Tag Archives: Evil

Good or Evil

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Vajragoni

DISCOURSE SEVEN Why certain doubts may arise in this work The necessity of quelling one’s own curiosity and reason Distinguishing the various degrees between the active And Contemplative life. Now you are asking me: “What is the nature of these … Continue reading →

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The Proclivities of Evil

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Vajragoni

The best way to expose evil is through its actions. The proclivities of Satan and Māra are well documented. The activities of Satan or the Devil are many, but for the most part fall into the following categories: temptation, deception, … Continue reading →

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Etymology of the Evil Ones

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Vajragoni

Evil is wide and prevalent in our Saha-World. Unlike the Truth, it assumes an endless array of faces and embeds itself unmercifully in all the assorted-affairs of sentient beings. The dominant Western and Eastern terms for these faces of evil … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon: Māra and Satan

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Vajragoni

On Ash Wednesday, February 18th, roughly 1.2 Billion across the globe will be ushering-in the season of Lent. One of the passages from scripture that always begins this solemn season, is the one in which Jesus is tempted by Satan … Continue reading →

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Mark against Evil

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Vajragoni

For this study of the Vimalakirti Sutra I have been referring to four different translations. My primary source has been Robert Thurman’s text; the root base of his text is akin to another, truly marvelous, translation by the renowned Belgian … Continue reading →

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Hope you guess my name

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Vajragoni

4. The Reluctance of the Bodhisattvas, cont’d The Buddha then said to the bodhisattva Jagatimdhara, “Jagatimdhara, go to the Licchavi Vimalakirti to inquire about his illness.” Jagatimdhara replied, “My Lord, I am indeed reluctant to go to that good man … Continue reading →

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Mara

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Vajragoni

On Wednesday for many quarters the solemn season of Lent begins. The whole premise is based on the encounter that the Bodhisattva Jesus had with Satan (Mara) in the desert of karmadhautu for 40 days. For many, they just outwardly … Continue reading →

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