In Buddhist teachings, marriage is neither
rejected nor looked down upon. The Buddha did not condemn family life,
but He emphasized that marriage is not merely romantic affection—it is a deep responsibility tied to
real life.
He once said:
“If a man can find a wise and understanding wife,
and a woman can find a wise and understanding husband, that is a great
blessing.”
Why is “understanding” so important?
Because love, if not accompanied by understanding and compassion, will soon
fade when difficulties arise. Understanding here is not just intellectual
knowledge, but the ability to listen deeply, empathize, and support each other in
daily life.
In marriage, there will be times of disagreement,
fatigue, or stress. A person with understanding will not just react with anger
or blame, but will know how to turn inward and nurture compassion, skillfully transforming
challenges into opportunities for spiritual growth.
Marriage—from the Buddhist perspective—is not a place
to satisfy personal desires, but an opportunity to practice unconditional love,
patience, and selflessness. It is in the intimacy of
shared life that downtime we most clearly see our ego and learn how to overcome
it.
Marriage is not about finding a
perfect person, but about growing together.
If you are fortunate enough to find a partner who understands you and shares a
path of mindful living, it truly is a great blessing—as the Buddha taught.
Why is “understanding” so important?
Because love, if not accompanied by understanding and compassion, will soon
fade when difficulties arise. Understanding here is not just intellectual
knowledge, but the ability to listen deeply, empathize, and support each other in
daily life.
In marriage, there will be times of disagreement,
fatigue, or stress. A person with understanding will not just react with anger
or blame, but will know how to turn inward and nurture compassion, skillfully transforming
challenges into opportunities for spiritual growth.
Marriage—from the Buddhist perspective—is not a place
to satisfy personal desires, but an opportunity to practice unconditional love,
patience, and selflessness. It is in the intimacy of
shared life that downtime we most clearly see our ego and learn how to overcome
it.
Marriage is not about finding a
perfect person, but about growing together.
If you
are fortunate enough to find a partner who understands you and shares a path of
mindful living, it truly is a great blessing—as the Buddha taught. to
practice unconditional love, patience, and selflessness. It is in the
intimacy of shared life that we most clearly see our ego and learn how to
overcome it.
Marriage
is not about finding a perfect person, but about growing together.
If you are fortunate enough to find a partner who understands you and shares a
path of mindful living, it truly is a great blessing—as the Buddha taught.
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