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The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF
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903 episodes
1 week ago
In this talk, Steven Tierney emphasizes living with integrity as the core of Buddhist practice. He helps us reflect on living a meaningful and compassionate practice that is responsive to our unique life situations while benefitting both ourselves and others. Steven defines integrity as aligning thoughts, words, and actions with core values while living for the benefit of others. Integrity means wholeness and completeness, derived from Latin meaning "whole"Encourages self-reflection and inter...
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In this talk, Steven Tierney emphasizes living with integrity as the core of Buddhist practice. He helps us reflect on living a meaningful and compassionate practice that is responsive to our unique life situations while benefitting both ourselves and others. Steven defines integrity as aligning thoughts, words, and actions with core values while living for the benefit of others. Integrity means wholeness and completeness, derived from Latin meaning "whole"Encourages self-reflection and inter...
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The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF
Living with Integrity - Steven Tierney
In this talk, Steven Tierney emphasizes living with integrity as the core of Buddhist practice. He helps us reflect on living a meaningful and compassionate practice that is responsive to our unique life situations while benefitting both ourselves and others. Steven defines integrity as aligning thoughts, words, and actions with core values while living for the benefit of others. Integrity means wholeness and completeness, derived from Latin meaning "whole"Encourages self-reflection and inter...
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1 week ago
1 hour

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF
The Hard Work of Ethical Conduct - Daigan Gather
In a world rife with violence and intolerance, how do we embody Buddhist ethical practice that balances compassion, wisdom, and courageous action? When we feel overwhelmed by the state of society, Daigan Gaither suggests focusing on ethical behavior as a foundation for meaningful action. He reminds us that: Buddhist practice comprises three interdependent trainings: ethical conduct (Shīla), concentration (Samādhi), and wisdom (Prajñā).Ethical conduct demands we actively oppose oppression and ...
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3 weeks ago
57 minutes

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF
What Might Happen - Laura Burges
Laura Burges discusses how being present with our fears can help us break the grip they hold over us so we can develop the courage to live openly and compassionately in uncertain times. Finding Buddhist truths in stories from many cultures, Laura explores how fear shows up in our lives, reminding us that fear is universal, often rooted in uncertainty, and can feel overwhelming, especially in today’s unsettled world. She highlights that Buddhism offers tools to recognize and sit with fear rath...
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1 month ago
59 minutes

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF
The Dharma of Other People - Matthew Brensilver
Human connection brings an inherent amount of suffering with it, so how do we cultivate equanimity in interpersonal relationships? In this talk, Matthew Brensilver reflects on the deep human need for belonging. Yet an unavoidable tension arises because no person or relationship can fully satisfy craving or end suffering. He explains that understanding this unsatisfactoriness helps us realistically approach relationships without expecting them to be perfect refuges. Instead, we learn to welcom...
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1 month ago
56 minutes

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF
Being an Island of Order in a Sea of Disorder - Larry Robinson
As practitioners, how can we respond when things fall apart? Larry Robinson invites us to find refuge and stability amid chaotic and uncertain times by leaning into the core Buddhist teachings and practices. He frames our current historical moment as a “dark age” where things seem to fall apart, but reminds us that history moves in cycles and renewal always follows. Larry highlights the importance of taking refuge in the Three Jewels—the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha—and cultivatin...
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1 month ago
55 minutes

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF
Tibeten Lojong Training & Tonglen Practice - Gary Ost
How can we transform suffering and self-centeredness into compassion and wakefulness? In this talk, Gary Ost explores a practical path to emotional freedom and authentic connection -- something that he developed on his personal journey into Tibetan Buddhism, especially through the Shambhala Lojong teachings and Tonglen. He shares how he discovered and embraced practices that cultivate compassion and wakefulness, and explains the often misunderstood aspects of Tibetan Buddhism—like mantr...
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1 month ago
1 hour 2 minutes

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF
Be a Refuge Unto Yourself - David Lewis
How can we simplify our life and our mind amid today’s overwhelming digital distractions and misinformation? Here David Lewis explores the timeless relevance of Buddhist teachings in our modern, often chaotic world. He begins by reflecting on how suffering ushers many people toward the dharma, yet his own initial curiosity was about the nature of reality and truth, which he found deeply resonant in Buddhism’s investigative spirit. David highlights the Buddha’s emphasis on self-reliance ...
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2 months ago
57 minutes

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF
The Crucial Role of Renunciation - Danadasa
Renunciation is sometimes misunderstood as involving dramatic sacrifices or rejecting the world. In this talk, Danadasa emphasizes that it’s actually about creating spaciousness in the heart and mind for deeper clarity and connection. It’s less about deprivation and more about redirecting our energy toward something more meaningful and peaceful. He shares how, in the Buddhist path, renunciation helps loosen the grip of craving and habit energy, making space for genuine freedom. He describes h...
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2 months ago
56 minutes

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF
Living with an Undefended Heart - Mary Stancavage
What does it mean to live with an undefended heart? Here Mary Stancavage’s explores the profound practice of living what she has been investigating for years. She begins by acknowledging that we all build emotional armor as a response to pain and suffering, often unconsciously, to protect ourselves from further hurt. This armor manifests as fixed views, fear, judgment, perfectionism, and numbing behaviors, which ultimately isolate us and prevent authentic connection. Mary emphasizes that this...
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3 months ago
56 minutes

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF
Relating to Ourselves and the World - Michaiel Patrick Bovenes
Michaiel Patrick Bovenes invites us on a spiritual journey to reconnect with our “Capital S” Self — the soul’s eternal essence — instead of staying trapped in ego-driven identities shaped by society. He explains that true spirituality isn’t about rituals or rigid beliefs, but about cultivating an authentic, living relationship with the divine energy that flows through us, around us, and beyond us. By integrating our inner masculine (willpower, clarity) and feminine (feeling, imagination) ener...
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3 months ago
53 minutes

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF
Responding to Injustice & Cruelty - Ian Challis
How might we meet the realities of cruelty and injustice with a grounded and compassionate Buddhist perspective? Ian Challis suggests that we first acknowledge that witnessing or experiencing cruelty can generate intense emotional responses—anger, grief, fear—and that these reactions are natural. However, Ian encourages us to avoid being overwhelmed or reactive. Instead, he suggests grounding ourselves in awareness and intention, recognizing that our own suffering in the face of cruelty is an...
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3 months ago
58 minutes

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF
Bringing Our Practice to These Difficult Times - Donald Rothberg
How can our Buddhist practice make a difference in the face of all the challenges of the modern world? Drawing on his decades of experience as a teacher, activist, and meditator, Donald Rothberg issues an urgent call to integrate the deepest aspects of Buddhist practice with the pressing needs of our time. By uniting meditation, ethics, emotional work, joy, and conscious action, he maps out a path that combines inner development with outward action. The Five Themes of Practice Donald structur...
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3 months ago
59 minutes

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF
Shakespeare Dharma - Matthew Perifano
How do the works of Shakespeare echo the teachings of the Buddha? In this heartfelt talk, Matthew Perifano reflects on the transformative power of language as he intertwines his lifelong love of Shakespeare with his journey through Buddhism and the AIDS epidemic. He begins by framing the dharma as more than just teachings—truth, practice, and a deep refuge—and connects it to the power of Shakespearean language. Matthew highlights how Shakespeare can evoke profound emotional resonance, citing ...
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4 months ago
1 hour

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF
Accepting Impermanence Through Grief - Dave Richo
What role does grief play in our understanding of impermanence? Dave Richo opens with the foundational Buddhist concept of impermanence, reminding us that everything—relationships, beliefs, identities—changes and ends. Drawing on teachings from Zen master Dogen, Dave shares how impermanence is not a flaw but actually embodies our Buddha nature. In this light, change becomes not just acceptable but sacred. Dogen's view that “the very impermanence of all things is Buddha nature” grounds D...
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4 months ago
53 minutes

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF
Let Go and Let God? - Liên Shutt
How does a Buddhist make use of the aphorism "Let go and let God?" Liên Shutt shares a deeply personal and reflective talk centered around the phrase "Let Go and Let God," inspired by a cross-stitch left by her adoptive mother. Drawing from both her Buddhist and Christian influences, Liên explores how this phrase bridges her upbringing with her Zen practice. She reflects on the pain and insight of not resonating with Christianity while appreciating how her mother's deep faith comforted her. L...
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4 months ago
55 minutes

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF
Coming Home to the Body - John Martin
How can we use our body to reconnect with the present moment? John Martin gently guides us into the practice of returning to the body as a doorway to presence. He shares how disconnection from the body often means disconnection from our hearts, leading to mind-wandering or emotional reactivity. He reminds us of the Buddha’s wisdom—that the body is a precious opportunity for awakening—and emphasizes the importance of repeatedly coming back with kindness, not judgment. John shares a powerful in...
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4 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF
How Do We Practice in Chaotic Times? - Daigan Gaither
Even when we see uncertainty and injustice all around us, can we navigate our life with grace and resilience? Daigan Gaither emphasizes that our suffering and confusion are not barriers to practice but the very ground of it. He reflects on how to stay grounded and compassionate during turbulent and overwhelming times, drawing from his personal experiences and Buddhist teachings. He reminds us that practice doesn't mean escaping chaos—it means being present with it. By noticing our feelings, t...
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5 months ago
51 minutes

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF
Practicing with Suffering - JD Doyle
Rather than constantly trying to escape discomfort, can we engage with suffering as a gateway to insight and connection? In this talk, JD Doyle helps us turn directly toward the ever-present reality of suffering in our lives. Drawing from Joy Harjo’s poetry and personal anecdotes, JD invites us to reflect on how we orient ourselves in a world that often feels destabilizing. They compare the cycle of samsara to bumper cars at an amusement park, where we continually crash into each other throug...
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5 months ago
53 minutes

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF
Working with Our Shame - René Rivera
How large of a force is shame in shaping the behaviors we see in society and ourselves? In this talk, René Rivera gently but powerfully guides us through the terrain of shame, drawing from personal experience, restorative justice work, and Buddhist teachings. He names shame as one of the five primary human emotions and explores how it subtly drives fear, anger, and avoidance. René relates how shame shows up intensely in work with people who’ve experienced or caused sexual harm and how f...
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6 months ago
57 minutes

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF
Dealing with Subtle Forms of Suffering - Vimalasara
How can we bring mindful awareness to our patterns of subtle dissatisfaction that are also a form of Dukkha? Here, Vimalasara delves into the Buddhist concept of dukkha (suffering), exploring how our habitual reactions to both pleasant and unpleasant experiences can entangle us in cycles of suffering. She emphasizes that dukkha isn't just about overt pain but also includes our resistance to life's impermanence and unpredictability. Vimalasara suggests we can begin to untangle them, fost...
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6 months ago
55 minutes

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF
In this talk, Steven Tierney emphasizes living with integrity as the core of Buddhist practice. He helps us reflect on living a meaningful and compassionate practice that is responsive to our unique life situations while benefitting both ourselves and others. Steven defines integrity as aligning thoughts, words, and actions with core values while living for the benefit of others. Integrity means wholeness and completeness, derived from Latin meaning "whole"Encourages self-reflection and inter...