After a hiatus to publish The Pawn of Samsara duology, D.M. De Alwis returns to the mic to pull back the curtain on the cosmology of his fictional universe. How does Buddhist philosophy shape a fantasy world?

In this episode, we explore the "One Rule" that governs every being in this multiverse—from the lowest human to the highest deity—and how the law of Karma-Vipaka (Action and Consequence) replaces traditional "magic" with cosmic weight. D.M. discusses the character arcs of Sinha and Isha, the role of divine manipulation, and why there is no "hero’s journey" when you are trapped in the cycle of Samsara.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The Rules of the Universe: Why fixed laws are essential for high-stakes fantasy world-building.
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