The Red Thread of Passion by David Guy

The Red Thread of Passion by David Guy

Is sex an enemy that must be subdued before spiritual practice can happen, or is it a powerful creative force and a vehicle of enlightenment? There may be no completely satisfying answer--though the question has engendered discussion for centuries. David Guy's contribution takes the form of a personal exploration of the place of sex in his own life and meditation practice, as well as in the lives and work of figures he has come to regard as pioneers on the boundaries of sex and spirituality: Walt Whitman, D. H. Lawrence, Alan Watts, and the erotic writer Marco Vassi among them. It also includes accounts of his pilgrimages to contemporary theorists, activists, and sex workers.

From poets to prostitutes, everyone has something to say, even though the reconciliation of sex and spirituality may always remain something of a paradox--as expressed in the Zen koan from which the title is taken: Why is it that the most clear-eyed monk cannot sever the red thread of passion between his legs? David Guy's answer is this honest and compelling exploration of the nature of desire.

At Duke University, David Guy teaches writing in the Hart Leadership Program and the Masters of Public Policy Program. He is the author of several works, including My Body's Autobiography and The Red Thread of Desire. He is a contributing editor to Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, and his book reviews appear regularly in the Washington Post, the New York Times, and other publications. He is a resident of Durham, North Carolina.

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ISBN 13	9781590303337
ISBN 10	1590303334
Title	The Red Thread of Passion
Author	David Guy
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Shambhala Publications Inc
Year published	1999-04-20
Number of pages	288
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