The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF Podcast
1) The Dharma of Other People - Matthew Brensilver
Human connection brings an inherent amount of suffering with it, so how do we cultivate equanimity in interpersonal relationships? In this talk, Matthew Brensilver reflects on the deep human need for ...Show More
2) Being an Island of Order in a Sea of Disorder - Larry Robinson
As practitioners, how can we respond when things fall apart? Larry Robinson invites us to find refuge and stability amid chaotic and uncertain times by leaning into the core Buddhist teachings and pra...Show More
3) Tibeten Lojong Training & Tonglen Practice - Gary Ost
How can we transform suffering and self-centeredness into compassion and wakefulness? In this talk, Gary Ost explores a practical path to emotional freedom and authentic connection -- something that h...Show More
4) Be a Refuge Unto Yourself - David Lewis
How can we simplify our life and our mind amid todayâs overwhelming digital distractions and misinformation? Here David Lewis explores the timeless relevance of Buddhist teachings in our modern, often...Show More
5) The Crucial Role of Renunciation - Danadasa
Renunciation is sometimes misunderstood as involving dramatic sacrifices or rejecting the world. In this talk, Danadasa emphasizes that itâs actually about creating spaciousness in the heart and mind ...Show More
6) Living with an Undefended Heart - Mary Stancavage
What does it mean to live with an undefended heart? Here Mary Stancavageâs explores the profound practice of living what she has been investigating for years. She begins by acknowledging that we all b...Show More
7) Relating to Ourselves and the World - Michaiel Patrick Bovenes
Michaiel Patrick Bovenes invites us on a spiritual journey to reconnect with our âCapital Sâ Self â the soulâs eternal essence â instead of staying trapped in ego-driven identities shaped by society. ...Show More
8) Responding to Injustice & Cruelty - Ian Challis
How might we meet the realities of cruelty and injustice with a grounded and compassionate Buddhist perspective? Ian Challis suggests that we first acknowledge that witnessing or experiencing cruelty ...Show More
9) Bringing Our Practice to These Difficult Times - Donald Rothberg
How can our Buddhist practice make a difference in the face of all the challenges of the modern world? Drawing on his decades of experience as a teacher, activist, and meditator, Donald Rothberg issue...Show More
10) Shakespeare Dharma - Matthew Perifano
How do the works of Shakespeare echo the teachings of the Buddha? In this heartfelt talk, Matthew Perifano reflects on the transformative power of language as he intertwines his lifelong love of Shake...Show More