The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF
Buddhism for Liberation and Social Action. We invite teachers from all schools of Buddhism to offer their perspectives on the dharma and its application in modern times, especially for LGBTQIA audiences.
Produced by GBF - The Gay Buddhist Fellowship of San Francisco.
Podcasting since 1996 • 879 episodes
The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF
Latest Episodes
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...
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Season 30
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Episode 11
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53:49
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, restorat...
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Season 30
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Episode 10
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57:01
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 ...
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Season 30
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Episode 9
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55:15
Working with Dukkha - Sean Feit Oakes
In his talk on dukkha (suffering), Sean Feit Oakes delves into the heart of Buddhist teachings, exploring how our habitual reactions to both pleasant and unpleasant experiences can entangle us in cycles of suffering.
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Season 30
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Episode 8
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58:57
Making the Best of a Bad Situation - David Lewis
David Lewis offers gentle guidance on navigating life's inevitable challenges. He emphasizes that suffering, or dukkha, is a fundamental aspect of human existence, but our response to it can transform our experience. David encourages emb...
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Season 30
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Episode 7
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57:35
