Are accepted social norms and the law of the land moral sexual conduct according to Buddhism?
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I read the following on the internet:
> In my opinion, Buddha looks at sex from four angles.
> - Hindrance to attain Nibbana or even one-pointedness
> - Generally accepted social norms.
> - Kindness towards powerless. (children, poor people, women in Buddhas time)
> - Law of the land.
>
> If the above is not violated, laypeople are allowed to have sex as
> they wish.
Are accepted social norms and the law of the land moral sexual conduct according to Buddhism?
Asked by Paraloka Dhamma Dhatu
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Mar 3, 2021, 12:22 PM
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