Sexuality in Buddhism when passion override compassion
The article referenced bellow is the third version of the Sangha Guide on Buddhism and Sex, initially published by the English Sangha Trust.
Authored by Maurice O’Connell Walshe in March 1975, it reflects ongoing contemplation and refinement.
Walshe acknowledges the valuable input from Alan and Jacqui James, considering their understanding of the Dhamma and connection to younger readers.
Despite collaborative feedback, the guide’s perspectives remain the author’s own, offering insights into the intersection of Buddhist principles with human sexuality.
In the contemporary context, the nexus of sex, religion, and anti-religion reveals intricate dynamics. Traditional Christian teachings wane, prompting reflections on morality and personal autonomy.
In Buddhism, celibacy symbolizes a commitment to transcend desire and suffering through mindfulness and insight meditation.
While repression and fear-based control offer temporary solutions, mindfulness emerges as a transformative practice, fostering understanding and ethical responsibility.
Love, whether self-gratifying or altruistic, transcends boundaries, inviting reflection on desire and fulfillment.
As humanity navigates shifting beliefs and behaviors, the interplay of sex, religion, and anti-religion shapes individual lives and collective destinies, prompting ongoing inquiry into existence and meaning.
