Iti 77

Itivuttaka: The Group of Threes

translated from the Pali by

Thanissaro Bhikkhu

This was said by the Blessed One, said by the Arahant, so I have heard: "This body falls apart; consciousness is subject to fading; all acquisitions are inconstant, stressful, subject to change."

Knowing the body as falling apart, & consciousness as dissolving away, seeing the danger in acquisitions, you've gone beyond birth & death.

Having reached the foremost peace, you bide your time, composed.