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.
Podcasting since 1996 • 918 episodes
The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF
Latest Episodes
Loving-Kindness Practice: Cutting Through Everyday Anxiety - Sean Feit Oakes
How can we cultivate a heart that remains open and loving regardless of the external circumstances we face? In this talk, Sean Feit Oakes explores the Brahma Viharas, also known as the "divine abodes" or states ...
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Season 30
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Episode 7
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58:40
Community: The Crucial Ingredient for Awakening - Kevin Griffin
Exploring the Buddha's nine causes of spiritual and personal development, Kevin Griffin identifies one that is the foundation for all the others: community and spiritual friends. He notes that once a person has good friends, it ca...
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Season 31
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Episode 6
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55:52
Cultivating Equanimity - Beth Mulligan
How can we cultivate a mind that stays steady, open, and responsive even when life becomes unpredictable?In this talk, Beth Mulligan explores equanimity as a living practice rather than a distant ideal. She frames equanimit...
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Season 31
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Episode 5
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58:01
What Drives Our Stories? Steven Tierney
What stories do we tell ourselves when life feels overwhelming, painful, or uncertain?Steven Tierney invites us to look closely at the narratives that shape our experience—especially in moments of grief and fear. Reflecting...
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Season 31
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Episode 4
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56:48
Why Practice? Part 2: The Path from Samsara to Nibana - Ian Challis
What if “liberation” isn’t an escape from the world’s pain, but the most grounded way to meet it?In Part 2, Ian Challis continues his exploration of the journey from samsara (the spinning wheel of greed, hatred, and delus...
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Season 31
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Episode 3
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