Eleven Discourses on Māra, Etc.

Linked Discourses 23.23–33

3. Appeals

Eleven Discourses on Māra, Etc.

At Sāvatthī.

Seated to one side, Venerable Rādha said to the Buddha:

“Sir, may the Buddha please teach me Dhamma in brief. When I’ve heard it, I’ll live alone, withdrawn, diligent, keen, and resolute.”

“Rādha, you should give up any desire, any greed, any desire and greed for whatever is Māra.

And what is Māra?

Form is Māra. You should give up any desire, any greed, any desire and greed for it.

Feeling …

Perception …

Choices …

Consciousness is Māra. You should give up any desire, any greed, any desire and greed for it.

You should give up any desire, any greed, any desire and greed for whatever is Māra.”

“You should give up any desire, any greed, any desire and greed for whatever is of Māra nature …”

“… impermanent …”

“… of impermanent nature …”

“… suffering …”

“… of suffering nature …”

“… not-self …”

“… of not-self nature …”

“… of a nature to end …”

“… of a nature to fall …”

“… of a nature to originate …”