What were the Buddhas views on homosexuality?
From what I’ve read in the suttas, the Buddha gave no indication that one’s sexual orientation has any bearing on one’s spiritual practice. The five precepts, which form the most basic foundation of a moral life in Buddhism, encourage the abstention from “sexual misconduct”, a term that generally refers to sexual activity between two people outside of a long-term committed relationship. It has nothing to do with “orientation”. The Buddha did, however, have strong words to say about sexuality/sensuality in general, since it is one of the most powerful expressions of human craving and attachment. And craving — the second Noble Truth — is a root cause of human suffering. The Buddha was very clear: if you’re genuinely concerned about your long-term happiness, then it’s worth reassessing the value of engaging in activities — be they heterosexual, homosexual, or non-sexual — that feed your cravings: Even if it’s with pain, you should abandon sensual desires if you aspire to future safety
