諸行無常

しょぎょうむじょう
Alternative writings: 諸行無情, 諸業無常
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A Buddhist phrase meaning that all phenomena are impermanent; everything in the world is subject to change and decay.

NounBuddhismYojijukugo

Examples

お坊さんは法話で「諸行無常」の教えを説いた。

The monk taught the doctrine of 'shogyō mujyō' during his sermon.

この城もいつかは朽ちる——諸行無常を感じさせる光景だった。

This castle will rot away someday — it was a sight that made one feel the impermanence of all things.

諸行無常という言葉は、別れや変化を受け入れるときによく引用される。

The phrase 'all things must pass' is often quoted when accepting partings or changes.