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Sniliabiz 06-25-2010 11:14 PM

A question about pandaka's
 
What/who is a pandaka and why did the Buddha not let them to be ordained?

G778G9P0 06-26-2010 12:38 AM

I remember reading something about this a long time ago and the gist of it was as follows. It was generally thought that it was a term for sexually extroverted individuals. Not necessarily gay or straight - more the manner of behaviour, if I remember rightly. They were considered unable to follow the rules on celibacy due to their 'urges' I guess.
Sorry, I have no link. It was a while ago.

There is a certain amount of latent homophobia in some sections of Buddhism but I don't see how anyone with the slightest knowledge of Buddhism can justify it. Attraction is the problem, not the object of attraction. It's like saying that it's okay to want a vanilla ice cream but not okay to want a chocolate one. It's all the same thing at the end of the day.

yespkorg 06-26-2010 12:55 AM

Quote:

There is a certain amount of latent homophobia in some sections of Buddhism but I don't see how anyone with the slightest knowledge of Buddhism can justify it. Attraction is the problem, not the object of attraction. It's like saying that it's okay to want a vanilla ice cream but not okay to want a chocolate one. It's all the same thing at the end of the day.
Absolutly Sriv dear,

Love and commitment is what matters...

nerkvcbtre 06-29-2010 01:53 PM

srivijaya about sums up what I feel is the most sensible approach to this.

In case it's helpful, here is some info about the term "pandaka" and why it's so tricky to pin down a reliable translation of it.


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