How do Buddhists feel about Homosexuality?

Answer 1

The Buddha did not give any teachings regarding homosexuality, so there is no strict policy to adhere to. In this case, it is up to the personal views of the Buddhist - some may find homosexuality distasteful or wrong, and others may see it as acceptable.

Answer 2

Buddhists are poeple, just like whoever you consider your people to be. Same biases. Same stupidity. Human beings are human beings, no matter what they would have others to believe they believe in.

Answer 3

Desires for all types of sexual relation or pleasure are evil. But they are still not abnormal. The desire for homosexuality and lesbianism is evil as well as abnormal. Such a kind of sexual relation or desire was described by the Buddha as a wrong practice, which can lead to the destruction of the human world. This is because this desire occurs due to ultra-passion. But it can be cured by practicing meditation on such loathsome and disgusting matter.

Answer 4

Buddhism generally rejects homosexuality. In fact, most branches reject the pursuit of sexual pleasure, and do not acknowledge its bonding role in relationships other than for reproduction. However, Buddhism is a large umbrella of beliefs, and there is a lot of variation within it.

Answer 5

Buddhism is not big on accepting or rejecting people. Partly this due to the fact that there is no overall authority for all things Buddhist (no god, Bible or Pope), partly that over countless lifetimes you are expected to find your own way to enlightenment and partly that in the countless reincarnations that people undergo there is a high probability that one will find himself (or herself) in almost any format or inclination open to humans. Thus you may be male and heterosexual this time around, female and transsexual next time.The Dalai Lama spoke on this topic saying that no matter what your inclination there is a general caution about lust and desire still noted in the Eightfold Path. This is appropriate for all people to consider.

Answer 6

yes. buddhism accepts anyones veiws and lifestyle choices.

Answer 7

No, Buddhism generally rejects homosexuality. In fact, most branches reject the pursuit of sexual pleasure.

Answer 8

No. Jainism does not permit homosexuality for either males or females. Jainism condemns all forms of sex outside marriage that are not for procreation.

Answer 9

Buddhism doesn't have clear-cut doctrines about sex. Acceptance of LGBT people within Buddhist communities varies.

Answer 10

Yes.