Understanding Boon, Kilesa, and Mara in Theravada Buddhism
…tore gets shifted from its place, or he perhaps forgets the marks,
Or Naga-Serpents hale it off, or spirits fritter it away,
Or else the heirs he cannot bear abstract it while he does not see;
And when his b…
In this excerpt, Suzanne Jeffrey shares her dialogue with a Theravada monk, discussing important Buddhist concepts such as boon, kilesa, and Mara. The monk provides insight into the 'Treasure Store Di