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impermanence

Translations

impermanencenoun

impermanences

impermanenceÉtat de ce qui ne dure pas; terme courant et aussi employé en philosophie bouddhique.

The impermanence of the sandcastle was evident as the tide began to rise.

L’impermanence du château de sable était évidente lorsque la marée a commencé à monter.

Additional translations

impermanenceAu sens d’élément ou de phénomène passager; souvent au pluriel.

Synonyms

temporary nature

impermanencenoun

The state or fact of lasting for only a limited period of time; transience.

The impermanence of the sandcastle was evident as the tide began to rise.

Something that is impermanent; an impermanent thing or event.

The seasonal blossoms were beautiful impermanences.

In Buddhist philosophy, the doctrine that all conditioned existence is transient and constantly changing.

Contemplating impermanence is central to many Buddhist meditation practices.