Early Buddhism

Mother and Son

Mātāputtasutta

Language
Pāli
Period
Early Buddhist Texts
Tradition
Early Buddhism
Versions
1

A mother and son, though ordained as monk and nun, have sexual relations. The Buddha launches a powerful attack on the dangers of sex.

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