Queer Dharma Vol. 2, No. 2 : Voices of Gay Buddhists

by Leyland, Winston

• ISBN13: 9780940567238
• ISBN10: 0940567237
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: Gay Sunshine Pr

Summary

In this second volume, gay men write indepth about,how they integrate their sexuality and Buddhist,practice. Includes articles, essays and photos.,Sequel to the best selling volume one which is,also available.

Table of Contents

Introduction	9	(4)
Winston Leyland
I. HISTORICAL ESSAY
Pining Away for the Sight of the Handsome Cobra King: Ananda as Gay Ancestor and Role Model	13	(12)
Michael J. Sweet
II. THE DHARMA AND PRACTICE: GAY PERSPECTIVES AND PERSONAL ACCOUNTS
The Bad Buddhist and the Good Gay Heart	25	(16)
Mark Marion
Finding Sangha: A Gay Perspective	41	(12)
Clint Seiter
Practicing Buddhism As a Gay Man	53	(18)
Jim Wilson
Reflections in the Mirror of Practice	71	(24)
Myo Denis Lahey
Right Speech in the Gay Sangha	95	(14)
Kobai Scott Whitney
Presence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder: Gay Relationship as Spiritual Practice	109	(14)
James Thornton
From India to Africa to Buddha: Weaving a Path Home	123	(20)
Alzak Amlani
Doubt and Commitment in Buddhist Practice: A Gay Perspective	143	(18)
Michael P. Hyman
How My Teacher Taught Me Tibetan Buddhism: A Gay Practitioner Remembers	161	(24)
Anthony E. Richardson
We Two Boys Forever Non-Clinging: Being Buddhist and Coupled	185	(14)
Michael J. Sweet
III. GAY FICTION ON BUDDHIST THEMES
Zen's Pilgrimage	199
Takahashi Mutsuo
Jeffrey Angles
183 Poems by Trebor	39