Table of Contents

Introduction 1
2. Sacred Sex In India 5
3. Buddhist Renunciation 41
4. Other Indian Traditions 59
5. Chinese Yin and Yang 77
6. Japan's Floating World 103
7. Traditional Africa 127
8. Islamic Customs 151
9. Hebrew Affirmations 178
10. Christian Diversity 202
11. Baha'I Ideals 242
12. Modern Influences 252

About the Author

Geoffrey Parrinder is Emeritus Professor of the Comparative Study of Religions at King's College London. He has travelled and lectured widely, and is author of many highly successful books on world religions, which have been translated into ten languages.