Wednesday, January 13, 2021

After trying to tempt him,  Mara challenged Siddhartha once more, asking, "Who will speak on your behalf?  Who will testify?"  Siddhartha said nothing but reached down and touched the earth with his right hand.  The earth itself spoke, proclaiming, "I bear witness."




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