Can gays and lesbians become Buddhists?

Sexual orientation is of no great importance in Buddhism. The Buddha would ask, who is better? A morally upright gay or a crooked and dishonest heterosexual?

To the Buddha, what counts is the morality and virtue of a person and whether or not that person is on the path towards enlightenment.

Therefore, gays and lesbians who lead virtuous lives can most certainly beocme Buddhists!