Conceptual Metaphor of Gama in Suttantapitaka อุปลักษณ์เชิงมโนทัศน์เกี่ยวกับกามในพระสุตตันตปิฎก

Abstract

The aim of this research is to study the conceptual metaphors of Gama (sexual desire) in the Basket of Sermons (Suttantapitaka). This analysis is primarily based on the theory of conceptual metaphor (Lakoff & Johnson, 1980, PP.3-4). The study reveals 9 categories of conceptual metaphors. There are [ GAMA IS A BONE] [GAMA IS A THING] [GAMA IS AN ANIMAL] [GAMA IS A FRUIT] [GAMA IS  A PLANT] [ GAMA IS DEBT] [GAMA IS A HUMAN] [GAMA IS SUPERNATURAL] [GAMA IS WEAPON]. The metaphorical words which found in this study according to Buddhist principle showed that there is a comparison the abstract to the concrete about Gama obviously and the words reflected in which are compared with Gama. It is very scary and punishable makes humans suffered more than happy. So Gama is what humans must be aware of emotions and further avoid. Humans must practice mind to be strong, especially, do not be obsessed by erotic power and should not be consumed by sexual passion too much. In daily Life, humans are stimulated or pushed with erotic power and show behavior by self-desire. Therefore, humans will have to be conscious in their way of life and practices according to the Threefold Training of Buddhism: morality, concentration and wisdom, for the disengagement from sexual desire.