The idea of the smallest being as the enormity of Creation will put into words the concept of sex as seen within the Buddhist tradition. Just as the brocolli floweret is the same as the whole, and each tiny portion of the floweret is like the brocolli floweret, is the Creation as compared to the Creator.
And, since Creation exists, the act of Creation is the nature of each little creature. This is accomplished according to the nature of the creature. Since humans are held to be in a move advanced level on the path to full enlightenment, humans ideally will accept their role in sex in a more thoughtful and sacred manner than, say, a worm.
However, sex is indeed in the nature of humans, as it is in the nature of everything, including plants and animals. As far as we know, it may include rocks and rain. In a world where the bumble bee can see colors that humans are impervious to and dogs hear sounds that go unnoticed by people, there may indeed be something going on that we are missing.
Sex, is therefore, an enjoyable and honorable part of human nature. When treated with the sacred respect with which one may best view his or her life, it is as nourishing as any other food. In particular, if one considers that the act of Creation has produced everyone and everything, the act of sex can be seen as a recreation of the act of Creation by our Creator.
This will suggest that when a man and woman, with similar understanding, are united in the symbol of Creation called marriage, the act of sex can be physically dynamic and spiritually compelling.
If one has chosen to follow the path of Buddhism to work toward enlightenment, the sex act can be a suggestion of the ultimate joining with the Oneness.
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