Zen story - Everything changes!

Zen story - Everything changes!

Zen story - Everything changes!
 A student said to his Zen master.
 "Suzuki Roshi, I've been listening to your lectures for years, but I just don't understand them much. Could you just please put it in a nutshell? Can you reduce Buddhism to one phrase?"
Everyone laughed. Suzuki also laughed.
"Everything changes," he said.

Meaning:
 One of the main teachings in Buddhism is that everything in life is impermanent. Here Suzuki Roshi is referring to this impermanence by saying "everything changes". This has a very deep meaning in Buddhism. 
You are impermanent. Your name, fame, home, loved ones, all possessions are impermanent. Your happiness and sorrow both are impermanent. Your good times and bad times are impermanent. Don't gloat over in good times. Don't feel dejected in bad times.
Even our planet, solar system is impermanent. Yes,
"Everything changes."
This short one sentence teaches us that holding onto people, things, our fame is one of the major reasons for our suffering. It's not about letting go, it's about not holding tightly in the first place.  If we can learn to live in this way, we can find peace in everyday life. 
When you feel stuck,
Look at the sky 
The clouds, sun, moon, rain, rainbow. They remind us that 
Everything changes! ⛅⛅
In bad times say 
"This too will change!"

For centuries, Zen masters have used stories and koans or riddles, to help their students realize true nature. These stories are often puzzling, but when you meditate and ponder over them, you emerge wiser and more self-aware.
-✍️ Dr Prema Pangi
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