[Appeselve]

I thought this observation from the author was interesting because years ago I remember hearing a lot of speculative fantasy about some teachers, from people who behaved rather like the fans and groupies of rock or movie stars ...and probably still do, bless them !


Another sign that we are in the presence of Mara, not Buddha, is a quality of hypnotic glow. Because of their seeming immunity from ordinary human failings, narcissists hold a powerful attraction for needy and suffering people.