This too shall pass — black & white zen wall clock
£55 · 30cm
Free UK shipping included
A made-to-order 30cm wall clock carrying the words “This too shall pass”, printed on a smooth glass face in black with white lettering. Each clock is printed to order by our partner workshop in the United Kingdom, hand-assembled with a quiet quartz movement, and shipped in protective packaging.
- Printed and shipped from the UK
- Usually arrives in 5–7 working days
- 14-day returns on damaged or defective items
- Hands
- white
- Font
- bebas
About these words
The oldest comfort there is, and the most even-handed. It steadies the hard days and keeps the good ones honest. Nothing stays, which is exactly why it's worth looking up.
The story behind these words
The words on this clock distil a longer thought from the people who said them first.
“This too will pass away.”
“Everything that exists is in a manner the seed of that which will be.”
“Nothing is permanent in this wicked world — not even our troubles.”
“All conditioned things are impermanent — when one sees this with wisdom, one turns away from suffering.”
“All things fade and quickly turn to myth; quickly too utter oblivion drowns them.”
“High winds do not last all morning. Heavy rain does not last all day.”
“You cannot step twice into the same river, for fresh waters are ever flowing in upon you.”
“And this, too, shall pass away. How much it expresses! How chastening in the hour of pride — how consoling in the depths of affliction.”
Materials & dimensions
| Diameter | 30 cm (≈ 11.8 inches) |
|---|---|
| Face | Smooth, high-quality glass, edge-to-edge printed with UV-cured ink |
| Hands | Quartz-driven hour, minute, and seconds hands in white |
| Movement | Silent-sweep quartz, runs on a single AA battery (not included) |
| Mounting | Wall-mounted via a standard sawtooth hanger on the back |
| Lead time | Printed in the United Kingdom and usually arriving within 5–7 working days |
Common questions about this clock
How long does shipping take?
Each clock is printed to order and usually arrives within 5–7 working days, shipped from within the United Kingdom. We currently ship inside the UK only.
Can I change the colours or wording?
Yes — every design on the site can be customised. Click Customize this design to swap the face colour, the lettering colour, the font, and the hand colour. The wording itself is one of our curated collection; custom wording isn’t available today.
What if my clock arrives damaged?
We replace or refund any clock that arrives damaged or with a print defect — just email us within 14 days of delivery with a photo. Because every clock is made to order with custom artwork, change-of-mind returns aren’t available, but the damage / defect guarantee applies regardless. Our full Returns & Refunds policy spells out the process.
Where is the clock made?
The glass face is printed and the clock is hand-assembled by our partner workshop in the United Kingdom. The design itself is curated and the artwork prepared in our studio.