' Death Is Natural '...

Great king, all sentient beings are liable to die. Death is their end; they’re not exempt from death. ....................................................................................................................................... Saṁyutta Nikāya SN 3.22, 'Grandmother' trans. Bhikkhu Sujato ....................................................................................................................................... This is not a lecture to a class. King Pasenadi has just lost his grandmother, who was dear to him and lived to a hundred and twenty, and has told the Buddha he would trade the royal elephant, the royal horse, a village, the whole country to have her back. The answer is a single sentence, and the king’s reply is to call it “incredible” and “amazing” — the relief of being told the truth by someone who will not pretend...................... from e-buddhism.com