Which branch of buddhism accepts lgbtq
Monk’s book supports LGBT people through a Buddhist’s eyes
While other religions and cultures teach that homosexuality is sinful, Buddhist monk Kodo Nishimura is spreading the word that Buddhism preaches that all people can be liberated equally with no exceptions.
So, Nishimura, 33, who is also a makeup musician and an LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, homosexual and others) person himself, published a book in English titled "This Monk Wears Heels: Be Who You Are" in February. He wants to share with the world "things only I can tell because I'm a homosexual monk."
"In Japan, it is not common for people to be torn apart over coming out as an LGBTQ+ because it would go against religious teachings, is it? But things are different outside Japan," the monk said. "I hear that there are about 70-plus countries where LGBTQ+ people are criminalized because of religious reasons. That's why I wish for to deliver my note to all kinds of sexual minorities outside Japan through the book."
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Nishimura grew up at a Tokyo temple of the Jodo sect of Buddhism.
After graduating from high school, he opted to go to the United States to study instead of becoming a monk.
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The equality of all people is the necessary message of the Lotus Sutra, as taught by Shakyamuni Buddha, or Siddhartha, as he is sometimes referred.
Buddhism also teaches that, at the most profound level, all life is interconnected. Therefore, to discriminate against others based on gender identity, gender statement or sexual orientation is to discriminate against oneself.
To discriminate against others based on gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation is to discriminate against oneself.
Why do we chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo specifically?
Myoho-renge-kyo is the title of the Lotus Sutra, and “Nam,” means to fuse our existence with this truth—that we and everyone else are inherently worthy of respect. So, each time we chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo out deafening, we are essentially saying, I am worthy of respect, just as I am, and my potential is infinite.
Why your personality is needed in this world.
Daisaku Ikeda, the Buddhist philosopher, uses this analogy to emphasize just how precious your life is:
The cherry tree is a cherry tree; a peach a peach. We undertake
Buddhism & Homosexuality
Episode Transcript
Buddhism & Homosexuality by Ajahn Brahm Okay? Okay. Welcome, everybody, to, uh, Buddhist Center here in Alameda. And first of all, let me say with complete sincerity how privileged I feel to be invited to give this discuss, uh, from the gay community of Western Australia, the gay, lesbian, trans person community, on Buddhist ideas about homosexuality. Uh, it is because none of he's here today. But, uh, one of the primary members of the, uh, gay, woman loving woman, transgender community in Perth, I reflect he comes here mostly on a Friday evening. I met him once, uh, when I gave a chat at Mercy Hospital, and he came and listened. And what he said afterwards was one of those moments which really went right into my heart, made me feel very depressed, because when he said that religion has been very cruel to the gay, lesbian, gender nonconforming community and I was it recall that saying and always felt prefer crying afterwards. Religion should never be cruel to anybody because the whole idea of spirituality, as far as I understand it, is that giving peace, harmony, caring and love towards people of all genders and even a part of my life as a monk, e
Homosexuality, Buddhism and Sri Lankan Society
By Bellanvila Sudaththa Thero and Cecil J. Dunne
Before we discuss what Theravada Buddhism says about homosexuality, it is important to understand that in Buddhism people are encouraged to look inwardly when pursuing guidance or a answer to a problem. In the words of the Lord Buddha himself “be a lamp to yourself†which simple means accomplish not search for wisdom outside of yourself, rather you should let your conscience be your instruction and it is here that the teachings and scripts of Lord Buddha can be of assistance.
Generally speaking Lord Buddha did not anything specifically about homosexuality because it has never been an issue, however this is not to say that that there was no queer activity in the day of the Lord Buddha. There Tripitaka (Buddhist scripts) refer to incidents of homosexuality and transexuality. Specifically the Tripitaka highlights the case of a bhikku (monk) Wakkali who became a monk purely because he was physically attracted to how handsome Lord Buddha was. The Tripitaka also highlights a transsexual incident in which a married man with children was physically attracted to a monk, followi
Stances of Faiths on LGBTQ+ Issues: Buddhism
BACKGROUND
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Based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, Buddhism is considered a way of animation for more than 500 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.
Though varied in practice and beliefs, the majority of individuals who subscribe to Buddhism belong to one of three major schools of thought: Theravada Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism or Vajrayana Buddhism. Theravada Buddhism, also known as Southern Buddhism, is viewed as the more traditional shape of Buddhism. Practiced primarily in southern areas of Asia, Theravada Buddhism is considered the oldest and most traditional school of the three. Conversely, Mahayana Buddhism, also famous as Northern Buddhism, is considered a more diverse build of Buddhism, whereas Vajrayana Buddhism, also known