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'''Impermanence''' (Tib. ''mitakpa''; ''mi rtag pa'') is of two kinds: the coarse impermanence of a given continuum and the subtle impermanence of momentary change. | '''Impermanence''' (Tib. ''mitakpa''; ''mi rtag pa'') is of two kinds: the coarse impermanence of a given continuum and the subtle impermanence of momentary change. | ||
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Impermanence (Tib. mitakpa; mi rtag pa) is of two kinds: the coarse impermanence of a given continuum and the subtle impermanence of momentary change.
Reflecting on Death and Impermanence
1) Death is Certain
- a) Death can not be avoided
- b) Life can not be extended; it is always diminishing
- c) Even while we are alive there is little time for practice
2) The Time of Death is Uncertain
- a) Our lifespan is not fixed
- b) There are many causes of death, and few for sustaining life
- c) The body is very fragile
3) At the Time of Death, only Dharma can help us
- a) Our friends can not help us
- b) Our resources can not help us
- c) Our body can not help us
- --Based on Je Tsongkhapa’s Lamrim Chenmo.