Don’t be misled. Most Buddhists in their homelands find this behavior disgusting. This guy has just been influenced by his contact with the west. Sad.
” Most Buddhists in their homelands find this behavior disgusting.”
I think it would be correct that most are not homosexual, but I wonder where you get your information that they find this behavior disgusting. Certainly the Thai Buddhists (80 to 90% of Thais) are very tolerant of gay people. Patong hosts a gay parade each year. Gays and “ladyboys” are regulars on Thai TV soaps. Gay marriage is permitted. I think the Dalai Lama’s attitude is typical of the Asian Buddhists I have known.
He’s been far too much a part of the world, instead of leading an austere, contemplative life as a man of religion. He should be less a celebrity and more a monk.