[Buddha-l] Is polyamory kilesa?

[Stefan Detrez]

Dear folks,

One of the precepts states you shouldn't do sexual misconduct. Would this be
from a monogamous point of view? Suppose you love several partners at the
same time, let's say, like in a polyamorous situation, where all involved
are aware of the who's-in. Would this be 'kilesa'? If so, why? As far as I
understood Buddhism (with exception of Tantra), sexuality is approached
pretty negatively, as if it were all lust only. But I'm convinced you can
have sexual intimacy and emotional intimacy 'out of wedlock', without that
threatening the love you feel for your primary partner and vice versa.

Why would polyamory be 'poisonous' from a Buddhist point of view or any
point of view?

Stefan
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