Blocked by Thai censors last month, an interview with a homosexual Buddhist monk by a popular TV host was finally allowed to air on television recently.
Whether it is appropriate for a man who exhibits openly gay behavior and has strong faith in Buddhism to become a monk is a sensitive issue taken head on in Woody Talk’s interview of Tanaisawan “George” Chandha-dhammo, a monk and former transvestite, which ran two weeks ago.
The Venerable George, 28, used to be a medical student under a Russian scholarship and once dressed like a woman publicly. Now he practices Buddhism at Vivegvanaram Monastery in Hat Yai, Songkhla province.
Known for his sharp Dhamma preaches, George is loved and revered by locals in the area.
You can watch the full interview from Woody Talk with English Subtitles here:
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