I hope I do not sound inappropriate, but I sincerely ask for your
opinions on the Tipitaka's viewpoint on homosexuality. I recalled the
Dalai Lama saying that the Buddha did not mention homosexuality. I
think that is not a good answer. Because homosexuality is a word
coined in Germany fairly recently, so obviously it is not in the
Tipitaka. Furthermore, homosexuality is not sexual perversion as
certain Christian groups claim. Scientifically, it is a different
sexual orientation.
Many members here are experienced meditators and learned of the
Tipitaka, I would gladly like to hear your views on what the Buddha
said or would say to a gay person. I understand that most Buddhists
are tolerant and open-minded enough to accept gays, but please tell
me your views on a logical basis in the context of Buddhism. We know
that everyone has sexual needs, and we can't ask all gays to be monks
(that would certainly cause problems as we see in the Catholic
church). So, how should a gay person live his life, whether he is
Buddhist or not?