Pepe' Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Looks like I've broken up with my current flame. There are several others waiting in the wings. Although I prefer one woman. Is it morally wrong according to Buddhism to "date." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMChris Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Looks like I've broken up with my current flame.There are several others waiting in the wings. Although I prefer one woman. Is it morally wrong according to Buddhism to "date." One of the 5 basic precepts state 1. DO NOT KILL 2. DO NOT STEAL 3. DO NOT ENGAGE IN SEXUAL MISCONDUCT 4. DO NOT LIE 5. DO NOT USE INTOXICANTS But I think you knew that Huh ? Do you know what the other 10 precepts are? It does not matter what we think it's what and how you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plus Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Maybe instead of starting these threads, the OP should ask how Buddhist practice can help him overcome what he clearly sees as misconduct himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oleg_Rus Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Put it this way: you don't damage anything, right ? In fact - you bring some benefit - excitement, adventure and probably financial support, which is good too. So, what's immoral about it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brucenkhamen Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Maybe instead of starting these threads, the OP should ask how Buddhist practice can help him overcome what he clearly sees as misconduct himself. Good point. If what you were doing wasn't making you uneasy you wouldn't be asking these questions, if it makes you uneasy then it's going to hamper or stop your spiritual progress, so in that sense it's misconduct for you. Better to examine yourself and your motivations and learn what is and isn't important to you, this way you can use it to make progress. I don't think using this forum as a confessional is going to give you what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chownah Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I don't pretend to know how the OP views his actions. I have never read anything in the Theravada scriptures or commentaries that says the promiscuous sex is in and of itself contrary to the precept to avoid sexual misconduct. Chownah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camerata Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 The Buddhist attitude to sex can be summarized like this: "In the case of the lay man and woman where there is mutual consent, where adultery is not involved and where the sexual act is an expression of love, respect, loyalty and warmth, it would not be breaking the third Precept. And it is the same when the two people are of the same gender. Likewise promiscuity, license and the disregard for the feelings of others would make a sexual act unskillful whether it be heterosexual or homosexual." From Buddhanet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepe' Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 I would like to thank all of you for your input. Of course I have my own ideas on this situation but am not entirely clear. The wise cracks, sincerity and speculation are all appreciated. Believe me I'm not looking for absolution just clarity from those that are educated and objective... I feel this area of TV would be a safe place to do that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plus Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 "I feel this area of TV would be a safe place to do that." It is, I just thought you got carried away a little bit, first "cheating gf" thread, now this. These questions were addressed here not long time ago, the replies were enlightening for everyone, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepe' Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 "I feel this area of TV would be a safe place to do that."It is, I just thought you got carried away a little bit, first "cheating gf" thread, now this. These questions were addressed here not long time ago, the replies were enlightening for everyone, I guess. --------------------- No that was a cheating Thai wife... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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