QUESTION (resumed) :
As a gay man that practices Soto zen, can I become a monk ?
QUESTION (original) :
Is there any difference between being Gay or Straight in the Zen tradition,
Many thanks
ANSWER :
Fundamental problems are the same whether people are Gay or heterosexual. When we want to practice the Way in an authentic manner, we should forget during the time of practice all social reference and look only inside oneself.
KOSEN!