An interview with the Dalai Lama...
I was never a big fan of the Dali Lama.....look at his comments on homosexuality and oral sex.
Although he is known for his tolerant, humane views, he is a surprisingly harsh critic of homosexuality. If you are a Buddhist, he says, it is wrong. "Full stop.I've always been amazed at the free pass the Dalai Lama gets in the press whenever he vists the West.....how many so-called buddhists are aware of some of his attitudes?
No way round it.
"A gay couple came to see me, seeking my support and blessing. I had to explain our teachings. Another lady introduced another woman as her wife - astonishing. It is the same with a husband and wife using certain sexual practices. Using the other two holes is wrong."
At this point, he looks across at his interpreter - who seems mainly redundant - to check that he has been using the right English words to discuss this delicate matter. The interpreter gives a barely perceptible nod.
"A Western friend asked me what harm could there be between consenting adults having oral sex, if they enjoyed it," the Dalai Lama continues, warming to his theme. "But the purpose of sex is reproduction, according to Buddhism. The other holes don't create life. I don't mind - but I can't condone this way of life."
posted by GayandRight @ 11:15 AM
5 Comments:
it ain't the dalai lama trying to scrap gay marriage in THIS country sunshine......
The Dalai Lama only represents the sect of Tibetan Buddhism which is a small but respected one.
If you want a religion that allows Homosexuality look at ISKCON
Ironically through his attachment to ideas of gender and representation of roles within the material world the Dalai Lama is failing in the ultimate goal for all Buddhists: Enlightenment through detaching from the material world. Life is suffering. The world is an illusion. Gender, therefore, does not matter.
Well, G&R, looks like you pushed a few buttons! :-)
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