The Dali Lama Condemns Homophobia, Comes Out In Support of Gay Marriage – (Video)
by Will Kohler
During
his latest tour of the United States on Thursday, the Dalai Lama has
come out in favor of gay marriage and condemned homophobia.
Speaking
during an interview with American talk show host Larry King, the
Buddhist monk said that gay marriage was “okay” and a “ personal
matter” he said: "If two people, a couple, really feel that way, it’s
more practical, more satisfaction, and both sides fully agree, then
okay!”
After
talking about human rights violations with regards to LGBT
individuals the Dali Lama stated that homophobia, bullying and abuse is
wrong and a violation of human rights,"
Though he has referred to Buddhist texts disallowing same sex intimacy in the past, his
views on the subject appear to have evolved over the years. This is the
Buddhist leader's clearest affirmation of same-sex marriage to date.
The Tibetan spiritual leader's interview will air on “Larry King Now” March 10th.
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