THE METAPHORS ON FIVE GROUPS OF PERSONALITY (PAÑCA KHANDHA) IN SUTTANTAPITAKA

Abstract

This dissertation entitled "Analysis of metaphors on five groups of personality in Suttantapitaka" Which were found  in 35 metaphors. Their they could classify 17 types: Mango, Gem, Buckboard, Cloth, Cadaver, Fish, Timber, Nest of disease, Sack, Lather, Cowboy, Carpenter, Nature, Wood, Cow dung, Chicken feather, Sponge, and could classify 7 types: Material, Conveyance, Lifeless, Fruit, Animal, Nature and People. The two ways of the Buddhist teaching on five groups of personality with metaphors are found in 3 forms: 1) using the way of explanation  2) using the way of instance  3) using the way of comparison.