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 • 913 episodes
The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF
Latest Episodes
Why Practice? Part 1: Samsara - Ian Challis
What does it take to finally say, “I’ve had enough of being swept around by life,” and begin walking a path toward real freedom?Ian Challis invites us to first take a grounded look at samsara—the restless, exhausting cycle ...
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Season 31
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Episode 2
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55:06
Tonglen and the Illumined Imagination - Danadasa
What if the imagination itself could become a doorway to compassion, ease, and awakening?Danadasa begins by grounding listeners in the Tibetan practice of tonglen—breathing in the suffering of oneself and others as dark smo...
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Season 31
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Episode 1
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51:41
Peace is Available Now - David Lewis
When will we realize that peace isn’t something we create, but something already here—quietly waiting for us?That’s the thread David Lewis follows in this winter‑solstice talk, weaving together poetry, Buddhist teachings, and refl...
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Season 30
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Episode 34
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54:09
Kubari: Generosity with Awareness - Marcia Lieberman
What does it mean to give something freely, without expecting anything in return? In this talk, Marcia Lieberman introduces us to the Japanese word kubari—a term for paying attention to others, as well as a tw...
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Season 30
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Episode 34
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44:33
Letting Go Into Wholeness - Jokai Blackwell
In this quietly powerful talk, Jokai Blackwell reflects on how Zen practice invites us into a deeper intimacy with life — not by escaping discomfort, but by softening our resistance to it. He shares personal stories and teachings from Ze...
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Season 30
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Episode 33
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