HOMOSEXUALITY
Buddhism is non-judgemental and regards the same rules of moral conduct as applying to both homosexual and heterosexual people. The only instances of homosexual acts being mentioned in the Buddhist scriptures is rules pertaining to the conduct of monks. Monks are forbidden to have any sexual conduct whatsoever. Homosexual acts are possibly emphasised in the rules of conduct for monastics is that they live in single sex communities and these activities are the most likely to cause them to break their monastic rules. Buddhism has never advocated the stoning or killing of people due to their sexual preferences. People are judged by their attitudes and behaviour towards others rather than how they achieve sexual gratification. This does not mean that some Buddhists are not homophobic but this is not due to the teachings of the Buddha but rather to their cultural attitudes. Readers Comments : Read/Add
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