Free Buddhist Audio The Rise of the Asuras and the Sword of Wisdom
Nov 29, 2025
Vajragupta delves into the myth of the asuras, exploring how their values of power and greed shape today's society. He connects these ideas to the political climate, discussing the prevalence of polarization and strongman leadership. The symbolic sword held by the Buddha represents fearlessness, wisdom, justice, and the potential for a higher purpose. Emphasizing the need for vision and community, he encourages listeners to channel Asura strengths into meaningful action, offering a path toward embodying the Dharma.
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Society As An Asura World
- Vajragupta frames contemporary society as an ascendant Asura realm where power, acquisition and domination shape values and institutions.
- He argues this worldview permeates economics, architecture, sport, media and politics, creating self-reinforcing cycles of competition and fear.
Self-Reinforcing Asura Dynamics
- Vajragupta cautions the Asura pattern is self-reinforcing: the world shaped by those values then justifies them.
- He notes Ashra-like values now appear across the political spectrum, not just on the right.
Buddha Brings Tailored Remedies
- In the Wheel of Life each realm receives a Buddha with an implement tailored to its needs; the Asura realm's Buddha is green and carries a sword.
- This image signals targeted spiritual remedies rather than encouragement of aggression.