Is it sinful to masturbate in Bhutanese variety of Vajrayana?
Upvote:0
I get the impression that the word 'sin' is wrong when applied by a westerner toward Buddhism. The concept of sin is in and of itself a western concept and as such does not directly apply. The 'sin' is relative and depends on context and is therefore diffused by virtue of relativity and context: and we see that the sin is in the eye of the beholder and not defined a priori as SIN. The concept of God does not exist in Buddhism. Sin is not really sin at all but mearly an opportunity to experience a path which may provide an excuse to change for the 'better'?.
Upvote:2
It is not a sin for laymen. Even for monks, it will become a "sin", if it's goal or end result is ejaculation, but not otherwise.
More post
- π Reference request: Can a king rule justly without killing?
- π Cause and effect
- π More self control - Beginners
- π How buddha came back to his human consciousness if consciousness and fabrication ceases after release
- π How was the Buddha Jayanti edition of the Tripitaka derived?
- π Implementing the Satipatthana Sutta IRL [HELP]
- π How do Buddhists talk about forgiveness and turning the other cheek, for extreme wrong doing?
- π Right Effort: Approach Versus Avoidance
- π Why do Buddhism monk hits people in the head?
- π What is yoniso manasikara and ayoniso manasikara?
- π What is fruition in Buddhism?
- π Meditation not linear
- π Can someone provide online resources to learn Vipassana and Metta?
- π SΕ«karakhata sutta and the "arahants seeking benefits they already have"
- π What is the difference between a habit and an addiction?
- π Can Nibbana be experienced by believers in 'rebirth-reincarnation'?
- π What are the major sects of Buddhism?
- π Danger of Body Scan Meditation
- π What are the Three Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma according to Tibetan Buddhism?
- π How to intentionally move to second jhana
- π Subjectivity Along the Buddhist Path
- π Alms and questions
- π Strong tingling sensation in face that persists +- hour after meditation
- π 4 foundations of mindfulness
- π Materiality not materiality but mentality
- π In the Anapanasati Sutta what is meant by 'sensitive to rapture/bliss'?
- π Minimal nutritionally complete diet
- π Is academic research right livelihood?
- π Is there a Buddhist equivalent to Lutheran doctrine of Justification?
- π What are the differences between "Nirvana" in Buddhism and "Moksha" in Hinduism?
Source: stackoverflow.com
Search Posts
Related post
- π Is it sinful to mast**bate in Bhutanese variety of Vajrayana?
- π Are Vajrayana and Tibetan Buddhism the same thing?
- π How does Shambhala differ from traditional Vajrayana Buddhism as it is practiced in Asia?
- π What are the core Mahayana and Vajrayana Sutras?
- π What are the main differences between the Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana branches of Buddhism?
- π Vajrayana Buddhism relies on a teacher-pupil relationship. What in tradition or the literature explains how to find the appropriate teacher?
- π According to Buddha's characteristics and teaching in Pali Canon, could he have taught Vajrayana (and Karmamudra)?
- π Concept of "gods" in Vajrayana Buddhism
- π Vajrayana VS theravada - after death theories - do they contradict each other?
- π Does Vajrayana accept the idea that Buddha placed Lord Yama (a supposed Bodhisattva) in charge of the hell realms to ensure karmic retribution?
- π Does Vajrayana Buddhism incorporate the use of cannabis?
- π Different transmissions for reciting various versions of a same mantra acc. to any of Vajrayana branches
- π Are virtuous humans reborn as Devas and sinful humans reborn as Demons?
- π Vajrayana Buddhism: Teachings the Buddha reserved for "only some individuals"?
- π How do Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhists make sense of Maitreya's prophecy?
- π Is Vajrayana the fastest and only way to enlightenment? BΓΆn & Shaivism
- π Is preparing eggs for a meal considered as sinful in Buddhism?
- π Is it necessary to use a whole variety of meditation techniques?
- π I have a question about mantra, and Vajrayana Buddhism?
- π Should there be a balance between sinful acts and virtuous acts in life?
- π Is rebirth a delusional belief?
- π Can the Buddha ever be a woman?
- π If there is no soul, how can there be rebirth?
- π If a buddhist should not kill a mouse living in their home, what justification do they have to rid themselves of a parasite such tapeworms
- π Introductory books to Buddhism
- π Is killing vermin and insects justifiable?
- π What exactly differentiates Vipassana from Samatha meditation?
- π How to explain what Buddhism is?
- π Does illegal downloading or viewing of copyright material violate the second precept?
- π How does stream entry occur?