I do as well. I also think of Mara looking on the Buddha after, and wondering: has desire changed, or does this one not have a heart?https://twitter.com/lastpositivist/status/1245837701372313600 …
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"In traditional Buddhism, four metaphorical forms of "māra" are given:[6] Kleśa-māra - Māra as the embodiment of all unskillful emotions, such as greed, hate and delusion." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mara_(demon) … I see some very practical instructions in this.
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Looking at this as practical work we might note that negativity drains vast amounts of energy and that by turning away we conserve resources. Beyond the rejection of negativity is the transformation of negative emotions.
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