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by brahmacharya
Tue Nov 12, 2013 2:36 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Is Buddhism closer to Christianity than atheism?
Replies: 198
Views: 28450

Re: Is Buddhism closer to Christianity than atheism?

If by Christianity you mean the teachings of Jesus Christ & by Buddhism you mean the teachings of Gautama Buddha, then Buddhism and Christianity are basically the same. Jesus and the Buddha taught the same thing. Only the masses differentiate.
by brahmacharya
Tue Nov 12, 2013 2:27 pm
Forum: Sīla
Topic: Eradicating sex drive
Replies: 98
Views: 33896

Re: Eradicating sex drive

The sex drive will diminish naturally on its own if you don't indulge in sexual desires. But you must abstain mentally as well, not just physically, otherwise you will create a lot of tension and frustration. The sexual desire is not different from other desires. The more you engage in it, the stron...
by brahmacharya
Tue Nov 12, 2013 1:57 pm
Forum: Hot Topics
Topic: masturbation what's wrong?
Replies: 615
Views: 275182

Re: masturbation what's wrong?

What's wrong? Tell you what... Abstain from all sexual activity (both physically and mentally ) for a month or two. If any sexual thoughts rise at that time, ignore them. It's best not to experience any arousal at that time. If you get mildly aroused, calm yourself before the arousal gets more inten...