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Re: The precepts, love and the positive form
(Quote) I think the OP's point is, that some people aren't drawn to those behaviors anyway; the urge simply doesn't arise for them, ever. So in view of that, what kind of precepts can they take, that… (View Post)
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Re: The precepts, love and the positive form
(Quote) These are some very good points. Each one could spin off a new thread of its own. I think the precept against music (#7, I think) was a result of the sensual music of the Buddha's time, accom… (View Post)
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Re: The link between sex and peacefulness
(Quote) Didn't the islanders, or some of the island nations, have warrior societies, though? I think more study is needed on all aspects of the issues the article presents. Also, I thought Margaret M… (View Post)
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Re: The link between sex and peacefulness
(Quote) Good points. (Thank you for the reminder.) But there are legends of Harappans traveling to other parts of the world after their civilization either collapsed or had to relocate due to climate… (View Post)
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Re: The link between sex and peacefulness
It says that in bonobos and some human groups, having sex often, including with different partners, curbs aggression. That doesn't seem to work in Western culture, though, where having multiple partn… (View Post)
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