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Synopsis

Collected for the first time in more than a decade are 22 personal essays speaking to the spectrum of LGBT experiences—within both American Buddhist and LGBT communities—including but not limited to the role sex and sexuality does or does not play in practice; the need for a spiritual component to LGBT identity; private struggles that have led one to Buddhism, as well as struggles individuals have experienced within Buddhist circles, such as sexism; the influence of LGBT Buddhist forerunners on today's practitioners; dating outside of Buddhist circles; establishing and affirming an open gay identity within a spiritual space with ancient traditions; the question of celibacy and more.