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    In Buddhism, at what point during the Four Watches of the Night did Mara attempt to distract Gautama?

    Question #66043. Asked by helenasykes. (May 22 06 7:19 AM)


    myjoey

    		While Gautama was in meditation.

    May 22 06, 7:38 AM
    zbeckabee

    		As Gautama sat in deep meditation, Mara, Lord of Illusion, perceiving that his power was about to be broken, rushed to distract him from his purpose.

    http://www.japanupdate.com/en/?id=855

    May 23 06, 5:32 PM

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