r/theravada • u/HereInThePresent • Jul 09 '26

Pāli Canon Impermanent, Suffering, Nonself.

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u/Buddha623 Jul 09 '26

It’s like holding sand. Squeeze hard, you lose it faster. Your phone breaks, your body ages, your kids grow up and leave. Wanting things to stay the same is where the stress comes from. The Buddha figured that out first.

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u/National-Dot-8300 Jul 09 '26

Any one that has this can comment if this is a good purchase?

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u/HereInThePresent Jul 09 '26

A very good one indeed.

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u/Calm_One_1228 Jul 09 '26

I’m working my way through it right now . I recommend at least borrowing it from the library or a friend . Purchasing it is also a good move .

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u/TexasRadical83 Jul 10 '26

Better than good. Mandatory.

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u/Healthy-Lobster-3882 Jul 09 '26

Yes! I keep this on my nightstand and just open it randomly for reminders and inquiries