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Impermanence means something in Jainism, Prakrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsImpermanence applies to all things, as discussed in Bhūdhardās’s composition dealing with the twelve reflections (bhāvanā or anuprekṣā), also found in the Tattvārtha-sūtra.—Accordingly, “[all things are impermanent]—King, prince or emperor, an elephant’s mahout: everyone dies someday each at his own time. (1) [there is no shelter] Powerful friends, a goddess or a god, mother, father, family: they can do nothing to stop the soul going at the moment of death. (2) [cycle of rebirth] So poor you cannot meet the cost, you suffer. You are entranced by the desire for wealth. Nowhere in saṃsāra will you find happiness no matter where you look in the world. (3) [...]”.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
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Partial matches: The, Impermanence, Te.
Full-text (+324): Anicca, Anityata, Aparadhina, Arahattapanhasutta, Anitya, Nandikkhaya Sutta, Anuppajjanakasabhava, Kilesavibhangadesana, Asubhasamutthanatta, Dhammaniccata, Maranasamvattanika, Uddiseyyatha, Videssanti, Cittanityata, Maranahetuka, Aniccata Sutta, Anabhinandita, Maranasabhava, Pativasama, Ubhayalokatthasadhaka.
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Search found 171 books and stories containing Impermanence, The impermanence; (plurals include: Impermanences, The impermanences). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Appendix 4 - The impermanence of the mind (cittānityatā) < [Chapter XXXI - The Thirty-seven Auxiliaries to Enlightenment]
I. The concept of impermanence (anitya-saṃjñā) < [Chapter XXXVII - The Ten Concepts]
II.6. Dharma of unhindered penetration < [II. Recollection of the Dharma (dharmānusmṛti)]
Amaravati Art in the Context of Andhra Archaeology (by Sreyashi Ray chowdhuri)
Rūpānanda learns of the impermanence of beauty < [Chapter 3 - Amarāvatī and the Formative Stage of the Buddhist Art]
The Conversion of Nanda < [Chapter 3 - Amarāvatī and the Formative Stage of the Buddhist Art]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 148 - The Story of Nun Uttarā < [Chapter 11 - Jarā Vagga (Old Age)]
Verse 150 - The Story of Nun Rūpanandā (Janapadakalyāni) < [Chapter 11 - Jarā Vagga (Old Age)]
Verse 347 - The Story of Theri Khemā < [Chapter 24 - Taṇhā Vagga (Craving)]
The Great Chariot (by Longchenpa)
Part 1 - The brief teaching of suffering < [A. The general explanation of the nature of suffering]
Part 13 - The impermanence of the conditions and time of our existence < [B. The extended explanation]
Part 10 - The impermanence of the three times < [B. The extended explanation]
Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 17 - Notes on the Anatta-lakkhaṇa Sutta < [Chapter 42 - The Dhamma Ratanā]
Buddha attributes (3): Vijjācaraṇa sampanno < [Chapter 42 - The Dhamma Ratanā]
Part 15 - The Buddha’s Sojourn at The Mango Grove of Ambapālī at Vesālī < [Chapter 40 - The Buddha Declared the Seven Factors of Non-Decline for Rulers]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.11.71 < [Chapter 11 - Meeting with Śrī Īśvara Purī]
Verse 2.28.26 < [Chapter 28 - The Lord’s Pastime of Accepting Sannyāsa]
Introduction to chapter 19 < [Chapter 19 - The Lord’s Pastimes in Advaita’s House]
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