The Nature of Things

Ocean Beach, CA and the Sutro Bath Ruins (r)

 

 

The Buddha’s Five Remembrances

I am of the nature to grow old. There is no way to escape growing old.
I am of the nature to have ill health. There is no way to escape ill health.
I am of the nature to die. There is no way to escape death.
All that is dear to me and everyone I love are of the nature to change.

There is no way to escape being separated from them.
My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions.

My actions are the ground upon which I stand.