Gay monk

Bangkok, THAILAND -- A Thai Buddhist monk who is gay and a former cross-dresser has gone on public television to say there is nothing wrong with gay people becoming Buddhist monks, causing much controversy in Thailand where Buddhism is the primary religion and has special status, reports GayAsiaNews. His interview had led Thai censors to stop that segment of the popular television talk show from broadcasting that interview last month.

However it was finally allowed to air on television recently, announced bangkok.

‘Gay people can make good monks too,’ says openly gay Thai Buddhist monk

The tape contains some hot issues! The crux of the interview was whether it is appropriate for a man who is openly gay and has strong faith in Buddhism can choose to become a monk. Known for his sharp religious homilies Venerable George is loved and revered by locals in the area. If you have any enquiries, please write to: editor buddhistchannel.

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