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The Eight Worldly Vicissitudes

The Buddha reminded us of eight worldly vicissitudes. They are all impermanent, transient, and perishable. This is something I forget from time to time, and I want to keep it here to remind myself.

  1. Gain
  2. Loss
  3. Fame
  4. Disgrace
  5. Blame
  6. Praise
  7. Pleasure
  8. Pain
Source: English | Pāli | Burmese

Last updated: 31 October 2025
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I’m interested, in case you can share.

How often do you meditate?

What type of meditation do you mainly practice?