Interdependence + Impermanence = Emptiness
- Interdependence
Things have no intrinsic existence of their own. Everything comes into being because of causes and conditions. In some Buddhist traditions this is called dependent origination
2. Impermanence
Two types include gross impermanence (macro scale job loss, aging, etc.) and subtle impermanence (constant change, are not the same as 5 seconds ago).
3. Emptiness
Approach life as a student open to learning how things really are.
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