[Sniliabiz]

What/who is a pandaka and why did the Buddha not let them to be ordained?

[G778G9P0]

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]

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]

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.