Sex, Sand, and Suffering in Buddhism

(Buddha's Wisdom) Sex in Buddhism: Not a moral rule, but a deeper question

• Dukkha: suffering, disappointment, unsatisfactoriness, ill
• Vimuttimagga: The Path to Freedom
• Visuddhimagga: The Path of Purification

"Sex positive" Buddhists?

How can Wisdom Quarterly publish this? - How? It's a sex positive site. - O, makes sense

"If people start thinking freely about sex...they [might] start thinking freely about everything!"

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SlutWalk, Washington DC, USA 2012

The sex-positive movement is a social and philosophical movement that seeks to change cultural attitudes and norms around sexuality, promoting the recognition of sexuality (in the countless forms of expression) as a natural and healthy part of the human experience and emphasizing the importance of personal sovereignty, safer sex practices, and consensual sex (free from violence or coercion).

I'm straight, and I'm cool with it. Become a monk.

It is based on the idea that "sexuality is an important part of the human experience and it deserves respect" [1]. Although the definition of the term greatly varies among those involved in the movement, its central notion is "openness to a variety of sexual orientations, interests (or lack thereof), identities and expressions" [2].

The sex-positive movement also advocates for comprehensive sex education and safe sex as part of its campaign.[3] The movement generally makes no moral distinctions among types of sexual activities, regarding these choices as matters of personal preference [4]. More

• Sex worker movements, COYOTE, BAYSWAN

Rich, beautiful celebrities still have to date?

(Daddy Pacino) Celebrities wildly flirting like nobody was watching: Is everyone awkward?

Suffering Sandpapery Sex? Three Secrets to Juicier Lovemaking

Sex is bad and wrong. Don't do it

(AARP) We’ve all been there before: We’re about to get it on and — *album scratch* — our girl isn’t giving what she’s supposed to. Knowhatimsayin? Like that filthy/racy Cardi B song featuring Megan Thee Stallion. What’s up with my natural lube being a no-show? Why is this happening?

Vaginal dryness is more common during perimenopause and after menopause. “As the reproductive portion of a woman’s life starts to come to a close, estrogen [female hormone] levels drop because it’s not necessary for you to make eggs anymore,” says Dr. Nicole E. Williams, M.D., founder of the Gynecology Institute of Chicago and author of This is How You Vagina: All About Your Vajayjay and Why You Probably Shouldn't Call It That.

Ziggy Jones: "Sex, Sand, Summer" (music video)

This is How You Vagina (Dr. Williams, MD)

Estrogen helps keep the vagina well lubricated and aids in sexual intercourse, she says. So declining estrogen levels can mean vaginal dryness that causes rough discomfort or sandy pain during sex. Some women also experience a chafed or burning feeling during day-to-day activities.

Menopause isn’t the only reason for vaginal dryness. Some other causes are medications, including antidepressants, antihistamines, and hormonal birth control pills; childbirth or breastfeeding; vaginal infections; stress. Whatever the circumstances, we’re not stuck with sandpaper-like sex. Here’s how to add more slip and slide to the ride. More: sisters.aarp.org

I regret all that science and math. I really wanted to be a Hedonist with Jeffrey Epstein & Co!

• Buddha's Wisdom (video); Tamekia Reece (Sisters Newsletter from AARP, 11/4/22); Daddy Pacino; Ziggy Jones (song); Ashley Wells, CC Liu, Seth Auberon (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Hindu: Why sex means suffering (ISKCON)

Why Sex Means Suffering

Lord Krishna loves Radha, gopis

(भक्ति विकास स्वामी - Bhakti Vikasa Swami) Oct. 21, 2025: #misery #sex #bvks #sex #misery. Recorded on October 1, 2025, in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. Practice brahmacharya (spiritual "celibacy") for Ayurveda, avoiding sinfulness (pāpa). For thousands of ISKCON (Int'l Society of Krishna Consciousness) talks on the Bhagavad-gita, Srimad Bhagavatam, Caitanya-caritamrta, and Bhajans, please see cross platform apps:

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Lovers Radha and Krishna

Krishna's consorts: Radha, Rukmini, Satyabhama, Jambavati, and five other chief queens, plus 16,000 to 16,100 junior queens [8] [Note 2].

On the one hand, Radha is seen as Krishna's lover-consort (although in some beliefs Radha is considered to be Krishna's married consort).

On the other hand, Rukmini and Krishna's many other consorts are already said to be married to him.

Polygynist Lord Krishna had eight chief wives, known as ashtabharyas. Regional texts vary in the identity of Krishna's wives (consorts), some presenting them as Rukmini, some as Radha, all gopis ("milkmaids"), and some identifying all as different aspects or manifestations of the goddess Lakshmi [8, 9].

Our Republican president and politicians

(Adam Mockler) Melania walks in on Trump in the act

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Primary Phase (1)

"Don't Panic"

This work of pure comedic genius began as a BBC Radio play by Douglas Adams (who was the first to think to combine science fiction and comedy), the audio of which is presented here: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. It became so popular that it became a book then a sequel then a series then a trilogy with additional installments that made calling it a "trilogy" more and more misleading. It is perhaps the single funniest piece of work we have ever heard, a masterpiece.

• The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Audible Audio Edition): Douglas Adams, Stephen Fry, Random House Audio
• The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: The Primary Phase (dramatized) (Audible Audio Edition): Douglas Adams, Full Cast: Peter Jones, Susan Sheridan, Simon Jones, Geoffrey McGivern, Mark Wing-Davey, Stephen Moore, BBC Digital Audio

Consciousness: Vedas right, science finds

(Cosmos Kolo) Nobel Laureate just proved what the Vedas [India's ancient "Knowledge Books"] said 3,000 and more years ago.

• Roger Penrose, author of The Emperor's New Mind, Shadows of the Mind, The Large, the Small and the Human Mind, The Road to Reality
• Anesthesiologist Stuart Hameroff
• The Lancet
• Dutch cardiologist Pim van Lommel
• SCIENCE ILLUSTRATED; They Look Alike, but There's a Little Matter of Size - The New York Times (physicist Mark Miller, Brandeis U) Aug. 15, 2006... Mark Miller, a doctoral student at Brandeis University, is researching how particular types of neurons in the brain are connected to one another...

Israel wins: Trump to send 60K troops to Iran

(Kim Iversen) Trump secretly prepare 60,000 troops to invade Iran?

Game theorist intellectual Jiang Xueqin

• Israel threatens to expose child molester rapist Trump by releasing the unredacted Epstein Files (collected by Israeli super spies Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell with the Mossad, CIA, and other intel agencies), and our Fearless Leader falls right in line?

Jiang Xueqin (Chinese 江学勤, Pinyin Jiāng Xuéqín, born 1976), is a Chinese-born Canadian game theory educator and commentator. In the 2000s, he was involved in education reforms in China [3, 4]. Since 2022, he has worked as a teacher at Moonshot Academy High School in Beijing [5]. He is also known for his YouTube channel Predictive History, on which he styles himself as "Professor Jiang" [6 7]. More

(Noah Samsen) Paid pro-Israel propaganda (hasbara) made trendy: influencers paid by Israel

(Sleuth News) Dave Smith humiliates Konstantin Kisin over Israel

Epstein Files names still coming out

(Decoding Politics) Sen. Thomas Massie drops 20 explosive names, destroys lying FBI Chief Kash Patel who has been engaged in a cover up with Trump Administration officials such as DOJ Chief Pam Bondi (who stepped down to try to avoid being prosecuted for perjury) and others

(WLA)

Mind changes when we try to observe it

(Buddhism Podcast) Mind changes when we try to observe it mindfully | Buddhist Wisdom

• Mindfulness as sati (noticing, observing, bare awareness)
• Satipatthana: The Four Foundations of Mindfulness (body, feelings, mind, mind-objects)
• Satipatthana Sutta: Discourse on the Fourfold Setting Up of Mindfulness
• "Mindfulness" defined (Ven. Analayo)
• Establishing Mindfulness Sutra (podcast)

Dhp. 1. Mind precedes all mental states. [Mind is the forerunner of all conditions.] Mind is their chief; they are all mind-made (wrought). If with an impure mind a person speaks or acts, suffering follows one like the wheel that follows the foot of the ox.

2. Mind precedes all mental states. Mind is their chief; they are all mind-made. If with a pure mind a person speaks or acts, happiness follows one like one's never-departing shadow.

3. "That person abused me, struck me, overpowered me, robbed me!" Those who harbor such thoughts will not still their hatred.... More

• The Dhammapada: The Buddha's Path of Wisdom

Inception's hidden Buddhism: the Prison

Hollywood writers on dreaming

(Buddha's Wisdom) Inception's hidden Buddhism: The real prison was never the "dream" (maya).

Inception is an American science fiction action film written and directed by Christopher Nolan, who also produced it with his wife Emma Thomas.

The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a professional thief who steals information by infiltrating the subconscious of targets.

To whom are we still hopelessly attached?

He is offered a chance to have his criminal history erased as payment for the implantation of another person's idea into a target's subconscious.

The ensemble cast includes Ellen Page [now living as Elliot Page], Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Tom Berenger, Dileep Rao, and Michael Caine. More

• Upādāna: "clinging"
• Maya: the dreaming, the illusion
• Nirvana: release, liberation, freedom, emancipation
• Śūnyatā: emptiness, impersonal, without self
• Mara (demon): the Tempter, Mel, the seduction
• Hungry ghost: the realm of hopeless clinging
• Bardo: limbo, the intermediate state between rebirths
• Let Go: stop being so clingy, detach, be free
• Avidyā (Buddhism): ignorance that keeps us trapped

Buddhism in The Matrix

(Buddha's Wisdom) Buddhism in The Matrix | Red Pill isn't bodhi

That's the guy from Little Buddha

Buddhism in The Matrix goes deeper than most of us think (other than Wachowski Brothers). The Wachowskis built this film on Buddhist philosophy—but Neo (Keanu Reeves, who played the Buddha in Little Buddha) goes on a journey that reveals something most viewers miss: Taking the red pill isn't enlightenment, it's just the beginning. This video explores what The Matrix gets RIGHT about Buddhism, what Neo gets WRONG about awakening, and why the ending is actually the most Buddhist part of the entire trilogy. More (See The Matrix Trilogy)

HOW do we get out of this prison?

We are trapped in a prison of our own making. Realizing it does NOT free us. Letting go does. But how can we let go? We can't. It isn't an act of willpower. It's by seeing things as they are. Okay, okay, that makes sense! How are they? This is not a belief-system to believe. We must go in and see kalapas and cittas, particles and mind-moments, which means we must first cultivate samadhi (stillness, absorption) to purify and intensify the instrument of seeing (the mind). Then when we really know-and-see what is there, letting go happens by itself free of effort. The mind/heart lets go when it sees all things are marked by Three Universal Characteristics.

Dyed & Risen: Strange Story of White Jesus

(TheThinkingAtheist) Dyed & Risen: The Strange Story of White Jesus

• Race and appearance of Christian Jesus Christ

What's wrong with Alan Watts?

(Simply Art - Inspire) Alan Watts: What if I am God but only pretending to be a human?

(Frank Philosophy) The problem with Alan Watts

• Divine play/drama: lila (Hinduism)
• The cosmic illusion: maya (religion)
• The True GOD: Brahman (Monad)
• Syncretism: mish mash smorgasbord
• Voice of Zen Buddhism Alan Watts is wrong?

This yin yang is Taoist, useful in Zen ideas

Q: Wisdom Quarterly, what religion was Alan Watts?

A: While he speaks like a Hindu professing Advaita Vedanta at every turn, and often explains Zen and Mahayana concepts quite nicely, with a grasp of Theravada, by his own admission he seemed to love Taoism best of all, although born Christian and ordained as an Episcopalian priest rather than a Buddhist monk as was his early ambition in the Buddhist Society of London with Christmas Humphreys and other prominent Western Buddhists. He was an early voice in the West for explaining and interpreting Eastern philosophy for Western ears, particularly those of Beats and Hippies, remarkably ahead of his time, openminded, and quite a New Ager. We love him because he has been with us all of our adult lives through Berkeley's KPFA FM, KQED (TV), and he continues to inspire through KPFK FM in Los Angeles (Sunday mornings at 8:00 am and Thursdays at midnight) and the invaluable preservation work of Roy of Hollywood Tuckman.

LA’s World Naked Bike Ride 2026 (photos)

CENSORED: Naked cyclists strip through London for World Naked Bike Ride

Pellet gun fired at World Naked Bike Ride LA - Man arrested after BB gun shooting at two nudes

Mad man shoots naked bike riders with BB gun - Why nobody walks in LA: WTF did I just see?

(KTLA 5) Two shot with pellet gun while on naked bike ride in Los Angeles over the weekend

(ABC7 News) Suspect arrested in shooting of nude bicyclists in DTLA Motive? Put clothes on!

 

A guide to LA’s World Naked Bike Ride 2026: Gear up, Los Angeles

Who needs bikes to celebrate the biological accomplishments of these Anunnaki-created bodies?

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Is it shameful to see me naked?

For those brave enough to let it all hang out, get ready for the clothing-optional World Naked Bike Ride 2026 Los Angeles (WNBRLA).

The head-turning bike fest—a global grassroots movement that began in 2004—is taking over L.A. with its bare-as-you-dare dress code to fight “indecent exposure to cars.”

For those able to look past the nudity, nakedness, and eye-popping dangly bits, this 19th annual bike ride’s primary (stated) goal is to advocate for sustainable energy and environmentally responsible living to combat our current car-driven society. That and to bring joy back to transportation via cycling. (Think CicLAvia but with more butts).

I should have the right to go topless. What is this, Russia? I'll show that President Putin!

Femen: Female 'sextremists' for liberation from fascists 'n dictators like Trump 'n Putin

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I'm thinking of riding, but I feel fat!

But make no mistake: The nudity is a major part of the ride and is in itself a celebration of body positivity, strength, respect and acceptance for every human being becoming better than ever looks wise.

• When is the WNBR 2026 in LA? The ride takes place Saturday, June 27, 2026. There will be two rides, in fact, the first at 10:00 am and the second at 2:00 pm.
• Where does the ride take place? For the safety of its riders, WNBR doesn’t share the exact details of its routes until the week before the event on Instagram and Facebook.

PHOTOS: Holy moly, all those paginas and venuses for the whole world to see!

Kanye West now dating mannikin-lookalike of Kim Kardashian, who likes to go out nude.

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Stay home or avert your gaze! They're au naturel!

But here’s what we can say: The staging area for both rides will be in the parking lot of the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art) in Little Tokyo (140 Judge John Aiso St.), where there will also be body painters, food trucks and vendors.

In keeping with the event’s anti-car sentiment, organizers usually suggest leaving all cars behind—so wearing clothes to start and taking public transit is highly encouraged. But there will be parking for riders at the nearby Mangrove Parking Lot (414 E Temple St.) for $10, starting at 8:00 am.

Look for the “WNBR–LA General Parking” sign. Whether driving or cycling over, organizers ask that cyclist NOT undress until at the staging area.

I'm naked wearing body paint. I can shower off later. Hah, look at all these starved gawkers!

You sinful sinners, cover up! This is a beach!

The first ride starts at 10:00 am and is approximately 9 miles long—the longer of the two but is an easier route.

The second ride is at 2:00 pm and is about 7 miles long. This is the harder of the two rides, as the route goes over hills. Both go past DTLA landmarks and include photo ops and water stops.

Do I need to pre-register? All participants can register in person on the day of the event and get a debriefing on this year’s rules. Or pre-register by emailing wnbr.losangeles@gmail.com or via PayPal or Patreon).

Padded bike shorts, who needs'em? buns of steel

How much is it? As for the cost, the bike ride is technically FREE, but WNBRLA does welcome donations to help cover the cost of traffic escorts, porta potties, wristbands, loaner bikes, and more. (For those who donate at least $5, pick up a free backpack!)

Even if pre-registering, participants will need to check in on the day of the event to pick up a wristband.

I prefer skimpy. It's more tantalizing and alluring

How nude is “nude”? Do I have to strip to ride? We’re talking bare butts on bicycle seats and delicate bits flopping in the breeze, but the dress code is officially “bare as you dare.” Nudity isn’t technically required. So feel free to partake as fully clothed or as fully nude as you feel comfortable going. It's individual.

WNBRLA does encourage helmets and full-body SPF sunblock, as well as body paint and other creative expression—but strictly prohibits provocative fetish gear and genital jewelry and accessories. Also: no erections.

So how is this legal? Public nudity IS legal—sort of. Baring a nude body in a lewd manner that clearly has sexual or offensive intentions is illegal, however. Hence WNBRLA’s rules.

So many well-dressed Tinsel Town celebrities

Jennifer "JenLaw" Lawrence is so funny - Why is beautiful Lucy Liu still single at 56?

 

Michael Juliano

What if I don’t have a bike? In the past, WNBRLA has suggested DTLA Bikes or Just Ride L.A. for bike rentals. Or check out Time Out’s list of the best bike shops in L.A. to purchase one.

Participants can also skate, scooter, or ride a unicycle or tricycle—any human-powered vehicle—but keep in mind that the route will go both uphill and downhill. More

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• Michael Juliano, Gillian Glover, TimeOut.com, June 19, 2026; Crystal Q, CC Liu, Ashley Wells, Seth Auberon (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly