“These are my children, this is my wealth,” with such thoughts the immature person is afflicted; One’s self is not even one’s own, how then, can there be sons? How then, can there be wealth?

– DhammaPada Verse 62

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Related Teachings:

Not viewing in the extremes of existence and non-existence (SN 12.15) - A perspective of seeing the world through the lens of existence may make one fear the natural cycle of aging, sickness, and death, or to come to terms with this natural truth when seen in the suffering of other beings. The other extreme may lead to challenges with harmoniously existing with all beings.

Teachings on aging and death (from SN) - The Buddha is sharing to drop the world’s bait as life is very short, and guides to do good deeds that brings one to joy.

A handful of leaves 🍃 - Essential Teachings of the Buddha to Understanding The Four Noble Truths - A collection of teachings on understanding the four noble truths through the words of the Buddha.