The Five Aggregates Are All the Eighth Consciousness

Footprints in the Snow: The eighth consciousness is like snow, and the five aggregates are like footprints. All footprints are snow; all five aggregates are the eighth consciousness.

Flour and Steamed Buns: The eighth consciousness is like flour, and the five aggregates are like steamed buns. All steamed buns are made from flour; all five aggregates are the functions and manifestations of the eighth consciousness.

Gold and Gold Jewelry: The eighth consciousness is like gold, and the five aggregates are like gold jewelry. All gold jewelry is gold; all five aggregates are the eighth consciousness.