[Buddha-l] Buddhism and homosexuality/homophobia - request for information

[curt]

If you are interested in talking to GLBT Buddhists, there is a group in 
Washington DC called the Mintwood Zendo that you might want to contact. 
Their website is: http://www.mintwoodzendo.org/. They describe 
themselves as "a meditation group that provides an opportunity for the 
GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered) community and their friends 
to strengthen their spirituality." They have been around for many years 
and could probably provide you with some interesting insights.
- Curt

Sharon Smith wrote:
> Dear fellow denizens of Buddha-L,
>
> I have been asked to make a presentation on the issue of Buddhism and
> homosexuality for a forthcoming conference in the UK on Faith and
> Homophobia, a very current topic in the UK as those of you who follow UK
> news will know (see http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6293115.stm for
> example).  I am asking for your help with getting a sense of the range of
> views in the Buddhist world on this topic, and a sense of how socially
> engaged Buddhists internationally are approaching it.  I would be most
> grateful for details of resources such as articles, websites and so forth
> that I could investigate.
>
> With best wishes to you all and thanks in advance,
>
>