Free Buddhist Audio Subduing the Demons and Building the Monastery
Dec 27, 2025
Explore the captivating tale of how Padmasambhava tamed the demons of Tibet to construct the Samye monastery. Discover the importance of mastering one’s intentions and ethics to combat inner obstacles. Delve into the idea of transforming our fears and cravings into forces for personal growth. Hear about the roles of a true individual in nurturing a spiritual community and the collective energies that influence meditation practice. Finally, witness how a harmonious community emerges when individual challenges are faced with wisdom and insight.
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Threefold Power Over Demons
- The Buddha subdued Mara by mastering intentions, establishing mindfulness, and applying wisdom.
- Dharmasara links this threefold method to how Padmasambhava faces demons and transforms them.
Use Ethics, Meditation, Wisdom
- Practice ethics to master intentions, cultivate mindfulness through meditation, and seek wisdom to recognize conditioned arising.
- Dharmasara emphasizes these as actionable steps that armor the practitioner against hindrances.
Encounters Turning Hostiles Into Allies
- Padmasambhava meets multiple guardian spirits and transforms them into oath-bound protectors during his journey to Tibet.
- Dharmasara reads episodes where fierce beings turn submissive and pledge service after being subdued.