The Five Remembrances
I am of the nature to grow old.
I cannot escape old age.
I am of the nature to have ill health.
I cannot escape ill health.
I am of the nature to die.
I cannot escape dying.
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.
I cannot keep anything.
I come here empty-handed,
and I go em...