Kleshas

Kleshas and the Metaphor of Plants — Looking into Confusion and Suffering

A Buddhist dialogue exploring kleshas (mental afflictions) through the metaphor of weeds and plants — tracing how confusion and suffering arise, and inviting readers to sit with the teaching in their own way.

2026.08.27

Buddhist talk

The Sickness of Being Calculating — The Hidden Struggle of Overthinking in Our Minds

Discover how overthinking and being overly calculating can cause hidden mental suffering. Learn from the Buddha’s teachings in the Saṃyukta Āgama how to shift perspective, prevent unnecessary stress, and naturally ease the mind.

2026.03.26 2026.05.29

Buddhist talk

Exhausting Kleshas: Lessons on Practice and Awakening from a Hatching Chick

This article explores how Kleshas (煩悩) are exhausted through practice, using the metaphors of a hatching chick and a master lumberjack, based on Saṃyukta Āgama Sutra 10-263.

2023.07.15 2026.05.29

Buddhist talk