Like a vine that climbs the tree, Desire grows inside of me. Chasing dreams that never end, Searching for what I cannot keep.
Like a monkey through the trees, Jumping after every need. Round and round, I wander on, Until I find where peace belongs.
[Pre-Chorus]
Every pleasure fades away, Every night gives birth to day. When I see the truth within, I can let the light begin.
[Chorus]
Cut the roots of desire, Let the wisdom be my fire. Free my heart from fear and pain, Let the peace of mind remain.
Let the past and future go, Trust the truth I come to know. When the chains of craving cease, In my heart, I find my peace.
[Verse 2]
Like a tree that grows again, When its roots remain unseen. So the sorrow comes once more, When I cling to what has been.
Gold and silver, fame and pride, Cannot stop the changing tide. What I hold will fade away, Wisdom shows another way.
[Pre-Chorus]
Every pleasure fades away, Every night gives birth to day. When I see the truth within, I can let the light begin.
[Chorus]
Cut the roots of desire, Let the wisdom be my fire. Free my heart from fear and pain, Let the peace of mind remain.
Let the past and future go, Trust the truth I come to know. When the chains of craving cease, In my heart, I find my peace.
[Bridge]
Give the Dhamma, share the light, Choose compassion over pride. Let no greed control my way, Let no hatred rule the day.
When the mind is calm and clear, There is nothing left to fear. Through the wisdom of the wise, A peaceful heart begins to rise.
[Final Chorus]
Cut the roots of desire, Let the wisdom be my fire. Free my heart from fear and pain, Let the peace of mind remain.
Let the past and future go, Trust the truth I come to know. When the chains of craving cease, In my heart, I find my peace.
[Outro]
No more chains, no more fear, The path of wisdom brings me near. Craving fades, the heart is free, Peace becomes my destiny.
The Dhammapada’s Taṇhā Vagga: Wisdom Teaches the Way to End Suffering by Uprooting Craving
Buddhist Teachings Warn That Craving Is the Root of Suffering
The teachings of the Taṇhā Vagga, or Chapter on Craving, in the Dhammapada, Book 25 of the Sutta Piṭaka, Khuddaka Nikāya, reveal the nature of desire and attachment, which can lead human beings to suffering, sorrow, and restlessness.
Craving is compared to a creeping vine that continues to grow and spread. Unless its roots are completely removed, it will grow again, even after its branches have been cut.
In verse 334, the Buddha teaches that craving grows in a person who lives heedlessly, just as a creeping vine flourishes. A person overwhelmed by craving wanders from one existence to another, like a monkey searching for fruit in the forest.
This teaching illustrates how unchecked desire can drive people to pursue worldly objects endlessly. When their desires remain unfulfilled, they experience disappointment. When they obtain what they want, they may become attached and fear losing it.
As a result, the mind struggles to find lasting peace.
Uproot Craving Through Wisdom, Rather Than Merely Escaping the World
The Buddha compares suffering caused by craving to a tree that grows again after being cut down because its roots remain intact.
In the same way, suffering repeatedly arises as long as the underlying seeds of craving remain within the mind.
The essential practice is therefore not simply to escape from external objects or circumstances. It is to train the mind to recognize desire, attachment, and clinging through mindfulness, concentration, and wisdom.
The Taṇhā Vagga also describes people who have escaped external bonds but return to new forms of bondage. This illustrates that physical freedom alone is insufficient when the mind remains controlled by desire and attachment.
The deepest bonds are not necessarily chains or possessions. They may be attachment to wealth, relationships, achievements, and pleasures that we wish to preserve forever.
Let Go of the Past, Do Not Cling to the Future, and Be Mindful in the Present
Another important teaching of the Taṇhā Vagga is to release attachment to the past, the future, and the present, allowing the mind to move beyond clinging to things that are constantly changing.
Letting go does not mean abandoning one's responsibilities. It means fulfilling one's duties wholeheartedly without allowing fear, craving, or excessive attachment to dominate the mind.
The teachings also emphasize meditation, mindfulness, and contemplation of the unattractive nature of the body, helping practitioners understand the impermanent nature of things they often regard as beautiful and desirable.
When these realities are understood clearly, attachment gradually weakens.
The Gift of Dhamma Surpasses All Gifts; The End of Craving Surpasses All Suffering
At the conclusion of the Taṇhā Vagga, the Buddha explains the value of the gift of Dhamma.
The gift of Dhamma surpasses all gifts. The taste of Dhamma surpasses all tastes. Delight in Dhamma surpasses all delights. The ending of craving surpasses all suffering.
This teaching illustrates the limitations of happiness derived from possessions and the satisfaction of worldly desires.
By contrast, understanding the truth of life and training the mind to become free from attachment can lead to a deeper and more lasting peace.
The chapter also encourages generosity practiced without greed, hatred, delusion, or envy. The value of giving does not depend solely on the material object offered, but also on the intention and virtues of the giver.
The Essential Message
Desire may begin with something small, but without mindfulness and wisdom, it can become a bond that controls one's life.
Learning to recognize craving, reducing attachment, and living mindfully are essential practices for alleviating suffering and developing inner freedom.
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