Buddhist monk and scholar, Bhante Sujato, takes us on an adventurous romp through the landscape of sexuality and gender-diversity in early Buddhism. Drawing on historical records, Bhante Sujato reveals the astonishingly colourful world of sex, love and relationships at the time of the Buddha. Following the talk, a Q&A panel discusses Buddhist approaches to contemporary issues, including gender fluidity, poly-amorous relationships, dating apps, sex-work and much more!
Join Rainbodhi LGBTQIA+ Buddhist Community for a fascinating evening exploring our spiritual, social and sexual selves.
Thursday 18th June, 7:00—9pm
Enid Cook Room, Sydney Neighbourhood Centre
Level 1, 405 Crown St, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010
Fully accessible venue
Please regster as places are imited.
About the Teacher
Bhante Sujato is a proud ally of the LGBTQIA+ community and a senior monk who regularly teaches across Australia as well as overseas. He took higher ordination in Thailand and lived there in forest monasteries and remote hermitages. He then spent several years at Bodhinyana Monastery in WA before founding Santi Forest Monastery in NSW in 2003. Bhante Sujato has written several books, including: A Swift Pair of Messengers and A History of Mindfulness, and recently completed the translation of the Theravada scriptures into English. He is also the founder and director of SuttaCentral, a website for early Buddhist texts and translations.
He currently resides at Lokanta Vihara (the Monastery at the End of the World) in Sydney.
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