermanence causes unhappiness.
Key Takeaway
Practice non‑attachment to reduce suffering.
Themes
impermanence
dukkha
Buddhist teaching
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
Buddhist
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily life changes
- loss of possessions
- relationship endings
- health decline
Key Concepts
anicca
suffering
attachment
Questions to Reflect On
- What impermanent thing causes you the most distress?
- How can you cultivate acceptance of change?
A Different Perspective
Not all impermanent experiences are negative; some bring growth.
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