<p>Masturbation is not a Dharma practice, even in Secret Mantra.</p>

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2016-08-03T00:04:39.807Z
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Tenzin Dorje
<p>It is not a sin for laymen. Even for monks, it will become a "sin", if it's goal or end result is ejaculation, but not otherwise.</p>

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2016-08-03T04:01:21.093Z
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Saptha Visuddhi
<p>I get the impression that the word 'sin' is wrong when applied by a westerner toward Buddhism. The concept of sin is in and of itself a western concept and as such does not directly apply.  The 'sin' is relative and depends on context and is therefore diffused by virtue of relativity and context: and we see that the sin is in the eye of the beholder and not defined a priori as SIN.  The concept of God does not exist in Buddhism.  Sin is not really sin at all but mearly an opportunity to experience a path which may provide an excuse to change for the 'better'?. </p>

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2016-08-03T23:42:39.443Z
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Jeff Jones
<p>Is masturbation a sin <em>in Vajrayana variety practiced in Bhutan as official state religion?</em> When performed by non-monk, for example, adolescent boy, divorced man, as part of wider sexual practices used by partners, etc.</p>

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Is it sinful to masturbate in Bhutanese variety of Vajrayana?
# Is it sinful to masturbate in Bhutanese variety of Vajrayana?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-08-02)

Is masturbation a sin *in Vajrayana variety practiced in Bhutan as official state religion?* When performed by non-monk, for example, adolescent boy, divorced man, as part of wider sexual practices used by partners, etc.

**Tags:** ethics, vajrayana, laws


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## 3 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2016-08-03. Score: 3

Masturbation is not a Dharma practice, even in Secret Mantra.


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### Answer by username_2 on 2016-08-03. Score: 2

It is not a sin for laymen. Even for monks, it will become a "sin", if it's goal or end result is ejaculation, but not otherwise.


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### Answer by username_3 on 2016-08-03. Score: 0

I get the impression that the word 'sin' is wrong when applied by a westerner toward Buddhism. The concept of sin is in and of itself a western concept and as such does not directly apply. The 'sin' is relative and depends on context and is therefore diffused by virtue of relativity and context: and we see that the sin is in the eye of the beholder and not defined a priori as SIN. The concept of God does not exist in Buddhism. Sin is not really sin at all but mearly an opportunity to experience a path which may provide an excuse to change for the 'better'?.


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