imply indulging. He also taught that moderation in all sensual matters is essential to serious practice.

imply indulging. He also taught that moderation in all sensual matters is essential to serious practice.

Buddhist teaching also points out that polygamous life creates more familial entanglement, which makes the cultivation of a calm and focused mind considerably harder. The path toward less suffering generally means fewer attachments, not more.

Buddhism does not contain an explicit rule banning multiple partners. What it contains is a framework built on one question: does this cause harm? Harm through deception, coercion, or betrayal of someone who is already in a committed relationship is where the line is drawn. Therefore, consent, transparency, and care for everyone involved are the conditions that matter.

For expats trying to understand Thailand’s cultural attitudes toward relationships, this is the key: what looks permissive on the surface is actually built on a specific ethical logic — one that prioritises honesty and responsibility over a fixed number.

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