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Darkness necessary to enlightenment
Acknowledging and confronting the darkness within is crucial for true spiritual growth, even for those who focus on love and light. By turning a blind eye to negative forces like Watiko, individuals inadvertently empower them. In Tibetan Buddhism, even enlightened beings recognize the importance of shedding light on malevolent forces that numb awareness. The forces of Mara, which tormented and distracted Buddha before his enlightenment, were actually instrumental in catalyzing his spiritual development and realization.