Английская Википедия:Buddhist view of marriage
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Buddhism considers marriage a secular affair[1] and as such, it is not considered a sacrament.[2] Buddhists are expected to follow the civil laws regarding marriage laid out by their respective governments.[2]
While the ceremony itself is civil, many Buddhists obtain the blessing from monks at the local temple after the marriage is completed.[1]
History
Gautama Buddha never spoke against marriage[3] but instead pointed out some of the difficulties of marriage.[3] He is quoted in the Parabhava Sutta as saying:[4]
Views
The Pali Canon, a major Theravada text, bars both male and female monastics from both heterosexual and homosexual activities. While homosexuality may or may not be explicitly condemned in some texts, according to the Dalai Lama:[5]
While Buddhism may neither encourage nor discourage getting married, it does provide principles regarding it.[6][7]
The Digha Nikaya 31 (Sigalovada Sutta) describes the respect that one is expected to give to one's spouse.[8]
In Tibetan Buddhism
The Dalai Lama has spoken of the merits of marriage:[9]
Divorce
Since marriage is secular,[1] Buddhism has no restrictions on divorce.[10] Ven. K. Sri Dhammananda has said "if a husband and wife really cannot live together, instead of leading a miserable life and harboring more jealousy, anger and hatred, they should have the liberty to separate and live peacefully."[11]
See also
- Bahá'í marriage
- Buddhism and sexual orientation
- Buddhism and romantic relationships
- Buddhism and sexuality
- Christian views on marriage
- Interfaith marriage
- Jewish views on marriage
- List of religions and spiritual traditions
- Marriage in Hinduism
- Marriage in Islam
References
External links
- Marriage articles at the Access to Insight site
- Weddings and Theravada Buddhism
- A Zen Buddhist perspective on same-sex marriage
- Lengthy review of Buddhist views on married life in relation to the western world.
