The Five Remembrances

The 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 having 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 deeds are my closest companions;

I am the beneficiary of my deeds.

my deeds are the ground on which I stand.

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