Transcript Anicca - Meldrum Academy

Anicca 1
(Impermanence)
Anicca
1. Literally means “impermanence”
2. It is the idea that everything is constantly
changing (even if you can’t see it)
3. This concept is at the root of all Buddhist
belief – if you accept and understand
anicca, you are on the road to
enlightenment!
Impermanence seen in life of
Buddha:
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5.
The Four Sights
Great Renunciation
Search for correct ‘path’
Travelling and teaching
His Death
In what way is this impermanent?
In what way is this impermanent?
In what way is this impermanent?
In what way is this impermanent?
In what way is this impermanent?
In what ways are YOU
impermanent?
Why so important?
Buddhists believe life is full of suffering. This suffering is mainly
caused by people’s 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
don’t get what we want, etc.
If we understand that everything is impermanent and will always
change, we shouldn’t 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.