Relationships & Families -- Quotes (Buddhism)

Question 1

Human sexuality

Answer 1

‘For all its ecstatic nature, for all its power, sex is just another human drive. If we avoid it just because it is more difficult to integrate than anger or fear, then we are simply saving that when the chips are down we cannot follow our own pratice. This is dishonest and unhealthy.’

Question 2

The nature & purpose of families

Answer 2

‘Social life begins with our parents; the intellect is cultivated through our teachers; family life is adjusted through experience…’ – former head of the London Buddhist Vihara