Water Bubble

2 discourses

Discourses

SN 22.95 Pheṇapiṇḍūpama sutta - The Simile Of The Lump Of Foam

The Buddha employs five powerful metaphors to expose the coreless nature of the aggregates. He likens form to foam, feeling to a water bubble, perception to a mirage, intentional constructs to a hollow banana tree, and consciousness to a magician’s illusion.

PTS 3.140–3.142

AN 7.74 Araka sutta - About Araka

Through seven vivid similes, the Buddha demonstrates the fleeting nature of human life, urging prompt, diligent meditation so that one does not have regrets later.

PTS 4.136–4.139