such is the secular Buddhist view
whereas… actually… impermanence is transcendental
such is the secular Buddhist view
how come impermanence dont stop from loving anything or anyone? isn't it the impermanence the reason to give up desire to loved ones attachment?Aloka wrote: ↑Sat Jan 09, 2021 3:37 pmAccepting impermanence doesn't stop us from loving our relatives, going out to work, helping others and so on, because impermanence is a simple fact of life which affects us all.David.Mik wrote: ↑Wed Jan 06, 2021 10:09 am Hello, as a new student , I am having great trouble understanding the concept of impermanence. I read passages " We will not struggle for fame, money, or lust anymore because we know that these things are temporary " -- Tich T. Tu. . I understand this concept perfectly, except when I apply it to good things. I mean why even wake up in the morning if its temporary, or why do good things for others , or work a good job, or live at all for that matter, if its only temporary therefore not worth doing. Good things are just as temporary and unproductive as non good things according to the teaching. So my question is, the impermanence thinking works well for avoiding bad things, but how can we then justify doing anything good as well, that is my confusion with this idea. Thank you for all help.
The section "Impermanence" from page 53 of this little book "No Ajahn Chah" explains it well.