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, transforming it. This book reveals how Buddhists, beginning with Shakyamuni 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, ...
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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, transforming it. This book reveals how Buddhists, beginning with Shakyamuni 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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VG+ Trade softcvoer in tan wraps with cover art of Tantric couple to front, 8vo. xii + 188pp. Index, bibliography, glossary, endnotes. B/W plates, other illustrations throughout. VG+. Mild wear/curl to tips of corners of wraps, 1/4" light surface impression upper rear wrap; wraps overall clean and bright. Light reader's crease to spine with no effect on tight, strong binding. pages clean and unmarked. Neither remainder nor ex-lib.
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Very Good. pp. 216. Trade Paperback with only minor reading wear; tiny tear at top of front cover; book is clean, unmarked. In stock. Ships from MN, USA.
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Trade paperback in very good condition. Interior clean & bright. Cover shows light shelf wear/bumping to corners & a very light 2.25" crease at bottom left rear. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 218 p. Audience: General/trade.