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The Insight of Impermanence

Thich Nhat Hanh · January 10, 2002 · Plum Village, France
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This talk details impermanence, emotional regulation, and interconnectedness as central teachings of Buddhism. Understanding impermanence reveals life’s transient nature, essential for growth and transformation. Embrace impermanence to navigate aging, sickness, and death, living deeply in the present moment to avoid regrets. Recognize anger causes suffering and distances loved ones; cultivate peace and stability to bring joy now. Practice meditation to grasp reality’s interconnectedness, embody impermanence and non-self, and reach Nirvana beyond birth and death. Authentic Buddhist teachings embody impermanence, no-self, and Nirvana, emphasizing presence over future happiness.