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**Nundduedola** · 07-01-2011, 09:04 AM

While I can easily relate to the idea of Mara being forces in your mind, I wonder how this fits for practitioners of the more esoteric branches of Buddhism? One thing that keeps me away from the more esoteric schools is the fact that there is a bit too much "Mysticism" for an old Schizo like me!

It seems that some recognize that this and other teachings are allegorical, but there are also some who resist the idea rather vehemently. For one who does not embrace superstitions and the like, it is a good idea to steer clear of such folks when possible.

Batchelor is a very good source, and I very much recommend his books "Buddhism Without Beliefs" and "Confession of a Buddhist Atheist".

07-01-2011, 09:04 AM	#20
Nundduedola Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 609 Senior Member	While I can easily relate to the idea of Mara being forces in your mind, I wonder how this fits for practitioners of the more esoteric branches of Buddhism? One thing that keeps me away from the more esoteric schools is the fact that there is a bit too much "Mysticism" for an old Schizo like me! It seems that some recognize that this and other teachings are allegorical, but there are also some who resist the idea rather vehemently. For one who does not embrace superstitions and the like, it is a good idea to steer clear of such folks when possible. Batchelor is a very good source, and I very much recommend his books "Buddhism Without Beliefs" and "Confession of a Buddhist Atheist".
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