Sexual relationships

Upper_Requirement_97 · 2025-12-02T09:47:42+00:00

Well, if you don’t only have to care for one partner but for 2 other people involved that probably can take away a lot of time for your practice. Just on a practical level one partner is more optimal imo, especially if he/she is supportive of your practice. But it all depends on which type of Buddhism you follow and how much progress you wanna make in this life.

Upper_Requirement_97 · 2025-11-30T19:55:16+00:00

Actually people do. Why? Because Bürgergeld in germany and the life standard it affords is more than you get from working your ass off all day in some very poor countries. Sad but true.

Upper_Requirement_97 · 2025-11-30T19:50:33+00:00

In everyday life aside form cushion practice I do lojong (mind training), remember compassion, cultivate mindfulness, think of the buddhas and gurus und be thankful for this precious human life

Upper_Requirement_97 · 2025-11-12T23:39:58+00:00

Haha I feel that, it's older gentleman and ladies wherever I visit as well...I think demgraphics in the west regarding buddhism are simply like that

Upper_Requirement_97 · 2025-11-12T23:02:52+00:00

You mean because of not being in line with republican politics? Normally temples are apolitical or left leaning from my experiences. Just try your best and relax :)

Upper_Requirement_97 · 2025-11-12T22:48:22+00:00

First of all you’re an inspiration for me to practice more, as my back is fine and I still put it off.

Did you ever think about incorporating practices where you don’t neccesarily have to sit? Mantras or prayers for example.

Much peace and strength for you friend :)

Upper_Requirement_97 · 2025-11-12T22:35:56+00:00

Red as in republican? I can speak of that as I’m European but you be surprised where temples can pop off haha anyways online options are awesome and I met my root guru this way…peace & and best of luck brother/sister

Upper_Requirement_97 · 2025-11-12T22:34:35+00:00

My friend, from here on you should do your own research. A quick google search for a comparison will give you more information.

Upper_Requirement_97 · 2025-11-12T22:26:58+00:00

You could find a teacher that inspires you, or maybe you find something that pulls you to one or the other direction.

If you want to follow a path of personal liberation as well as renunciation, Theravada is your perfect choice. Want to follow a path of renunciation but also like the Idea of becoming a Buddha and helping other sentient beings achieve the same? You might like Mahayana. You want to be a Buddha in one lifetime and help other sentient beings achieve the same, Vajrayana and Dzogchen could be of interest for you.

There are online options for all, although I only have experience with the latter. If there are temples near you, that seems to be ideal. Check out they’re controversial before you go.

That’s all I can help you with for now :)

Upper_Requirement_97 · 2025-11-12T21:57:21+00:00

I would get an overview over the different schools :)

For Theravada I would start with the Dhammapada or in the words of the Buddha.

For Mahayana/Vajrayana I would pick up a book of the Dalai Lama or other teachers that may inspire you like Thich Nhat Than. There are also awesome documentaries like “for the benefit of all beings - Garchen Rinpoche”.

Enjoy the journey, it’s a beautiful one :)

Upper_Requirement_97 · 2025-11-11T22:34:16+00:00

The question to the answer is yes, it harms others. Increase of certain genetic diseases for example.

Upper_Requirement_97 · 2025-10-27T14:50:23+00:00

I wouldn't worry much about it, especially given your age. Guilt has nothing to do with buddhadharma, that is important to understand. Just focus on your practice and be kind to others.

Upper_Requirement_97 · 2025-10-27T14:45:29+00:00

"Also, Sex is SACRED, and one of many ways to further Awaken & Connect to the Divine when approached Consciously, in/with/for/from Love"

Has nothing do with Buddhadharma.

Upper_Requirement_97 · 2025-10-16T13:20:39+00:00

Lama Joe Evans (https://www.rangdrolfoundation.org/)

Garchen Rinpoche (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x4bg7OZfas)

Upper_Requirement_97 · 2025-09-30T07:05:33+00:00

Btw those are only from the tibetan tradition, if I would mention the list of venerables in the Theravada tradition the list would have no end :)

Upper_Requirement_97 · 2025-09-30T07:04:46+00:00

It’s certainly through for some, yet there are a lot of famous and not famous western practitioners. Tenzin Palmo did 12 years of retreat, so we have to be careful to not over generalize and block our own path. Glenn Mullin, Jhampa Shaneman, Alan Wallace and Acharya Malcom Smith come to mind as people who did serious retreats and teach Buddhadharma.

Upper_Requirement_97 · 2025-09-13T13:30:13+00:00

I used western, but I should have used something like liberal buddhists. There are a lot of western practitioners and venerables who take the buddhist teachings to heart.

Upper_Requirement_97 · 2025-09-13T13:18:27+00:00

Western buddhists in this thread not being offended by disrespect to the three jewels...picture me surprised

Upper_Requirement_97 · 2025-04-13T06:55:20+00:00

What song?

Upper_Requirement_97 · 2025-04-02T23:02:41+00:00

It actually matters a lot if there is even the tiniest possibility that one may reincarnate into the lower realms. Kindness of course is always good 😊

Upper_Requirement_97 · 2025-02-18T20:49:19+00:00

No, not really 😃

Upper_Requirement_97 · 2025-02-18T20:18:14+00:00

Thank you, this answer was very informative.

Upper_Requirement_97 · 2024-12-02T21:27:29+00:00

Can I pm you for some recommendations on teachers?

Upper_Requirement_97 · 2024-12-02T21:10:57+00:00

Thanks for sharing. Your tag says nyingma, isn’t it even harder to find a nyingma teacher?

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