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Lust for Enlightenment by John Stevens

Over the centuries, Buddhism has responded to sexuality in a variety of fascinating ways, sometimes suppressing the sexual urge, sometimes sublimating it, sometimes cultivating it, and, on the highest levels, transcending it. This book reveals how Buddhists, beginning with Buddha himself, relate to the inner fire that drives humankind. Included are chapters on the Buddha's love life before his enlightenment, and his later relationships with women; the tantric approach to sex among Buddhists of ancient India, Tibet, China, and Japan; Zen in the art of love, and a positive discussion of women and Buddhism.
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ISBN 13 9780877734161
ISBN 10 087773416X
Title Lust for Enlightenment
Author John Stevens
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Shambhala Publications Inc
Year published 1990-12-08
Number of pages 216
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.