"In direct contradiction to someone else's answer, Buddhism's stand on homosexuality is NOT the same as Christianity. The precept against sexual misconduct does NOT explicitly refer to homosexuality. What it does refer to are sexual mores, with the additional prohibitions against adultery, underage partners, or partners otherwise in some relationship. If homosexuality is accepted within the particular society, then it is okay.
The ONLY place in Buddhism where homosexuality is explicity forbidden is in the Vinaya, which is Buddhist monastic rules. In short, it applies to monks and nuns only. Then again, all sex is forbidden to monks and nuns.
As far as the Dalai Lama, the Dalai Lama is wrong, and Ajahn Brahmavamso publicly pointed that out. The Dalai Lama does *not* speak for all Buddhists. He speaks only for his sect. And even then, the Dalai Lama's opinion was just that: his opinion. It has no basis in the Vinaya or in the Sutta Pitaka. The Dalai Lama was out of line for his comments about homosexuals and homosexuality, and Ven. Brahmavamso addressed this point adequately.
Homosexuals are quite welcome...at least in Theravada Buddhism. Source(s): Theravada Buddhist"
