The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF
Buddhism for Liberation and Social Action - especially for LGBTQIA audiences.
We invite teachers from all schools of Buddhism to offer their perspective on its application in modern times. Produced by The Gay Buddhist Fellowship of San Francisco.
The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF
Latest Episodes
The Mindful Sanctuary: Why We Go on Retreat
In this reflection on retreat life, four GBF community members explore how taking time away from our relentless routines, news cycles, and digital devices offers a quiet sanctuary to examine our habits and cultivate genuine peace. R...
A Contemporary Eightfold Path for Navigating Hard Times - Donald Rothberg
Donald Rothberg helps us lean into dharma wisdom to navigate the difficult realities of our world without becoming numb, overwhelmed, or cynical. We often focus our Buddhist practice solely on personal meditation, but Donald ...
Trusting the Heart: Finding Faith Beyond Belief - John Martin
John Martin explores how we can find a steadfast sense of peace and trust when life brings us unexpected pain, uncertainty, and constant change. John defines Buddhist faith not as blind adherence to dogmas or rigid beliefs, b...
Relating to the Mettā Sutta on Our Own Terms – Prasadachitta
This talk is a preview of the GBF Fall Retreat: Our Belonging to Kindness: Awakening to the World We Carry Together, September 25-27, 2026.______________...
The Gifts of Imperfection: Finding Faith in Uncertainty - Eli Talen
Eli Talen invites us to examine our endless pursuit of perfection and the exhausting habit of waiting until everything is organized before we allow ourselves to start living. We can easily get caught wishing for ideal conditi...
