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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.

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53:32

The Role of Pleasure in Our Practice - René Rivera

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF ·

2024/05/23

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" in Buddhism as something to be avoided so as not to trigger craving. René summarizes the importance of pleasure by quoting Betty Martin:"Pleasure is a powerful change agent. Pleasure helps you make friends with your body and that changes the sense of who ...

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55:02

Awakened Fearlessness - Dale Borglum

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF ·

2024/05/12

How can our relationship with fear deepen our practice?In this rich talk, Dale Borglum explains that in fear, we are separated from our feeling of unity. Yet, all true contemplative traditions teach that the end of the spiritual path brings us to the realization that all is one. He speaks of the two main spiritual paths: Devotion and Self-Inquiry.Both share the practice of meditation to realize oneness and the fact that we are not the contents of our thoughts or experiences. To appr...

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47:24

Wise Speech in Difficult Times - Tom Baker

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF ·

2024/05/05

Why is wholesome speech one of the hardest precepts to navigate?In this talk, Tom Baker explores the many nuances of wise conversation, including:The ways our words cause sufferingThe intoxicating aspect of slander and gossipThe mindfulness component of watching our speechListening with our whole presenceOur responsibility to speak out against injusticeOvercoming our reluctance to speak up for ourselvesA Buddhist perspective on freedom of speech______________ Tetsugen Tom Baker is a Soto Zen ...

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51:14

The Dance of Change - Syra Smith

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF ·

2024/04/28

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82:25

Retreat Pt. 8 of 8 - Sean Feit Oakes (Vajrapani...

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF ·

2024/04/21

Enjoy a full 5-day retreat experience with these recordings from GBF's Spring 2024 Retreat, held at Vajrapani Insititute. Includes dharma talks, chanting and guided meditations. ______________ Sean Feit Oakes, PhD (he/him, queer, Puerto Rican & English ancestry, living on unceded Pomo land in NorCal), teaches Buddhism and somatic practice focusing on the integration of meditation, trauma resolution, and social justice. He received teaching authorization from Jack Kornfield, and wrot...

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100:58

Retreat Pt. 6 of 8 - Sean Feit Oakes (Vajrapani...

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF ·

2024/04/20

Enjoy a full 5-day retreat experience with these recordings from GBF's Spring 2024 Retreat, held at Vajrapani Insititute. Includes dharma talks, chanting and guided meditations. ______________ Sean Feit Oakes, PhD (he/him, queer, Puerto Rican & English ancestry, living on unceded Pomo land in NorCal), teaches Buddhism and somatic practice focusing on the integration of meditation, trauma resolution, and social justice. He received teaching authorization from Jack Kornfield, and wrot...

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73:52

Retreat Pt. 7 of 8 - Sean Feit Oakes (Vajrapani...

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF ·

2024/04/20

Enjoy a full 5-day retreat experience with these recordings from GBF's Spring 2024 Retreat, held at Vajrapani Insititute. Includes dharma talks, chanting and guided meditations. ______________ Sean Feit Oakes, PhD (he/him, queer, Puerto Rican & English ancestry, living on unceded Pomo land in NorCal), teaches Buddhism and somatic practice focusing on the integration of meditation, trauma resolution, and social justice. He received teaching authorization from Jack Kornfield, and wrot...

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88:31

Retreat Pt. 5 of 8 - Sean Feit Oakes (Vajrapani...

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF ·

2024/04/19

Enjoy a full 5-day retreat experience with these recordings from GBF's Spring 2024 Retreat, held at Vajrapani Insititute. Includes dharma talks, chanting and guided meditations. ______________ Sean Feit Oakes, PhD (he/him, queer, Puerto Rican & English ancestry, living on unceded Pomo land in NorCal), teaches Buddhism and somatic practice focusing on the integration of meditation, trauma resolution, and social justice. He received teaching authorization from Jack Kornfield, and wrot...

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150:20

Retreat Pt. 4 of 8 - Sean Feit Oakes (Vajrapani...

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF ·

2024/04/19

Enjoy a full 5-day retreat experience with these recordings from GBF's Spring 2024 Retreat, held at Vajrapani Insititute. Includes dharma talks, chanting and guided meditations. ______________ Sean Feit Oakes, PhD (he/him, queer, Puerto Rican & English ancestry, living on unceded Pomo land in NorCal), teaches Buddhism and somatic practice focusing on the integration of meditation, trauma resolution, and social justice. He received teaching authorization from Jack Kornfield, and wrot...

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104:17

Deepening Practice on Retreat - Sean Feit Oakes...

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF ·

2024/04/19

Recorded at the 2024 GBF Spring Retreat at Vajrapani Institute, April 18, 2024 A chanting session precedes the talk, which begins at 29:50 A Primer for Entering RetreatThough much of our practice may be solitary, retreat can be a time to emphasize the richness of shared spiritual life. In addition to a collective, interwoven practice, retreats can also call us to go deeper by getting real with ourselves and our lives—especially as we age—by integrating parts of our experience we may have once...

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107:32

Retreat Pt. 2 of 8 - Sean Feit Oakes (Vajrapani...

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF ·

2024/04/18

Enjoy a full 5-day retreat experience with these recordings from GBF's Spring 2024 Retreat, held at Vajrapani Insititute. Includes dharma talks, chanting and guided meditations. ______________ Sean Feit Oakes, PhD (he/him, queer, Puerto Rican & English ancestry, living on unceded Pomo land in NorCal), teaches Buddhism and somatic practice focusing on the integration of meditation, trauma resolution, and social justice. He received teaching authorization from Jack Kornfield, and wrot...

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70:55

Retreat Pt. 1 of 8 - Sean Feit Oakes (Vajrapani...

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF ·

2024/04/17

Enjoy a full 5-day retreat experience with these recordings from GBF's Spring 2024 Retreat, held at Vajrapani Insititute. Includes dharma talks, chanting and guided meditations. ______________ Sean Feit Oakes, PhD (he/him, queer, Puerto Rican & English ancestry, living on unceded Pomo land in NorCal), teaches Buddhism and somatic practice focusing on the integration of meditation, trauma resolution, and social justice. He received teaching authorization from Jack Kornfield, and wrot...

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47:09

Living Our Practice - Kevin Griffin

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF ·

2024/04/14

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47:27

The Wisdom Within the Heart Sutra

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF ·

2024/04/07

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52:32

Thinking vs. Experiencing - David Lewis

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF ·

2024/03/24

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55:45

Generosity as a Means to Joy - Ian Challis

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF ·

2024/03/17

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50:41

Can Our Life Be Ethical AND Joyous? Steven Tierney

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF ·

2024/03/10

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52:29

Jewels From Our Dark Places - Laura Burges

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF ·

2024/03/03

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44:44

The Stories We Tell Ourselves - Daigan Gaither

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF ·

2024/02/18

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59:06

The Alchemy of Generosity - Kevin Martin

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF ·

2024/02/11

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