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.
Episodes
873 episodes
Practice as if Everything Matters - Steven Tierney
______________ Steven Tierney (Kai Po Koshin) is a Dharma transmitted teacher in the lineage of Suzuki Roshi. Steven has a new Sangha: Oceans Compassion Sangha and also practices with Gay Buddhist Fellowship, Meditation...
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Season 30
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Episode 6
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55:00
Emotional Liberation - Prasadachitta
______________Prasadachitta was ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order in 2011 and he became the Chair of the San Francisco Buddhist Center in April 2022. He was born on a “back to the land” commune in rural Northern California...
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Season 30
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Episode 5
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57:08
Embracing The 6 Paramis - Jokai
How can we use the wisdom of the Paramis to guide our everyday life? In this talk, Jokai makes practical the six essential qualities that form the foundation of Mahayana Buddhist practice: The Paramis. Through humor and perso...
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Season 29
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Episode 37
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53:17
Being a Warrior of Compassion - Dale Borglum
The term warrior typically implies aggression. So what does it mean to be a "Warrior of Compassion?”In this insightful talk, Dale Borglum introduces the concept of the bodhisattva, or "warrior of compassion," emphasizing th...
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Season 29
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Episode 36
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57:09
Everything is Perfectly Imperfect (Part 3 of 3-part series) - Danadasa
In this 3-part series, Danadasa covers the "Three Great Turnings" of the wheel of the dharma that resulted in the Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions.In this final talk, he explores the Vajrayana tradition's emphasis on h...
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Season 29
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Episode 35
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59:12
The Embodied Imagination: Doorways to Freedom (Pt. 2 of 3) - Danadasa
In this 3-part series, Danadasa covers the "Three Great Turnings" of the wheel of the dharma that resulted in the Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions.Here in Part 2, he explores how Mahayana Buddhism builds on early Buddh...
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Season 29
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Episode 34
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52:41
When We Polarize, We Suffer (Pt. 1 of 3) - Danadasa
In this 3-part series, Danadasa covers the "Three great turnings" of the wheel of the dharma that resulted in the Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions.Here in Part 1, Danadasa touches on Theravada perspectives, emphasizes ...
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Season 29
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Episode 33
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55:17
The 4 Immeasurables in Song - Jennifer Berezan
How can we make the Four Immeasurables (aka the Brahmavihārās or divine abodes) more present in our daily lives? In this talk, Jennifer Berezan explores these four virtues—loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimi...
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Season 29
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Episode 32
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54:14
Somatic Meditation: The Anatomy of Practice - David Moreno
In this departure from our usual dharma talks, David Moreno guides us in weaving sitting practice with the Tantric practice of Yoga Nidra and the energetic practice of Qi Gong. These processes augment and integrate meditation into moving...
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Season 29
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Episode 31
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1:09:50
Boundless Loving-Kindness (Metta) - Dave Richo
How can we continue to stretch our sense of loving-kindness to include all beings?In this talk, Dave Richo explores the practice of loving-kindness (metta) in Buddhism, emphasizing its expansive nature. Using an an...
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Season 29
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Episode 30
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48:42
Joy & Compassion in the Face of Overwhelm - JD Doyle
When the world gets to be a little too much for us, how can we keep from shutting down?JD Doyle shares that the key lies in returning to our interconnectedness. JD ties this beautifully with the practice of the brahmavihara...
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Season 29
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Episode 29
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47:28
Intimacy with Yourself - Daigan Gaither
How can we become truly present and engage with each moment we experience?In both interpersonal relationships and self-reflection, Daigan Gaither advocates for an open, curious approach where we allow things to be as they a...
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Season 29
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Episode 28
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51:02
What Makes GBF Tick? - Volunteer Appreciation Day
A look under the hood of GBF, how things work, and those who keep it all together. COVID put huge strains on our group, and this is a time to recognize and thank the individuals who held up the roof beams and made GBF stronger in the process.
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Season 29
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Episode 37
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1:01:07
The Role of Pleasure in Our Practice - René Rivera
Can turning away from pleasurable experiences actually limit our practice?In this talk René Rivera shares that there are wholesome states that signal we are on the path to awakening. However the pleasurable states often get a "bad rap" ...
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Season 29
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Episode 16
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53:32
Gay Sexuality and Buddhist Dharma - Eric Kolvig
How can we reconcile our sexuality with Buddhist practice? (Recorded June 11, 1995)Following on the heels of the AIDS crisis, in 1995 societal shame about LGBTQ sexuality was quite prevalent. Eric Kolvig emphasiz...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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52:32
Waking Up to the Nature of Reality - David Lewis
What did the Buddha mean when he spoke of ignorance?In this talk, David Lewis discusses the essence of mindfulness and the core principles of Buddhism, emphasizing direct experience over intellectual understanding. He explains th...
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Season 29
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Episode 27
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53:59
No Way Out? - Steven Tierney
When we feel stuck or overwhelmed by society, how can we find joy and courage?Steven Tierney asks us to challenge the notion that we are stuck with no way out. He emphasizes that rather than avoid the difficult, we can find...
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Season 29
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Episode 26
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55:30
Am I "Buddhist?" Donald Rothberg
What core Buddhist teachings are reflected in all other wisdom traditions? As stated in the Kālāma Sutta, known as the Buddha's "charter of free inquiry," Donald Rothberg encourages us not to believe anything simply becaus...
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Season 29
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Episode 25
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57:41
Seven Secrets to Connecting with Others - Michaiel Patrick Bovenes
As spiritual beings grounded in oneness, how do we overcome the tendency to feel separated while in human form?In this practical talk, Michaiel Patrick Bovenes shares reminders for finding connection.Connecting with others ...
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Season 29
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Episode 24
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54:37
The Sacred Tapestry of Your Life - Dorothy Hunt
If we are an expression of the whole, why does life feel so personal? In a talk that examines duality, Dorothy Hunt asks us who and what we really are. Is our awareness something that belongs to us as a separate 'me', or is...
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Season 29
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Episode 23
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1:03:22
A Bridge Over Troubled Water - Laura Burges
How can we use our practice to see us through troubled times and remain a light against the darkness? Laura Burges encourages us to see Buddhist practice as a laboratory, a place to experiment with our own experience. Draw...
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Season 29
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Episode 23
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54:40
