In turn, there are five tenets on which a wife should treat his husband: 1) performing her duties efficiently, 2) being hospitable to relatives and attendants, 3) not betraying his faith in her, 4) protecting his earnings and 5) being skilled and industrious in discharging her duties.
They are: The motherly-wife (matusama or matubhariya) – she treats her husband like her son in every way, being compassionate and kind, as well as caring responsibly after his wealth; The sisterly-wife (bhaginisama or bhaginibhariya) – she defers to her husband as she would her older brother.
Not to be contented with one's own wife, and to be seen with harlots and the wives of others -- this is a cause of one's downfall. Being past one's youth, to take a young wife and to be unable to sleep for jealousy of her -- this is a cause of one's downfall.
In Buddhism, both husband and wife are expected to share equal responsibility and discharge their duties with equal dedication. The husband is admonished to consider the wife a friend, a companion, a partner.
There are seven Kinds of Wives / Husbands
The first is a wife/ a husband like a murderer. The second is a wife/ a husband like a thief. The third is a wife / a husband like a boss. The fourth is a wife / a husband like a mother / a father.
Yakshis are female nature spirits who embody fertility and prosperity. They are often shown with trees, flowers, and snakes, suggesting a transfer of creative energy between nature and humanity.
The wedding takes place either in the temple or at the bride's home. At home a shrine is erected with a statue of Buddha. The bride and groom light candles and incense and lay flowers around the statue. The 'lama' conducts the wedding.
A Buddhist wedding honors the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama and expresses the couple's devotion to wisdom, compassion, and harmony in their partnership. Unlike other spiritual traditions, Buddhists consider marriage to be a secular matter, meaning it is the individual's choice and not a sacrament.
Just as blood nourishes the heart which keeps it flowing, so love nourishes spiritual freedom and is, in turn, kept flowing by it. The connection is so strong that Buddhism, often known as a Path of Freedom, could equally be called a religion of love.
Buddhism encourages nonattachment in romantic relationships. In order to follow the path of enlightenment, Buddhism teaches people to discard all things in life that can cause pain, so one must detach from the idea of a perfect person and instead accept a partner unconditionally.
According to one – the Buddhist Women Special Marriage Law – before a Buddhist woman can marry a non-Buddhist man, the couple must go through an administrative process, including the public posting of a marriage application and allowing the community to submit objections.
Have you heard this “relationship advice” attributed to Buddha? “When you meet somebody and your heart pounds, your hands shake, and your knees go weak, that is not your “soul mate”. When you meet your “soul mate” you will feel calm. You will feel no anxiety and no agitation.” Hmmmm.
' So, a Buddhist doesn't let go of toxic friends out of hostility, but out of self-protection. Because even though it's better to avoid certain people, it doesn't mean that we can't feel love and compassion for them. In Buddhism, feelings of hostility (like hatred) belong to one of the five hindrances: anger.
A good wife exhibits both care and compassion. She is sensitive to the family's needs, and does her best to provide a solution. She understands when her husband is frustrated, and tries to make him happy. Her caring disposition makes sure the family does not lack in any aspect of life.
A good wife is supportive and will stand by you no matter what. She won't judge you for your mistakes or bad choices. Instead, she'll be there for you in times of need. A great girlfriend will be there for you when things go wrong—a job loss or financial setback can affect anyone (even if they're married).
According to the famous Zen Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh, there are four components to true love. Maitri (loving-kindness), karuna (compassion), mudita (empathetic joy), and upeksa (equanimity). In Buddhism, these four elements are collectively known as the Brahma Viharas or “the immeasurables.”
Buddhism is fairly agnostic about romantic relationships or marriages and doesn't overly concern itself with issues like infidelity, disloyalty, and divorce.
Even though the Buddhist texts are silent on the subject of monogamy or polygamy, the Buddhist laity is advised to limit themselves to one wife. The Buddha did not lay rules on married life but gave necessary advice on how to live a happy married life.
Option 1: I, [ ] take you [ ] to be my faithful husband/ faithful wife, my partner in life, and my one true love. I will cherish our friendship and love you today, tomorrow, and forever. I will trust you and honor you I will laugh with you and cry with you. Through sickness and health.
However, the relation in aspect of cohabitation between the monk and his wife is prohibited by code of monastic discipline which does not allow the monks have any sexual intercourses with any women.
Within one month of birth, the baby is brought to a temple for blessing and placed in front of the statue of the Buddha. Offerings of flowers, candles and incense are made and the monk blesses the child, announcing his or her name.
Most Buddhist brides are dressed conservatively with lots of elegant brocade fabrics. Instead of a dress, many brides choose to wear a full-length skirt, long-sleeved blouse, a scarf, and a jacket. On top of this, the bride will also accessorize with lots of stunning jewelry. Brides are colorful, glowing, and regal.
Princess Yaśodharā was the wife of Siddhartha who later became Gautama Buddha. She was the daughter of Koliya king Suppabuddha and Queen Amitha.