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RE: The Early Schools of Indian Buddhism Series
Point 71 So a person could have sexual relations out of compassion or sympathy rather than passionate love? Thanks @reddust
Point 71 So a person could have sexual relations out of compassion or sympathy rather than passionate love? Thanks @reddust
Yes @enjoywithtroy, most long-term relationships are like that. We start out with passion and as our relationship matures so does our sexual relationship, many times the heat dissipates but love grows like a beautiful garden, no matter what our religion or belief system.
However, sexual relationships in Buddhism are tied to cultural views as well so depending on the society sexual conduct per Buddhist view may be different from one community to the next. Sexual misconduct is strongly tied to karma in all Buddhist schools Sila-Conduct...Finally, respect for personal relationships means to avoid adultery, to avoid sexual misconduct. You can see how, if these guidelines are sincerely cultivated within a society, such a society will be a better place to live in.. Monastics cut away and leave behind all habits including sexual habits. Practice is likened to pouring cold water on hot coals...hahaha lots of steam in the beginning and eventual all the heat is gone. If one is a layperson in a relationship and a partner still feels the need to have sex the other partner out of compassion will give sex without harming their partner or falling into unconscious habit patterns that fuel negativity.