Using the metaphor from Chapter 32, what are the specific components that make up the tree of worldly existence, such as its leaves, branches, and foundation?

πŸ“– Chapter 32

Chapter 32 provides a detailed breakdown of the metaphorical 'tree of worldly existence.' It explains that this tree is born from the 'seed of the unmanifest' within the 'womb of ignorance.' Its leaves are identified as desires and cravings that accumulate around it. The foundation of this tree is body-consciousness, which supports the spread of worldly possessions like wealth, grain, and family. Finally, the chapter states that the branches of this vast tree are the infinite beings with their different subtle bodies, all bound by the bonds of karma and their own tendencies.


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