|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Concept of Kāmarāga in Theravāda Buddhism |
|
|
|
| Author |
Dharma, Rakshit Bhikkhu
;
Mahatthanadull, Sanu
;
Vuḍḍhikaro, Somboon
|
|---|
| Source |
The Journal of the International Association of Buddhist Universities
|
|---|
| Volume | v.11 n.3 |
|---|
| Date | 2018 |
|---|
| Pages | 84 - 93 |
|---|
| Publisher | International Association of Buddhist Universities |
|---|
| Publisher Url |
http://www.iabu.org/
|
|---|
| Location | Thailand [泰國] |
|---|
| Content type | 期刊論文=Journal Article |
|---|
| Language | 英文=English |
|---|
| Keyword | Concept; Kāmarāga; Theravāda Buddhism |
|---|
| Abstract | In general, the Pali Buddhist term ‘Kāmarāga’ is translated into English as ‘sensuality’. It is a psychological phenomenon of the human condition, according to Buddhism, that also encompasses the natural tendencies of all human beings; thus, it cannot be a problem. Yet, Kāmarāga is considered a problem when it is clung to (upādāna) for the purpose of securing permanent happiness in life. However, sensuality should be treated as temporary happiness. According to the view of Buddhism, sensuality in modern societies has been understood in the wrong way.The concept of Kāmarāga covered in the scope of this article is specifi cally in reference to ‘sexuality’, because it is the primary aim of many humans to obtain this experience. It’s the natural tendency of any human being that sexual gratifi cation grows along with maturity. Generally, the notion of sexual gratifi cation is higher among humans. Many individuals think sexual experience is emblematic of supreme happiness. Buddhism sees sexual gratifi cation and sexual experience as not being the supreme happiness of human existence. This article explores Kāmarāga (sexual gratifi cation) in the Buddhist scriptures. |
|---|
| Table of contents | Introduction 85
Kāmarāga in the Buddhist Suttas 86
The Basic Characteristics of Kāmarāga 87
Main Causes of Sexual Interest 90
Eradication of Sexual Interest 91
Conclusion 92 |
|---|
| ISSN | 19068190 (P) |
|---|
| Hits | 227 |
|---|
| Created date | 2021.08.16 |
|---|
 |
Best viewed with Chrome, Firefox, Safari(Mac) but not supported IE
|
|
|
