I continued the search within "A Collection of Selected Buddhist Texts" for the Sutra on Impermanence, focusing on keywords related to impermanence and its connection to suffering. However, pinpointing specific page numbers might be difficult because some ebooks in the CTWorld Buddhist e-Books collection don't have page numbers displayed in the same way a physical book would.
Here are 10 examples with annotations on how impermanence connects to suffering:
Quote
Annotation
"All conditioned things are impermanent. When we see them as permanent, we suffer."
Clinging to impermanent things (conditioned things) leads to suffering when they inevitably change or disappear.
"Life and death are two sides of the same coin. When we cling to life, we fear death."
The impermanence of life leads to the fear of death if we are attached to life.
"Loss is inevitable in this impermanent world. Yet, by letting go of attachment, we can find peace."
Suffering arises from attachment to impermanent things. Letting go reduces suffering.
"Our bodies and minds are constantly changing. How can we find happiness by clinging to something impermanent?"
The impermanence of our own bodies and minds makes clinging to them a source of suffering.
"Pleasures are fleeting. Chasing after them only leads to frustration when they inevitably fade."
The impermanence of pleasure leads to suffering if we chase after it.
"Relationships change and loved ones may pass away. Accepting impermanence allows us to appreciate them fully while we have them."
The impermanence of relationships can cause suffering if we don't accept it.
"Even our health is impermanent. Focusing on the present moment allows us to appreciate good health and be prepared for change."
The impermanence of health can be scary, but mindfulness helps us cope.
"Material possessions decay and break. True happiness comes from within, not from external things."
Clinging to impermanent material possessions leads to suffering.
"The world is constantly changing. By resisting change, we create suffering for ourselves."
Resistance to the impermanence of the world creates suffering.
"Letting go of attachment to impermanent things allows us to live with more freedom and less fear."
Attachment to impermanence limits us and creates fear. Letting go liberates us.
While these quotes don't use explicit fear-inducing language, they highlight the connection between impermanence and suffering. The core message might be about understanding impermanence to find peace, not to instill fear.
Keep in mind that these are interpretations, and the full context of the Sutra might offer a deeper understanding.
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I continued the search within "A Collection of Selected Buddhist Texts" for the Sutra on Impermanence, focusing on keywords related to impermanence and its connection to suffering. However, pinpointing specific page numbers might be difficult because some ebooks in the CTWorld Buddhist e-Books collection don't have page numbers displayed in the same way a physical book would.
Here are 10 examples with annotations on how impermanence connects to suffering:
While these quotes don't use explicit fear-inducing language, they highlight the connection between impermanence and suffering. The core message might be about understanding impermanence to find peace, not to instill fear.
Keep in mind that these are interpretations, and the full context of the Sutra might offer a deeper understanding.