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 Balanced Heart: Redefining Equanimity in Times of Conflict - René Rivera
How can we maintain a steady heart and a sense of purpose when the systems we rely on seem to be collapsing and the world feels overwhelmed by conflict?René Rivera shows us that equanimity is not mere "composure" or "evenne...
Leading with a Friendly Heart - Sean Feit Oakes
How can we maintain a compassionate heart in a world defined by conflict? Sean Feit Oakes shows us how we can use the Brahma Viharas—the "immeasurable" states of love, compassion, joy, and equanimity— t...
It's Okay to Not be Okay - Daigan Gaither
Daigan Gaither helps us examine how we can remain deeply engaged with a suffering world without losing our sanity, despite the "fire hose" of constant information and activism. He explores the phrase "it's okay to not be o...
Finding Your Posture of Peace - Victoria Austin
How can we maintain a steady heart and a sense of purpose when the world around us is in conflict? Victoria Austin introduces us to the concept of a "posture of peace," which she defines not merely as a physical...
The War Within: Transforming Aggression into a Pure Heart - Mary Stares
Onryu Mary Stares helps us understand why external peace is impossible without first addressing the "war" occurring inside—the aggression and destructive emotions within our own heart. She offers several key approaches to support this ef...
