Buddhist Responses to LGBTQ+ Issues in the Modern World: A Comparative Study between Tibetan and Chinese Buddhism

Authors

  • Dong Li Research Scholar at the Seoul School for the Policy Studies, Seoul
  • Dr. Maham Toqeer Associate Professor and the Research Supervisor at the Seoul School for Policy Studies, Seoul (South Korea)

Keywords:

Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka, Dalai Lama, Human Rights, Tibet, Sexualitym

Abstract

Religious texts interpretations have profoundly shaped Buddhist responses to LGBTQ+ issues, revealing a spectrum of attitudes within different traditions. This comparative study explores how Tibetan and Chinese Buddhism address LGBTQ+ rights and identities in the modern world. While Tibetan Buddhism, influenced by figures such as the Dalai Lama, often balances traditional teachings with a cautious acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals, Chinese Buddhism exhibits a range of responses from conservative views rooted in Confucian norms to progressive stances advocated by leaders like Hsing Yun. By analyzing these diverse interpretations and their social implications, this study highlights the dynamic interplay between ancient scriptures and contemporary human rights discourses within these two prominent Buddhist traditions.

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Published

01-08-2024

How to Cite

Dong Li, & Dr. Maham Toqeer. (2024). Buddhist Responses to LGBTQ+ Issues in the Modern World: A Comparative Study between Tibetan and Chinese Buddhism. Insights of Mystical, Spiritual and Theological Studies, 3(3), 01–09. Retrieved from http://imsts.rmrpublishers.org/index.php/files/article/view/69