The greater majority of Buddhists throughout the modern world
are inspired to learn that the Buddha certainly did not
discriminate against homosexuality. The core teachings of original
Buddhism clearly show that it is not whether one is heterosexual,
homosexual or celibate that is good or bad, but it is how a person
uses their sexual orientation that makes for good or bad karma. For
example a gay man in a committed, loving and joyful relationship
with a male partner is definitely morally superior to a straight
married guy who is unfaithful to his wife.Homosexuality is not
wrong per se. However, it is bad karma to condemn homosexuality out
of hand!
So the fact is that the Buddha, and therefore Buddhism, embraces
gays and lesbians and transexuals with equity and respect. Too long
has religious bigotry caused suffering to minority groups in our
society. All religions should be more loving.
Ajahn Brahm