Can homosexual monks or nuns ordain, if not WHY?
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*Namo Buddhaya!
(I am a Theravada Buddhist)*
The Vinaya says monks & nuns cannot be together in private (it would be an offense).
> But what if someone is a homosexual, **how would they go about
> ordaining**, as they would not be able to technically be with men then (similar to nuns)?
I would have a hard time believing the Buddha would discriminate against someone who is a homosexual.
**IF** they cannot ordain,
> what is the **reason** that they can't ordain as according to the Buddha? ( WITH SOURCE)
The Buddha chose to ordain woman, and homosexuals for sure can overcome their sexual urges just as a woman can towards men AS WELL, so why can't homosexuals ordain?
(Please, if possible, cite sources!)
Metta!
Asked by user16793
Aug 25, 2019, 05:04 AM
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