Hi Layman, welcome!

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Laura

Woohoo!

I just read this story. I like it! Thanks

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Laura

Wonderful!

PeterB wrote:They seem to have less sexual desire ? How quaint...What a sheltered life you must lead Sacha G...

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That's truly an awesome job!

Great answers, thanks!

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Laura

It seems like in this case the sex worker's loss of libido is a natural outcome. All of our actions have natural outcomes
I hope the person in question isn't suffering because the loss, hopefully she is content and happy.

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Laura

Hi all

I'm a Vajrayana practitioner so I don't know a lot about Theravada. But I have a curiosity. In Theravada, are there practices that are most likely given to beginners, and practices that are more advanced or complex, meant for long-time practitioners?

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Laura

I treat beginners exactly the same way I treat everyone. I find it easiest to give people courtesy and respect.
That's not intended as a lecture, I'm just sharing

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Laura

Tapussa Sutta This Sutta made me realise one angle...in relation to the topic It has challenged me to move beyond the 'norm', 'what everyone else is doing', 'what is expected of me'.... It is saying to me..'there's something greater, more meaningful, more noble' Then the next question: 'Why do I le...