Sexual Wellness in Ancient Traditions: Lessons from Buddhist Tantra and Mindfulness

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Why Ancient Wisdom Matters for Modern Sexual Wellness In today’s fast-paced world, sexual wellness is more than physical health—it’s about emotional connection, mindfulness, and balance. Ancient traditions like Buddhist tantra offer timeless wisdom to enhance intimacy and well-being. Rooted in mindfulness and spiritual connection, these practices are making a comeback in 2026 as people seek meaningful relationships. This blog explores how Buddhist tantra and mindfulness can transform your sexual wellness, with practical tips to apply them today. What is Buddhist Tantra? A Path to Mindful Intimacy  Buddhist tantra , originating in 7th-century India, is a spiritual practice blending meditation, mindfulness, and energy flow. Unlike Western misconceptions, tantra isn’t just about sex—it’s about connecting body, mind, and spirit. In the context of sexual wellness, tantra emphasizes: Consent and Respect: Partners communicate openly, ensuring mutual trust. Mindful Presence: Being ful...
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Sarnath

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SARNATH where the lord Buddha first taught about DHARMA and sangh came in existence.


 Sarnath is a place located 10 km north-east of varansi near confluence of ganga and varuna river in uttar Pradesh in india.the massive stupa located in sarnath is dhamek stupa 13 km away from varansi. Dhamek stupa is said to mark the spot where the Buddha gave the first sermon to his first five bhamins discipline after attaining enlightenment"revelling his eightfold path leading to NIRVANA. 
                        dhamek stuap
In its current shape the stupa is a soild cylinder bricks and stones height about 43.6 meter and it diameter about 28 m.the wall is covered with curved figure of humans and birdsand inscription in brahmi script.


The dhamek stupa was built in 500 CE.to replace an earlier structure commissioned by the ashoka the great in 249 BCE.chinese buddhist monk Xuanzang visited sarnath in 640 BCE , he recorded the height of stupa to be about 91 and reported that about 1500 Buddhist monks are lived here.During the period of mughal and Turkish some part of sarnath was completely destroyed.
In 1836 the excavations done at this place and remains of ashoka period have been taken out.In 1905 the government of india started the restoration and rejuvenation of  this place.

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  1. Ashish sagarApril 20, 2020 at 6:46 AM

    Namo buddhye dosto
    Buddhye ki mahima apar hai jo gyan ki khoj me ghar tyag diye. Aur jis maut se insan darta hai useki styata ko janane ke liye 6 warso ki katin tapasya ki 🙏🙏🙏

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  2. Abhishek sonkerSeptember 2, 2020 at 10:35 AM

    Nice

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