Watch the heartwarming “Love Has No Labels” — the first PSA to win an Emmy

In this beautiful PSA about implicit bias, we're reminded of love's power to cross any perceived boundaries.

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Coming Home: A Buddhist transitions genders

In 2010, at fifty-three, I surgically transitioned from male to female. It happened after years of therapy, soul-searching, and grudging self-acceptance.

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Beyond Privilege: a Q&A with angel Kyodo williams

To make diversity real, says Zen teacher angel Kyodo williams, Buddhists must look deep into their own hearts.

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Is My Original Face Gay?

Caroline Contillo explores the reality of identity.

The False Comfort of the Familiar

Being with people like us feels comfortable and secure—and it’s a big reason why communities aren’t more diverse, says Zen teacher Jules Shuzen Harris.

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In this mic-dropping poetry slam, George Yamazawa out-logics slurs with Buddhism

In rhythmic verse, George Yamazawa talks about the power of words as insults and poetry, and the love that Buddhism inspires.

Waking Up to Patriarchy

Gloria Steinem and Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo talk about personal challenges they’ve faced, progress they’ve seen, and why there’s still more to be done.

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Buddhist teacher and feminist Rita Gross dies following stroke

Rita Gross, a prominent scholar on Buddhism and gender and a senior Buddhist teacher, has died.

Rainbow Dharma: Teachings and articles for, about, and by LGBTIQ Buddhists

Everyone struggles with questions about identity. For LGBTIQ people, those questions can be more pressing. We look at how Buddhist wisdom can help.

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Study finds Buddhism is the least homonegative religion

Research in the Journal of Homosexuality says that, of all major religions, Buddhists are the least averse to LGBT lifestyles.

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Buddhist Churches of America to host discussion on Shin & LGBTQ

On Saturday, June 27, Buddhist Churches of America is presenting a half-day seminar on LGBTQ in Shin Buddhism.

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George Takei on ‘Being Gay, Being Buddhist’

The actor, author, and undisputed King of Social Media George Takei reflects on his fascinating personal history

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On Awakening Through Race, Sexuality, and Gender

I was hungry when I attended my first Nichiren Buddhist meeting in 1988. I mean that literally.

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Watch: Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche urges respect for LGBTQ people

In this video, Bhutanese lama Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche enjoins the audience to foster respect for LGBTQ people. “Your sexual orientation has got nothing to do with understanding or not understanding the truth,” says Rinpoche, adding with a smirk, “We never know which one would get enlightened first. Probably lesbians.” This isn’t the first time that…

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George Takei’s six best Buddhist posts

George Takei is famous as an actor, gay rights activist, and Facebook superstar; but have you noticed his occasional Buddhist shout-outs?

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Saying No to the Silence of Whiteness

I’m mad. Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Ezell Ford, Dante Parker all unarmed, all black men, now dead, just one typical month this summer 2014, USA.

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Lama Rod Owens and angel Kyodo williams discuss racism in Buddhist America

Lama Rod Owens and angel Kyodo williams discuss the challenges of being teachers of color in predominantly white communities.

George Takei to address “Being Gay, Being Buddhist” seminar

Update: Read "Being Gay, Being Buddhist," George Takei's keynote address at the seminar, on Lion's Roar.

Openly gay Thai Buddhist monk concerns censors after TV appearance

One of Thailand’s only openly gay Buddhist monks who has been willing to discuss his life and choices publicly was censored.

ACLU warns of “religious coercion” in Tennessee bill; Buddhist man in Texas alleges he was fired for refusing to disseminate Bible verses

ACLU is objecting to a Tennessee bill that would allow students in that state to be subjected to unwanted proselytizing in school settings.