Gay buddhist

GBF is a non-denominational sangha based in San Francisco, California that attracts teachers from all schools of Buddhism to offer their perspectives on the intersection of dharma and queer life in modern times. There are, after all, no religious laws, commandments or punishments in Buddhism. My research indicates, however, this is not always true. Buddhism does have five precepts , or rules for behaving in a moral or ethical way, that monastics and some lay practitioners are meant to follow to have a morally good life.

The relationship between Buddhism and sexual orientation varies by tradition and teacher. According to some scholars, early Buddhism appears to have placed no special stigma on homosexual relations, since the subject was not mentioned. [1] It is likely that Chinese Buddhism was influenced by Confucian norms prohibiting homosexual marriage. Based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, Buddhism is considered a way of life for more than million individuals across the globe. The fourth largest religion in the world, Buddhism is largely built on concepts that foster individual enlightenment and encourage personal responsibility. It is sometimes described more as a philosophy or psychology than a religion.

Although there is no general consensus with regard to sexual orientation and gender identity within Buddhism, overall the third precept is most often referenced when discussing gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer issues. Stepping out into the June sunlight, I felt tired, calm, enormously grateful—and disappointed. But I was disappointed that he chose not to speak personally and directly, beyond Buddhist tradition, to the real harm of some of these misconduct teachings, and their irrelevance for modern Buddhists and others. If you both agree, then I think I would say, if two males or two females voluntarily agree to have mutual satisfaction without further implication of harming others, then it is okay.

The Dalai Lama, the leader of Tibetan Buddhism has campaigned against prejudice toward homosexuals, but at the same time has adopted a religious view against non-procreative sex: “Homosexuality, whether it is between men or between women, is not improper in itself. In this episode we talked about Rainbow Sangha! In our episode we talked about why the Buddha-Dharma can be called a Queer-Dharma and how Buddhist Communities can be safe-spaces for those that face discrimination and violence in our societies. It is a space where they can attend without fear and are treated with dignity.

GBF is a non-denominational sangha based in San Francisco, California that attracts teachers from all schools of Buddhism to offer their perspectives on the intersection of dharma and queer life in modern times. It helps us work with the wounds of homophobia, recognizing internalized self-hatred for the delusion and dukkha [suffering] that it is. Yet when queer people interact with the dharma, there is often something missing: visibility. Where are we among the Dogens and Milarepas and Buddhaghosas?

Buddhism and homosexuality Artistic representation of the intersection of Buddhism and LGBTQ people shown by the Buddhist flag and rainbow flag. .

Yet in a press conference he commented that “from a Buddhist point of view [lesbian and gay sex] is generally considered sexual misconduct.” have been mixed and somewhat influx. .

Buddhist Views of Homosexuality In Buddhism, the third of the Five Precepts states that one is to refrain from sexual misconduct. .