The phrase “I am of the nature to age” comes from the Five Remembrances taught by the Buddha — contemplations meant to deepen mindfulness of impermanence and the human condition.
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Full Verse (First Remembrance)
“I am of the nature to age.
There is no way to escape growing old.”
(Pāli: Jarādhammomhi, jarāṁ anatīto.)
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Meaning and Reflection
This contemplation is not pessimistic — it is a call to accept reality with awareness and equanimity:
- “I am of the nature to age” acknowledges that aging is not a mistake or failure, but part of our nature as embodied beings.
- Helps us let go of attachment to youth, appearance, and permanence.
- Encourages compassion — we see aging in ourselves and others with tenderness, not fear.
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The Five Remembrances (Buddhist Reflection)
- I am of the nature to age; there is no escaping aging.
- I am of the nature to sicken; there is no escaping illness.
- I am of the nature to die; there is no escaping death.
- All that is dear to me and everyone I love are of the nature to change; there is no way to escape being separated from them.
- My actions are my only true belongings; I am the heir to my actions.
🧡 How to Practice This
- Gently repeat the lines during meditation.
- Use them to accept changes in your body or life stages.
- Let them soften resistance, build presence, and deepen gratitude for the now.
Would you like a short guided meditation or reflection based on the Five Remembrances?
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