Metaphor

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 2026.03.22

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 2026.03.22

Buddhist talk