Charles quotes:
> Whereas psychology considered masochism as a disease,
pre-nineteenth century religion regarded it as a cure.
Amen.
> The ancients were in touch with the spiritual, physical and
emotional value of masochism. For them, it was an essential
part of reality; a combination of the soul in a tortured state,
rapturous delight, exquisite pain and unbearable passion that
brought them closer to experiencing union with something
greater than their individual egos.
One of the best ways I know to help bring about awareness of no-self is through intense bdsm activities. Unfortunately, most people buy into the vanilla sexuality schtick marketed to them. Vanilla is an ice cream flavor, not a sex option.
> They believed that humiliation and physical pain provided a way
in which one could become fully human.
They were doing it for the endorphins. LOL. They just didn't have the integrity to admit it.
Brian Dauth Queer Buddhist Resister