Anicca
Impermanence
Everything changes. The difficult passes, but so does the pleasant. Remembering this can help us meet both without clinging to one or believing the other will last forever.
A reminder for when this moment feels permanent.
A small, double-sided token to keep close during difficult periods—and after them, so you do not forget what you learned.
Sometimes perspective is hardest to hold when you need it most.
A difficult moment can feel final while you are inside it. Even after it has passed, ordinary life can make you forget what you learned while moving through it. This token is a small physical interruption—a phrase to see, touch or carry when your mind needs help remembering that experience is always changing.
Choose
Three inscriptions. One quiet object.
Two meanings
Words chosen carefully.
Yathābhūtaṃ
As it is
To meet reality as it is—not as we wish it were. Acceptance here does not mean approval or passivity. It means beginning with what is actually present.
These words come from contemplative traditions, but the token is not a religious requirement or a claim of spiritual authority. Choose it only when the words already feel meaningful to you.
How to keep it close
Keep it in the way that naturally fits your life.
Carry it in a wallet or pocket
Keep it on a desk or beside a bed
Add it to a keyring
Wear it with your own cord or fine chain
Why I made it
The words came back to me during a ten-day Vipassana retreat, after a period in which cancer had changed the shape of my life.
During that retreat, I felt an immense amount of compassion—towards myself, towards the people who had supported me, and towards anyone facing something that felt too large to carry.
People sometimes told me they felt ashamed to speak about their problems beside mine. I never wanted that. Pain does not become unimportant because someone else is facing something different. What feels overwhelming depends on the person, the moment and what they have had to hold before.
I first made these tokens as a thank-you to the people who had stood beside me. I wanted them to have something small that could say what I could not always say perfectly:
This moment is real. It may be difficult. It is also changing.
I hope the token gives you perspective when life feels hardest, and companionship when you remember what you have already endured.
What you receive
- One 2.45 cm double-sided engraved token
- One small velvet pouch
- One printed personal note
- Protective postal packaging
Each piece is individually engraved and may contain very slight variations in finish or lettering.
How the first tokens found their place
The first people I gave these to immediately found their own way to keep them close. Some placed them on fine chains or string, some attached them to keys, and others kept them in a wallet or on a desk. Many kept the note and packaging with the token.
Limited first edition
This first edition contains 44 tokens. They were originally produced as personal gifts, and only a small number of each inscription is available.
| Inscription | Remaining |
|---|---|
| Yathābhūtaṃ — English | 20 |
| Anicca — English | 19 |
| Anicca — Español | 5 |
Choose the words you want to keep close.
Questions
What is the token made from?
Silver-plated metal. It is not solid silver, sterling silver or stainless steel.
Is it jewellery?
It is designed primarily as a portable reminder. It can be worn with your own cord or chain, but it can also be carried, placed on a desk or attached to keys.
Is a chain or cord included?
No. Cord, chain and keyring are not included.
How large is it?
Approximately 2.45 cm in diameter.
Is it engraved on both sides?
Yes. The lettering is diamond engraved rather than laser printed.
Is this an official Vipassana product?
No. It is an independent personal project inspired by lived experience and practice. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any Vipassana organisation.
Can I give it to someone?
Yes—but it is most meaningful when you understand the words and believe they will resonate with the recipient. It should not be framed as prescribing a lesson to another person.
Where do you deliver?
Delivery availability and cost are shown during Stripe checkout before you pay. Shipping is charged separately from the €14 token price.
How soon will it be posted?
Usually dispatched within 2–3 working days
Can it be returned?
A site-wide returns policy is not published yet. Please write to the contact email before ordering if you need clarity; a formal returns page will be linked here once available.
Created independently from personal experience. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any Vipassana organisation.
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Returns policy: not yet published on this site — confirm with the owner before launch.