FOLLOW-UP EFFORT ON NEW BUDDHIST FRIENDS SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY BUDDHIST PRACTITIONERS OF THE SAME GENDER
Question: Hi Master, you have long emphasised that we should not propagate Buddhism to the opposite gender. In the course of my work, I tend to have more interactions with men. As and when I cross paths with men who appear to have affinity with Buddhism, I will not hesitate to present one or two dharma instruments to them as a gift. As for those whose affinity with Buddhism has deepened, and in need of follow-ups, I will pass them over to male Buddhist practitioners whom I believe to be more senior in their practice. Is it alright to do so?
Answer: It is fine to distribute dharma books to the opposite gender but you should refrain from engaging in any follow-ups. Leave this to the male Buddhist practitioners.
Source: Master Jun Hong Lu’s Discourse (Question 90), 10 February 2016
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