What is the world? It is a fleeting show, a transient dream. What is life? It is a momentary flash, a passing shadow.
Founder of Buddhism
What is the world? It is a fleeting show, a transient dream. What is life? It is a momentary flash, a passing shadow.
Founder of Buddhism
A poetic summary of anicca (impermanence), not a direct quote.
c. 5th century BCE
Found in 1 providers: grok
Cross Reference
1 source
"The one who is wise, established in virtue, knows the meaning of words, has a tranquil mind, and has abandoned craving, is truly called a sage."
Philosophical"When watching after yourself, you watch after others. When watching after others, you watch after yourself."
Philosophical"Whatever a foe may do to a foe, or a hater to a hater, a wrongly directed mind will do us greater mischief."
Strange & Unusual"Three things can not hide for long: the Moon, the Sun, and the Truth."
Philosophical"Just as a solid rock is not shaken by the storm, even so the wise are not affected by praise or blame."
PhilosophicalPremium quality, printed on demand. Ships worldwide.
Don't see what you're looking for? Email us for custom products