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**Lån-Penge** · 12-30-2011, 01:52 AM

Psychology only emerged in the late 19th century, so in the times of the Buddha it was unknown. Therefore, I suggest that Buddhism does not have anything to say about the benefit of gay weddings in a psychological sense.

Marriage or civil partnership is really something registered by the state of each country. The ceremony leading to registration can be conducted by a Buddhist abbot (or equivalent) just as it can be done by a vicar or priest, if the right forms have been filled in.

The ritual of marriage is very well-defined by the Christian churches in the Western world, because they have been "doing" it for centuries. If two Buddhists want to marry in a Buddhist way, it's largely up to the individuals to invent their own vows and decide on their own ceremony.

I think that brings a lot more thought to it, and enhances the process considerably.

12-30-2011, 01:52 AM	#33
Lån-Penge Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 398 Senior Member	Psychology only emerged in the late 19th century, so in the times of the Buddha it was unknown. Therefore, I suggest that Buddhism does not have anything to say about the benefit of gay weddings in a psychological sense. Marriage or civil partnership is really something registered by the state of each country. The ceremony leading to registration can be conducted by a Buddhist abbot (or equivalent) just as it can be done by a vicar or priest, if the right forms have been filled in. The ritual of marriage is very well-defined by the Christian churches in the Western world, because they have been "doing" it for centuries. If two Buddhists want to marry in a Buddhist way, it's largely up to the individuals to invent their own vows and decide on their own ceremony. I think that brings a lot more thought to it, and enhances the process considerably.
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