The Buddha's Teachings on Sensory Pleasures
…uit and must endure the ensuing pain and upset as the poison takes its effect — and he may die as a consequence.
7. Playing with a sharp weapon: The Lord Buddha compared the pleasures of the five senses as bei…
The Buddha uses various metaphors to illustrate the dangers of indulgence in sensory pleasures. He likens them to poisonous fruits, sharp weapons, and children's toys, highlighting the inevitable suff