387 Life is Impermanence

“Life is Impermanence”

During the period between birth and death,
We have all manner of experiences.
It is a precious time to train our soul that only occurs once.

Happiness and joy.
Sadness and frustration.
Anger and intolerance.
Confusion and distress.

Everything will be a thing of the past.

Beautiful things decay.
Healthy bodies become ill.
Position, honor, and wealth,
These cannot be brought with us to the afterlife.

This world is like a fleeting dream.
All things are impermanent.
That’s why the Buddha taught,
“Let go of attachment!”

To hold on to your attachments is to stop time.
The emotions tied to these attachments will accumulate and amplify.
To know the fear of not being able to escape these attachments,
Is to know hell.

Enlightenment is the ability to realize the truth.
Accept the truth and make it your own.
Impermanence should not be viewed pessimistically.
Our life in this world is a gift from the Buddha,
And a tool for the growth of the soul.

Thank you, thank you.
I am truly grateful to be alive in this world,
truly grateful.