Overall, there is positive acceptance for lay Buddhists. We set out to discover what other teachers have to say on the topic - since the topic is requested so often. I will attempt to express my sexuality in ways that are beneficial and bring joy.ĭzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche explains: “Here, we have to be careful, because we mingle so much with culture and the situation… there is nothing in the about this… these things are created by the culturalists… some people like cottage cheese, and some people like swiss cheese, and some people like both! And why not?” What do other teachers say? I undertake the training to refrain from using sexual behavior in ways that are harmful to myself and to others. The third precept, refered to here, more-or-less reads (varies with translation): After all, Samsaric suffering arises from our attachment to pleasures - and sex could certainly be thought of as a pleasure.
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Sex is a lay activity, and has little to do with our spiritual progress, other than any issues with over-attachment. Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpocheĭzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche on Homosexuality in Buddhism: “Your sexual orientation has nothing to do with understanding or not understanding the truth. If one is a monk or nun, one is expected to be celibate gay, lesbian or trans-gender is irrelevant - the rule is no sex for monks and nuns. Forceful sex, rape, adultery, and any non-voluntary conduct is sexual misconduct.
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The main reference in Sutra to sex is “sexual misconduct” which has nothing to do with sexual preference - only the way we treat our partner. Generally, Buddhism, which is really focused on individual enlightenment and personal responsibility, is neutral on the topic, simply because it’s “up to us.” There is no “sin” in Buddhism, only wrong conduct - which does not include gay sex according to most teachers. In other Buddhist sanghas, is the attitude accepting, neutral, supportive or alienating to gay men and women and trans-gendered persons? With gay marriage legal in many places, will your Buddhist teacher support and officiate at your marriage? The issue is confused by some earlier (1997) comments from the Dalai Lama, who appeared to be disapproving of gay sex he later clarified he was refering to monastic sex (see below, and his clarification on the Larry King show.) Buddhism all about self-development: its up to you
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I officiate many weddings, and often gay marriages… I would like every one to know I celebrate both gay and non gay marriages. Venerable Zasep Tulku Rinpoche, spiritual head of many meditation centres in North America and Australia, Gaden for the West.īuddha Weekly: You’re performing a gay marriage today? Zasep Rinpoche: Yes, a very lovely couple.