The Path of Self-Mortification in Buddhism
…bles, or the tips of rice grains, rice alone or rice husks. Lying on a heap of thorns produces such pain that all thoughts of sexual pleasure disappear temporarily. However, such practitioners, misunderst…
In Buddhism, the practice of self-mortification is deemed fruitless by the Buddha. He elucidates that these practices, such as lying on thorns and severe fasting, do not genuinely rid individuals of d