A General Discussion on the Esoteric School

The Esoteric School specializes in holding mantras, and purports that one can realize Buddhahood in this very life.  And yet, if practitioners are the slightest bit reckless, they can easily fall into the Dharma Realm of asuras.

That is because the majority of those within this practice have not subdued their minds of hatred, and their tendency to seek revenge is extremely strong.  They lack thoughts of kindness and compassion, and rarely practice the art of patience.

Many of them are prone to be arrogant, and their pride and conceit are deeply rooted.  In holding secret mantras they dare to slight others, and wielding their vajras they are not afraid of bullying people. 

However, if one can be rid of the bad habits described above, one's samadhi can come to success, and one can go on to achieve the fruit of Bodhi.  In that case, this Dharma door is also a skillful expedient for cultivators of the Way.

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