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Anicca 1

• (Impermanence)

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Anicca

• Literally means impermanence
• It is the idea that everything is constantly
  changing (even if you cant see it)
• This concept is at the root of all Buddhist
  belief if you accept and understand anicca, you
  are on the road to enlightenment!

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Impermanence seen in life of Buddha

• The Four Sights
• Great Renunciation
• Search for correct path
• Travelling and teaching
• His Death

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In what way is this impermanent?
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In what ways are YOU impermanent?
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Why so important?

• Buddhists believe life is full of suffering.
  This suffering is mainly caused by peoples
  unrealistic EXPECTATIONS of things wanting more
  money / wanting to be happy forever / not wanting
  to get old / etc.
• We resist change and are upset by it, we get
  upset when we dont get what we want, etc.
• If we understand that everything is impermanent
  and will always change, we shouldnt have these
  unreasonable expectations. We will always
  realise that good things come to an end, and also
  that bad things will also pass.
• This gives a realistic and truthful outlook on
  the world and allows Buddhists to properly
  understand other Buddhist teachings.