Being Different with Dignity: Buddhist Inclusiveness of Homosexuality
Stigmatising homosexual individuals damages their emotional health and quality of life. In particular, those with religious beliefs may additionally suffer from religious discordance due to their sexual preferences. This exploratory research investigates how Buddhists perceive homosexuality and how...
Main Author: | Fung Kei Cheng |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-03-01
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Series: | Social Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/7/4/51 |
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