Stories about Māra
2 Buddhist wisdom stories about Māra from Buddhist teachers, each linked to the original talk.
- I know you, MāraAnalogy · Ajahn Brahm
In brief: Buddhist scriptures: Māra the mischief-maker is overcome not by fighting but by recognition — 'I know you, Māra' — whereupon he droops his shoulders, lowers his head and leaves.…
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I know you Mara that's all just understanding and as soon as the monk the N the lay person or in this case the Buddha said that I know you Mara this guy marao he knows me and would droop his shoulders lower his head
- Lying down for the benefit of all beingsStory · Ajahn Brahm
In brief: The Buddha takes an afternoon nap, and Māra taunts him: you're no real monk — lazy, sleeping while others work to feed you. The Buddha replies: “I'm lying down for the happiness…
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where one day the Buddha took a nap in the afternoon and then this being called Mara called him out I've caught you out you're not a real monk you're lazy look all these other people have to work hard feeding you they're not sleeping during the middle of the day you lazy monk he said what are you doing that for why are you sleeping and the Buddha replied I'm laying down for the happiness and benefit of all sentient beings