ACLU is objecting to a Tennessee bill that would allow students in that state to be subjected to unwanted proselytizing in school settings.
Dalai Lama to Larry King: Same sex marriage OK
The Dalai Lama has no problem with same sex marriage, saying such matters are more the business of government and consenting adults.
Zen teacher recalls Ellie Krug, her student who transitioned genders

An addition to Ellen Krug’s “Coming Home: A Buddhist Transitions Genders,” from Zuiko Redding, the teacher Ellen found so helpful.
Rebirth – An excerpt from Chris Lemig’s The Narrow Way: A Memoir of Coming Out, Getting Clean and Finding Buddha

Even at twelve, Chris Lemig knew he was gay — he just didn’t want to believe it. Spurred on by intolerance, ignorance, and fear, he took his first steps into the closet.
No Small Effort
“Coming back to the issue of diversity is no different from bringing one’s awareness back to the breath or any object of awareness.”
Remembering Issan Dorsey, founder of Maitri Hospice
On 22nd anniversary of the death of Issan Tommy Dorsey, Adam Tebbe reflects on the life and impact of this compassionate Zen teacher.
First Taiwanese Buddhist gay marriage to take place in August
The Huffington Post reports on Taiwan’s first Buddhist gay marriage, which is set to take place next month in Taipei.
A Poem: “A Poem: For Raymond, and for all of the Raymonds, which is to say: for everyone”
A poem written by Tanya Davis following the tragic death of Raymond Taavel, a prominent LGBT activist and much-loved staff at Shambhala Sun.
Gay Buddhists, following in the Buddha’s footsteps
Pink Mountain Travels and Tours is, “the first and only travel and tour agency for/by gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) in Nepal.”
Dealing with Sex and Preferences
Zen teacher Brad Warner addresses the notion of sexual preferences. Dealing with them isn’t as simple or difficult as some would believe.