Robert Beer

Dārikapa དཱ་རི་ཀ་པ།

(“Slave-King of the Temple Whore”)

8th century CE

Mahasiddha #77

In a somewhat typical story, this wealthy and powerful king enjoying all the pleasures of his privilege meets an enlightened master, realizes the emptiness of his life, and gives away everything to follow his guru. In this case though, he also gives away his body and freedom which his teacher sells to a famous prostitute, Darima. After many years of serving as her slave and practicing his dharma; Darima, her many attendants, guards, slaves, and customers became disciples who he taught and served for many years. Mahasiddha #77

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