Sex, Sexual: 2 definitions
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Sex means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason Birch(Having) Sex is denoted by the Sanskrit term Maithuna, according to the Haṭhapradīpikā 3.90.—Accordingly, “Pure ashes, which were produced by burning cow-dung, [should first be] placed in water. After having sex (maithuna) in which Vajrolī Mudrā [was performed], the woman and man, who are sitting comfortably and have finished love making, [should] immediately smear their own bodies [with the ashes mixed with water]
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctriness. bhāva.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Sexa, Sexn, Sexn-afisar, Sexual activity, Sexual desire, Sexual enjoyment, Sexual intercourse.
Full-text (+2685): Maithuna, Linga, Rata, Sambhoga, Rati, Surata, Gramyadharma, Aupasthya, Paribhoga, Vrishya, Laingika, Vyavaya, Agamyagamana, Bhoga, Dvandvabhinna, Yabha, Nidhuvana, Samprayoga, Mithuna, Riramsa.
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Search found 437 books and stories containing Sex, Sexual; (plurals include: Sexes, Sexuals). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A Happy Married Life (by Venerable K. Sri Dhammananda)
Premarital Sex < [Part 8 - Morality]
Sexual Misconduct < [Part 8 - Morality]
Sex < [Part 1 - The Nature Of Love And Pleasure]
Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Chapter 8 - Eighteen Abhabbaṭṭhānas < [Volume 1.2]
Brief Story of The Householder Ugga < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]
Part 5 - Story of the Wandering Ascetic Sundari < [Chapter 25 - The Buddha’s Seventh Vassa]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Physiological aspect of shukra dhatu: a review < [2020, Issue 5, May]
Conceptual analysis of sex determination or ling nirdharana in ayurveda < [2021, Issue 4, April]
Understanding transgenderism through ayurveda – a paradigm shift < [2021, Issue 10, October]
Kamashastra Discourse (Life in Ancient India) (by Nidheesh Kannan B.)
6.6. Sexual Minorities in Ancient India < [Chapter 5 - Looking for Alternatives: Possibilities in Kāmaśāstra]
6.7. Importance of Sex Education in Ancient India < [Chapter 5 - Looking for Alternatives: Possibilities in Kāmaśāstra]
4.1. Summary of Kāma-sūtra Book 2: Sāmprayogika < [Chapter 3 - A Thematic Analysis of Vātsyāyanakāmasūtra]
Patthanuddesa Dipani (by Mahathera Ledi Sayadaw)
The body in early Hatha Yoga (by Ruth Westoby)
Conclusion: single sex < [Chapter 3 - Tracing blood]
Conclusion: interior beloved and emotional materiality < [Chapter 5 - Kuṇḍalinī: the matter of emotion]
Orientating to sexual affect < [Chapter 5 - Kuṇḍalinī: the matter of emotion]
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