That makes sense... and that's pretty much how I've been looking at things as well.
Buddhism is a lifestyle and a religion, and not necessarily both at the same time. It makes sense in both those ways at once. If Christians can call themselves so just by trying to adopt some aspect of the bible's teachings, then people living their lives with an understanding of the four noble truths, or according to even half of eightfold path... well, they wouldn't qualify as monks, but I think they should be able to call themselves Buddhists even if only on account of how they act shares a Buddhist view. The view is what's important... not the street-cred.
Aiya. Yes, it seems that drug use sort of goes with the territory, and so often gets free-thinking independents lost in that territory. You have my sympathies.
Classes would definitely be for the brave I've heard numerous different perspectives on them... one account of a class ran for the general intention of teaching "sexual healing", and with funds going toward women's shelters and supporting sex-trade workers in crisis, which seemed like it was for a good cause but I'd guess that the quality of the lesson must have been compromised by the politics. Another featured the breathing exercises of the tantric techniques, but I don't think it was successful in attracting enough students. I've vaguely heard of actually demonstrated sex acts, but generally classes on tantric sex just teach the core of the breathing and then provide homework for couples... they're generally structured to be noninvasive.
I wouldn't mind hearing about you personal quest. Do you do Yoga, for example?
I do a lot of floundering about, myself, and generally find it hard to stick to much beyond meditation. My living environment is generally quite chaotic and disturbing, and my life has been at least a little unstable for awhile now. My desire to learn advanced yogas and get certified as a teacher has been hitting one roadblock after another, and now I have a foot injury which makes practicing asanas nigh-impossible for the time being.
Maybe I could live vicariously through your own search for enlightenment ... or however you define what it is you are actually searching for.
It takes guts to try. I suppose it's only really practical to try among those seriously committed to living a Buddhist lifestyle... but how do you even bring it up without coming across as somebody who just wants sex? There are classes around, but supposedly they're full of people looking to hook up and get laid... or so I hear.
I've heard amazing things, both about the sex itself, and results that can be achieved with turning the libido inwards... such as elevating the seat of one's Kundalini.
Well, I know that I've never met anyone more than barely similar to myself
I don't mean to sound like I'm propositioning you or anything (I'm taken), but I was wondering if you were familiar with actual Buddhist traditions and practices concerning that last thread of yours? Apparently an effective way of understanding oneself better and overcoming libido as a result.
You: "I try to surpass the physical limitations of my body"
We are kindred spirits in more ways than simple music. You remind me of a younger and female version of myself, only apparently one that is more driven than I was at your age, and more conscious of the possibilities.
Your signature is awesome in too many ways to list here.
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