04-13-2011, 01:30 AM
(This post was last modified: 04-13-2011, 01:31 AM by Bring4th_Austin.)
I have a personal perspective to add to this thread, but first I wanted to get some opinions on celibacy.
When sexually liberating experiences/sexual energy transfer seem to be extremely useful for spiritual growth and practice, why does celibacy seem to be a common factor in some spiritually devout paths? Is this a "harmful" distortion? What are the virtues of a sexless life?
I've pondered this for a long time and I can't seem to think of anything substantial.
Discussing this will hopefully help me share my personal experiences and perspective, and maybe help me find some guidance in an aspect of my life I normally feel very lost in.
When sexually liberating experiences/sexual energy transfer seem to be extremely useful for spiritual growth and practice, why does celibacy seem to be a common factor in some spiritually devout paths? Is this a "harmful" distortion? What are the virtues of a sexless life?
I've pondered this for a long time and I can't seem to think of anything substantial.
Discussing this will hopefully help me share my personal experiences and perspective, and maybe help me find some guidance in an aspect of my life I normally feel very lost in.
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