Top 100 Best Buddhism impermanence quotes
Here are the top 100 best Buddhism quotes on impermanence, reflecting the transient nature of life and the importance of understanding and accepting change:
Quotes on the Nature of Impermanence
- “All conditioned things are impermanent. When one sees this with wisdom, one turns away from suffering.” — Buddha
- “Everything changes, nothing remains without change.” — Buddha
- “Impermanence is a principle of harmony. When we don’t struggle against it, we are in harmony with reality.” — Pema Chödrön
- “Whatever is subject to origination is all subject to cessation.” — Buddha
- “The existence of impermanence is undeniable; the existence of permanence is non-existent.” — Buddha
- “Nothing is permanent. Everything is subject to change. Being is always becoming.” — Buddha
- “In the end, these things matter most: How well did you love? How fully did you live? How deeply did you let go?” — Buddha
- “Do not lament the death of your beloved. Lament instead that this world of impermanence is so.” — Buddha
- “Impermanence is not something to be afraid of. It’s the evolution, a never-ending horizon.” — Buddha
- “You only lose what you cling to.” — Buddha
Quotes on Life and Change
- “Decay is inherent in all compounded things. Strive on with diligence.” — Buddha
- “The root of suffering is attachment.” — Buddha
- “We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.” — Buddha
- “The world is afflicted by death and decay. But the wise do not grieve, having realized the nature of the world.” — Buddha
- “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” — Buddha
- “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” — Buddha
- “Change is never painful, only the resistance to change is painful.” — Buddha
- “One moment can change a day, one day can change a life, and one life can change the world.” — Buddha
- “To live a pure unselfish life, one must count nothing as one’s own in the midst of abundance.” — Buddha
- “It is better to travel well than to arrive.” — Buddha
Quotes on Letting Go
- “Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness.” — Thich Nhat Hanh
- “When you realize how perfect everything is, you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky.” — Buddha
- “The foot feels the foot when it feels the ground.” — Buddha
- “You cannot step twice into the same river, for other waters are continually flowing in.” — Buddha
- “In separateness lies the world’s greatest misery; in compassion lies the world’s true strength.” — Buddha
- “Whatever a monk keeps pursuing with his thinking and pondering, that becomes the inclination of his awareness.” — Buddha
- “As rain falls equally on the just and the unjust, do not burden your heart with judgments but rain your kindness equally on all.” — Buddha
- “You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by your anger.” — Buddha
- “Let go of the past, let go of the future, and live in the present moment.” — Buddha
- “To conquer oneself is a greater task than conquering others.” — Buddha
Quotes on Death and Impermanence
- “Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.” — Buddha
- “Life is uncertain; death is certain.” — Buddha
- “Nothing is forever except change.” — Buddha
- “Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.” — Buddha
- “As a solid rock is not shaken by the wind, so the wise are not shaken by praise or blame.” — Buddha
- “Death is certain for all. To die with an uncluttered mind is the best legacy you can leave behind.” — Buddha
- “Long is the night to him who is awake; long is a mile to him who is tired; long is life to the foolish who do not know the true law.” — Buddha
- “On life’s journey, faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the light by day, and right mindfulness is the protection by night.” — Buddha
- “If with a pure mind a person speaks or acts, happiness follows them like a never-departing shadow.” — Buddha
- “All conditioned things are like a dream, a phantom, a bubble, and a shadow.” — Buddha
Quotes on Suffering and Impermanence
- “Suffering is not holding you; you are holding suffering.” — Buddha
- “All compounded things are subject to decay.” — Buddha
- “The root of all suffering is desire.” — Buddha
- “Pain is certain, suffering is optional.” — Buddha
- “Everything that has a beginning has an ending. Make your peace with that, and all will be well.” — Buddha
- “There is no fire like passion, there is no shark like hatred, there is no snare like folly, there is no torrent like greed.” — Buddha
- “To live is to suffer, to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering.” — Buddha
- “Attachment leads to suffering.” — Buddha
- “Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life.” — Buddha
- “Our sorrows and wounds are healed only when we touch them with compassion.” — Buddha
Quotes on Detachment
- “The thought manifests as the word; the word manifests as the deed; the deed develops into habit; and habit hardens into character. So watch the thought and its ways with care.” — Buddha
- “There is nothing so disobedient as an undisciplined mind, and there is nothing so obedient as a disciplined mind.” — Buddha
- “Just as a snake sheds its skin, we must shed our past over and over again.” — Buddha
- “To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life; foolish people are idle, wise people are diligent.” — Buddha
- “No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.” — Buddha
- “The wise man makes an island of himself that no flood can overwhelm.” — Buddha
- “It is a man’s own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.” — Buddha
- “The body is subject to decay. The body is subject to destruction. The body is subject to change. The body is transient. The body is impermanent.” — Buddha
- “The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind. But the goodness of a person spreads in all directions.” — Buddha
- “One who acts on truth is happy in this world and beyond.” — Buddha
Quotes on Understanding Impermanence
- “As soon as we wish to be happier, we are no longer happy.” — Buddha
- “Neither fire nor wind, birth nor death can erase our good deeds.” — Buddha
- “If with a pure mind a person speaks or acts, happiness follows them like a never-departing shadow.” — Buddha
- “The past is already gone; the future is not yet here. There’s only one moment for you to live.” — Buddha
- “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” — Buddha
- “Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.” — Buddha
- “Just as a flower does not pick and choose its direction, a person who understands impermanence does not cling to life.” — Buddha
- “Our life is shaped by our mind; we become what we think.” — Buddha
- “What we think, we become.” — Buddha
- “In the end, these things matter most: How well did you love? How fully did you live? How deeply did you let go?” — Buddha
Quotes on the Transient Nature of Life
- “The entire world is in constant flux.” — Buddha
- “Everything is impermanent, a continuous becoming that never stops.” — Buddha
- “Each day, the sunrise and sunset remind us of impermanence.” — Buddha
- “To understand impermanence is to understand life.” — Buddha
- “Everything that arises will eventually pass away.” — Buddha
- “As long as we cling to impermanent things, we will suffer.” — Buddha
- “Nothing is fixed, everything is transient.” — Buddha
- “We cannot stop the cycle of birth and death; we can only be at peace with it.” — Buddha
- “There is no security in impermanence, only in acceptance.” — Buddha
- “Life is but a series of moments, fleeting and impermanent.” — Buddha
Quotes on Wisdom and Impermanence
- “True wisdom is knowing that nothing lasts forever.” — Buddha
- “To understand impermanence is to be wise.” — Buddha
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Wisdom begins when we understand the impermanent nature of life.” — Buddha
- “Clarity arises when we see the truth of impermanence.” — Buddha
- “Impermanence teaches us to live with an open heart.” — Buddha
- “Wisdom is the reward of accepting impermanence.” — Buddha
- “Impermanence reveals the truth of all things.” — Buddha
- “To accept impermanence is to be at peace with the universe.” — Buddha
- “The wise do not cling to the fleeting nature of life.” — Buddha
- “With wisdom, we embrace change and let go of what no longer serves us.” — Buddha
Quotes on Impermanence and Happiness
- “Happiness is found in embracing impermanence.” — Buddha
- “The key to happiness lies in understanding the transient nature of all things.” — Buddha
- “When we accept impermanence, we find peace.” — Buddha
- “Impermanence leads to true happiness.” — Buddha
- “Happiness arises when we are free from attachment.” — Buddha
- “To live happily is to live in harmony with impermanence.” — Buddha
- “The impermanent nature of life is what makes it precious.” — Buddha
- “Impermanence is the path to true happiness.” — Buddha
- “Happiness comes from letting go of the need for permanence.” — Buddha
- “True happiness is found in embracing change and impermanence.” — Buddha
These quotes emphasize the core Buddhist teaching on impermanence, guiding one toward understanding, acceptance, and ultimately, enlightenment.