Comments on: Homosexuality and other forms of queerness – Excerpt from Ajahn Brahm http://heartlandsg.org/2006/12/30/homosexuality-and-other-forms-of-queerness-excerpt-from-ajahn-brahm/ Gay Buddhist Fellowship, Singapore Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:44:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Sam J http://heartlandsg.org/2006/12/30/homosexuality-and-other-forms-of-queerness-excerpt-from-ajahn-brahm/#comment-399 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:16:09 +0000 http://heartlandblog.wordpress.com/2006/12/30/homosexuality-and-other-forms-of-queerness-excerpt-from-ajahn-brahm/#comment-399 Could you please tell me the name of this talk or give me a link to this audio talk. I would appreciate it very much..

]]> By: Phra Ajahn Bill http://heartlandsg.org/2006/12/30/homosexuality-and-other-forms-of-queerness-excerpt-from-ajahn-brahm/#comment-397 Tue, 17 May 2011 17:25:10 +0000 http://heartlandblog.wordpress.com/2006/12/30/homosexuality-and-other-forms-of-queerness-excerpt-from-ajahn-brahm/#comment-397 Very good answer.. thank you Sachitra. Metta…

]]> By: Fabian http://heartlandsg.org/2006/12/30/homosexuality-and-other-forms-of-queerness-excerpt-from-ajahn-brahm/#comment-395 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 02:06:07 +0000 http://heartlandblog.wordpress.com/2006/12/30/homosexuality-and-other-forms-of-queerness-excerpt-from-ajahn-brahm/#comment-395 Quote: “When we talk about the 3rd precept, of sexual misconduct, it literally concerns adultery or illicit sex, especially between a man or a woman who were not married and that concern sexual relations that were considered inappropriate at that time, but it certainly does not include homosexual and lesbian activities.”

Please do pardon me, as I am still in seek of Buddha’s teachings. However, in Buddha’s scriptures, the above statement might be incorrect.

For those who can read Chinese characters:

婆塞戒经 － 业品第二十四

佛经原文：

若于非时非处非女处女他妇。若属自身是名邪淫。唯三天下有邪淫罪。郁单曰无。若畜生若破坏。若属僧若系狱。若亡逃若师妇。若出家人近如是人。名为邪淫。出家之人无所系属。从谁得罪。从其亲属王所得罪。恶时乱时虐王出时。怖畏之时。若令妇妾出家剃发。还近之者是得淫罪。若到三道是得淫罪。若自若他。在于道边塔边祠边大会之处。作非梵行得邪淫罪。若为父母兄弟国王之所守护。或先与他期。或先许他。或先受财。或先受请。木泥画像及以死尸。如是人边作非梵行。得邪淫罪。若属自身而作他想。属他之人而作自想。亦名邪淫。如是邪淫亦有轻重。从重烦恼则得重罪。从轻烦恼则得轻罪

非时——制戒律所规定的不应行淫的日期及时间；
非处——指戒律所规定的不应行淫的处所及「三道」；
*非女——指同性恋、人畜之间行淫；
处女——未婚女；
他妇——有夫之妇；
自身——自身行淫，如手淫；
这些情况下行淫的，均为邪淫。

The above segment elaborates on sexual moral conduct and it states that sexual activities between men infringes on the 5 Abstention.

As a beginner in the path to seek Buddha’s teachings, I am in no position to make statements of absolution. However, I believe that Buddha does not condemn nor judge anyone, as Buddha is compassionate.

There is nothing wrong about being gay. One can still find a boyfriend and settle down, just that the relationship between 2 men is purely based on love and no sexual activities. I hope that I have not misunderstood Buddha’s true meaning and pray that I am able to obtain greater wisdom in seek of understanding the true meaning of Buddhism.

]]> By: shah navas s http://heartlandsg.org/2006/12/30/homosexuality-and-other-forms-of-queerness-excerpt-from-ajahn-brahm/#comment-393 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:18:41 +0000 http://heartlandblog.wordpress.com/2006/12/30/homosexuality-and-other-forms-of-queerness-excerpt-from-ajahn-brahm/#comment-393 what ajahn brahm says is absolutely right. Shah Navas S Kerala India

]]> By: xuegongchan http://heartlandsg.org/2006/12/30/homosexuality-and-other-forms-of-queerness-excerpt-from-ajahn-brahm/#comment-384 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:58:35 +0000 http://heartlandblog.wordpress.com/2006/12/30/homosexuality-and-other-forms-of-queerness-excerpt-from-ajahn-brahm/#comment-384 so wat is the diffrent between man and women ?

the diffrent between man and women just cock and pussy

so if u love somebody just because of his cock or her pussy … that’s very interesting …

and where is loving, caring, non-exploitative relationship within a relationship?

think about it…

haha …

]]> By: Sachitra http://heartlandsg.org/2006/12/30/homosexuality-and-other-forms-of-queerness-excerpt-from-ajahn-brahm/#comment-382 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:43:45 +0000 http://heartlandblog.wordpress.com/2006/12/30/homosexuality-and-other-forms-of-queerness-excerpt-from-ajahn-brahm/#comment-382 My dear Surya,

As a Buddhist you must be chanting ‘May all beings be happy’ everyday, but yours may have a little modification: ‘May all beings, except for homosexuals, be happy’ ;)

Sachitra

]]> By: bigboyzbaby0304 http://heartlandsg.org/2006/12/30/homosexuality-and-other-forms-of-queerness-excerpt-from-ajahn-brahm/#comment-380 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 23:08:26 +0000 http://heartlandblog.wordpress.com/2006/12/30/homosexuality-and-other-forms-of-queerness-excerpt-from-ajahn-brahm/#comment-380 I would like to address Sury.Why should it be important a person”s sexual orientation.Isnt the main thing to be kind,compassionate,and caring?Does being homosexual mean that you cannot be kind?compassionate?caring?why should anyone else care where someone finds love and exceptance in their life?

]]> By: jghy http://heartlandsg.org/2006/12/30/homosexuality-and-other-forms-of-queerness-excerpt-from-ajahn-brahm/#comment-378 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:14:40 +0000 http://heartlandblog.wordpress.com/2006/12/30/homosexuality-and-other-forms-of-queerness-excerpt-from-ajahn-brahm/#comment-378 Dear Surya,

i bet you have not even touch the teachings, suttas, precepts (and many more) of buddhism…please back up your statements with quotes from the buddhist teachings…perhaps you will learn…to be humble and modest, or else, bad karma will bite you in the ass real hard

]]> By: Dislike hypocrites http://heartlandsg.org/2006/12/30/homosexuality-and-other-forms-of-queerness-excerpt-from-ajahn-brahm/#comment-373 Sat, 08 Jan 2011 02:13:41 +0000 http://heartlandblog.wordpress.com/2006/12/30/homosexuality-and-other-forms-of-queerness-excerpt-from-ajahn-brahm/#comment-373 Dear surya, who r u? Are u so enlightened that u have transcended us all and now in your divinity have the right to judge others? I think u should study Buddhism more deeply to gain an understanding of what it is to accept others.

]]> By: cheese http://heartlandsg.org/2006/12/30/homosexuality-and-other-forms-of-queerness-excerpt-from-ajahn-brahm/#comment-368 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 11:33:05 +0000 http://heartlandblog.wordpress.com/2006/12/30/homosexuality-and-other-forms-of-queerness-excerpt-from-ajahn-brahm/#comment-368 well said! SADHU SADHU SADHU! thanks for the transcribe.

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