The Buddha versus Mara: The Buddhist "Satan" and his three tempting daughters
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TIMESTAMPS:
- 00:00 Buddhism's version of the Devil
- 02:01 Meet Mara, Buddhism's ultimate villain
- 06:44 The first daughter Tanhā (Craving)
- 11:08 The second daughter Arati (Boredom/Discontent)
- 15:30 The third daughter Rāga (Passion/Lust)
- 20:02 How the Buddha defeated Mara and his daughters
- 24:40 The daughters among us - modern applications
Mara, the Buddhist devil or chief demon, commands three daughters, who each specialize in a different type of temptation. Their tactics haven't changed in 2,600 years. They're still working on us today -- even through our smartphones.
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DISCOVER:
- The shocking parallels between Mara and Satan in religious mythology
- How the Buddha's legendary showdown with Mara's daughters reveals timeless psychological insights
- Why Mara's three daughters represent the most dangerous mind-traps humans fall into
- The surprising connection between ancient Buddhist warnings and modern digital addiction
- How the "I see you, Mara" technique can free us from these temptations today
- Ready to break free from the cycles keeping us stuck?
SOURCES:
- The Dhammapada, Sutta Nipata, Majjhima Nikaya, Anguttara Nikaya, Ādittapariyāya Sutta ("The Fire Sermon"), Satipatthana Sutta ("Discourse on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness")
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