Chapter 32 elaborates on the nature of worldly existence by comparing it to a vast and perishable tree. This tree is described as having its roots above and its branches spreading immeasurably. It is said to be born from ignorance, desire, and karma, sprouting from the unmanifest seed. According to the details in Chapter 32, this tree of worldly existence may seem pleasant from afar, but it is essenceless and full of thorns. Its leaves are desires and cravings, its foundation is body-consciousness, and its branches are the infinite beings bound by karma and tendencies.
How does Chapter 32 describe the concept of worldly existence using the metaphor of a tree?
📖 Chapter 32