Question

Is there any difference between being Gay or Straight in the Zen tradition,
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Answer from Master Kosen

Fundamental problems are the same whether people are Gay or heterosexual. When we want to practice the Way in an authentic manner, we should forget during the time of practice all social reference and look only inside oneself.

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Sinner

Hello Master Kosen, I got question that bothers me very much and I'm somehow blocked because of it. I did bad things Im ashamed of. Bad things I mean it is in relation to girls, relationships, my lust, desires, foolishness. My ex-girl recently broke up with me because of my mistakes I made - and Im in deep despair. Is fact that she broke ...


Homosexual couple.

I'm homosexual and living with somebody for 5 years already, we have plans for the future, including artificial insemination. I'd like to know what this is all about for you and what you think about such things
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