The Degeneration Of The Dharma

The degeneration of the Dharma in degenerate times.\
As foretold by Padmasambhava (circa 8^th – 9^th century).

Degenerate: the change from a higher to a lower form.

There is definitely a decline in society, with social unrest orchestrated by the political powers of Mara. Because of human ignorance, there are natural cycles in behaviour.

Humanity focuses more on belief and ritual, rather than realising the essence of the Buddha’s teachings, and thus, awakening is rare. People are no longer capable of putting the teachings into practice; they merely act them out, faking it … and getting easily upset. 🙂

The few who realise the real Dharma with genuine compassion for all, await Maitreya, the future Buddha, within.