Metaphor

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

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Learning the Middle Way with Sona: Lessons from the Veena

Follow Sona’s journey with the veena and discover how mindful practice teaches balance, patience, and the Buddhist Middle Way.

2026.04.23 2026.05.29

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The Causes of Aging and Death — Examined Through the Metaphor of a Tripod

Is there a clear cause of aging and death? Drawing on Saṃyukta Āgama Sutra 12-288, this dialogue with Śāriputra examines the interdependent nature of life, the body, and the self, using the tripod metaphor to explain Buddhist insights.

2026.03.10 2026.05.29

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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

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