Demon Māra

The ancient demon enemy of the Buddha

the character of all forces oppositional to enlightenment.

Overcoming Demon Māra, overcoming hate.

Is it “I” that labels other as self and grasps

holding other as self

how does one hold to what is important without smothering it

how does one let go, and keep letting go

how does the compassionate mind become empowered.

Demon Mara be gone from the body.