Itivuttaka 77

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77. Bhidurasuttam (Decay)

This was said by the Lord Buddha(Bhagavata), said by the Arahant, so I have heard:

“Monks, this body decays; consciousness is subject to fading; all mental attributes/acquisitions are inconstant, sufferingful, subject to change.”

Knowing the body as decaying, & consciousness as dissolving away, seeing the danger in acquisitions(mental attributes/craving), you’ve gone beyond birth & death. Having reached the foremost peace, you bide your time, composed.

See also: Thag 11; Thag 14:1