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Over the centuries, Buddhism has responded to sexuality in a variety of fascinating ways, sometimes suppressing the sexual urge, sometimes sublimating it, sometimes cultivating it, and, on the highest levels, transcending it. This book reveals how Buddhists, beginning with Buddha himself, relate to the "inner fire" that drives humankind. Included are chapters on the Buddha's love life before his enlightenment, and his later relationships with women; the tantric approach to sex among Buddhists of ancient India, Tibet, China, and Japan; Zen in the art of love, and a positive discussion of women and Buddhism.
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Lust for Enlightenment, John Stevens
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- Released
- 1990
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- Title
- Lust for Enlightenment
- Subtitle
- Buddhism and Sex
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Stevens
- Publisher
- Shambhala
- Released
- 1990
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 188
- ISBN10
- 087773416X
- ISBN13
- 9780877734161
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Historical Fiction, Religious Topics, Religion, Spirituality, Sexuality & Intimacy, Buddhism
- Rating
- 3.5 out of 5
- Description
- Over the centuries, Buddhism has responded to sexuality in a variety of fascinating ways, sometimes suppressing the sexual urge, sometimes sublimating it, sometimes cultivating it, and, on the highest levels, transcending it. This book reveals how Buddhists, beginning with Buddha himself, relate to the "inner fire" that drives humankind. Included are chapters on the Buddha's love life before his enlightenment, and his later relationships with women; the tantric approach to sex among Buddhists of ancient India, Tibet, China, and Japan; Zen in the art of love, and a positive discussion of women and Buddhism.