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.
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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
