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The Buddha Speaks the Withered Tree Sutra is a scripture that uses the metaphor of a withered tree to elucidate Buddhist teachings. It is traditionally attributed to the translation of Kumārajīva, though its specific authorship remains debated. Its historical context can be traced back to the Northern and Southern Dynasties period. The sutra, by depicting the process of a tree flourishing and then withering, metaphorically illustrates the impermanence of sentient life and the cycle of formation, abiding, decay, and emptiness of all worldly phenomena. Its core message lies in urging people to see through the nature of the cycle of birth and death, to detach from craving and attachment, and to pursue Nirvana and liberation. Although not a voluminous scripture, its use of simple analogies to convey profound Buddhist principles gives it a unique place among Buddhist texts. It aids practitioners in developing an intuitive understanding of impermanence and emptiness, making it an important document in Buddhist education on the view of life.