Ena interviews her friends
My Friend, The Buddhist Sadist
An interview with Marco (35)—not your average smiley Buddhist
Marco is a dear friend who has taught me many things—about myself and about life in general. I like to cheekily refer to him as the Buddhist Sadist, because, not only is it kind of funny since the two terms appear to be at obvious odds with one another, but as someone inhabiting a few seemingly conflicting characteristics of my own, I find comfort in knowing others who aren’t easily pinned down.
A highly empathetic social worker, who can be found chanting mantras in his shower while preparing to passionately torture a lover into states of ecstasy, Marco certainly doesn’t fit into a clearly defined box. In fact, he hates boxes almost as much as he hates the labels we place on them.
You’re a kinkster and BDSM practitioner with clear sadistic leanings. You’re also a strict vegan and daily practicing Buddhist, who wouldn't kill a fly. How does all of this fit together?
You’re using three different labels loaded with preconceptions, and neither fully describe me, starting with kinkster.
The word kinky has gained so much popularity, that nowadays, everyone's kinky if they’ve slapped someone’s ass. I’m just a dirty person, I…
