The five degenerations of the age of strife are:
1.decreased life span
2.decline in the quality of food, water and/or air
3.degeneration of disturbing emotions meaning a decline in the virtues of householders (non monks and nuns). Increased negative emotions.
4.decreased virtues of the sangha, increase in wrong or misunderstood views
5.degeneration of experience...meaning decline in physical form, intellect, health, etc.
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