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What it means

Every formed thing, from a mood to a mountain, is temporary. Seeing this clearly, the verse says, is the path to purity. Hold things with an open hand.

The source

"Everything that is made passes away." The Buddha said it in Dhammapada 277. Translated from the original Pali by Spartan Surfers.

"“Sabbe saṅkhārā aniccā”ti, yadā paññāya passati;"

Original Pali, Dhammapada 277. Text read at suttacentral.net.

Who said it

The Buddha (c. 5th century BC). Siddhattha Gotama, the teacher from northern India whose path of insight and practice became Buddhism. His sayings survive in the Pali Canon, including the Dhammapada.

Questions

What does "Everything that is made passes away." mean?
Every formed thing, from a mood to a mountain, is temporary. Seeing this clearly, the verse says, is the path to purity. Hold things with an open hand.
Who said "Everything that is made passes away."?
The Buddha (c. 5th century BC). Source: Dhammapada 277.
What is the original Pali?
“Sabbe saṅkhārā aniccā”ti, yadā paññāya passati;. Translated from the original Pali by Spartan Surfers.
Is "Everything that is made passes away." on a shirt?
Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

Cite this line

"Everything that is made passes away." (The Buddha, Dhammapada 277, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/everything-that-is-made-passes-away

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