Buddhism is not entirely accepting of gays

If you want to get involved, click one of these buttons! Unless, of course, you are a monk in which case most sects require celibacy. It looks like you're new here. The Third Precept - Vowing to refrain from immoral or inappropriate sexual conduct - has no parameters specifically regarding gender or persuasion.

What to search discussions comments. Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubt Moderator. Discussion Buddhism and homosexuality. Please contact lincoln icrontic. There are, after all, no religious laws, commandments or punishments in Buddhism.

Welcome home! Homosexuality of whichever gender variety is discouraged but not necessarily condemned, in some sectors of Tibetan Buddhism only, but this does not form part of the Buddha's teachings, in his sutras or scriptures. New registrations must be manually approved which may take several days.

[1] It is likely that Chinese Buddhism was influenced by Confucian norms prohibiting homosexual marriage. May edited May So long as you are not harming another being, I don't believe there is a problem. He had nothing to say on same-sex sexual acts of any kind, even surrogacy; in our context, sexual activity with a same-sex partner standing in for an opposite sex partner.

Some people may think Buddhism would be quite accepting of LGBTQIA+ people. Howdy, Stranger! Non-celibate beings are neither frowned upon, nor condemned, but in order to lead a monastic life, for some, it has to be taken into account. Thank you Glow. Why's that? Rather, it merely guides us in abstaining from abuse or disrespect towards others, and ourselves, whilst indulging in intimate behaviour.

I know I've heard a few teachers say they see nothing wrong with it: Ajahn Brahm look on Youtube for a talk called "The Buddhist Attitude to Sensuality" , Tara Brach who runs a meditation group here in D. I don't recall seeing any Buddhist teacher condemning homosexuality in the way the Abrahamic religions do.

Sign In Register. What is the Buddhist approach to the lesbian gay transsexual and transgender community? It is merely a guidance in the doctrine of the particular school. Thanks in advance x. Not all monks from all traditions are required to be celibate, so it depends upon the school.

The closest would be a few Buddhists who equated homosexuality to disability or being a transvestite, but there was no condemnation in any sense (see also). Glow Veteran. Not only did the Buddha have nothing to say about homosexuality, that is, our modern notion of mutual, lasting same-sex orientation.

This differs with regard to Catholic celibacy, in that sex is seen as a fruit of Original Sin, and therefore to be shunned in order to attain purity. Just to digress a little, you mentioned that most monks are required to be celibate. My research indicates, however.

According to some scholars, early Buddhism appears to have placed no special stigma on homosexual relations, since the subject was not mentioned. Theravada monks for example, fall into this category, but some Tibetan lamas take consorts, and some Zen Monks marry The simple ideology behind celibacy is to drop all worldly attachments and cling to nothing.

May edited May in Buddhism Basics. The relationship between Buddhism and sexual orientation varies by tradition and teacher. I'm not a member of E-Sangha I can't register for whatever reason , but you might check it out. Can't log in? Buddhist leaders throughout Asia accepted or even sanctified homosexuality.