Ghosts, Bandits, and Bodhi: Talk

In this final talk of the Multiplicity Within series, Andrew explores the ghosts, demons, and bandits that haunt the landscapes of the mind — and how awareness transforms them into teachers. Through three ancient Buddhist stories — the monks in the haunted forest, Angulimāla the bandit, and the Buddha’s night under attack by Māra — we see how even fear, violence, and illusion can become doorways to freedom when met with compassion.Drawing from Buddhist psychology and Internal Family Systems, this talk invites us to meet our own “hungry ghosts” — the restless parts within that crave, grasp, and defend — not with fear or control, but with calm, curiosity, and love.In the end, the path isn’t about destroying our demons, but discovering that they, too, long to rest in awareness.Prompt: What is a craving or hungry ghost in your life?Talk segment that complements the sit portion on Ghosts, Bandits, and BodhiGroup Date: 10/28/2025