Impermanence is everywhere—in the things we own, in the people we love, in our thoughts and memories, and even in our very character. In this brief talk, Bhikkhu Dhammānanda explores Vigata-paccaya, the Abhidhamma condition of impermanence, and shows how reflecting on it can turn suffering into wisdom and lead the mind toward the Deathless.

This talk is also part of my ongoing Paṭṭhāna series.

For a deeper perspective, I recommend reading my book Paramattha or listening to my introductory talks on Abhidhamma: “Basics of Buddhist Philosophy” and “Paṭṭhāna – The Grammar of Insight”. There is now also a video on these topics available on Bhikkhu Dhammānanda’s YouTube channel: @bhikkhu-dhammananda

In this brief Dhamma talk, I explore the idea of “duration”—and why, in many cases, it might be more helpful to reflect on endurance and continuity rather than simply contemplating that all things are momentary phenomena which continuously arise and cease.

This talk is also part of my ongoing Paṭṭhāna series, where I use the word “duration” as a personal translation of the Pāli term “Avigata.”

For a deeper perspective, I recommend reading my book Paramattha or listening to my introductory talks on Abhidhamma: “Basics of Buddhist Philosophy” and “Paṭṭhāna – The Grammar of Insight”.

In this Dhamma talk, I explore the foundations of the world—how everything arises based on a foundation of something else. As part of my Paṭṭhāna series, I translate the Pāli word nissaya as “foundation.” Following the pattern of previous Paṭṭhāna conditions, I examine how the concept of “Foundations” relates to the four ultimates (paramattha) of Abhidhamma philosophy: Matter, Mind, Consciousness, and Nibbāna.

For a deeper perspective, I recommend reading my book Paramattha or listening to my introductory talks on Abhidhamma: “Basics of Buddhist Philosophy” and “Paṭṭhāna – The Grammar of Insight”.