Rephonic
Artwork for The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF

GBF
Buddhism
Mindfulness
Meditation
Compassion
Dharma
Community
Impermanence
LGBTQIA
Suffering
Equanimity
Mental Health
Brahma Viharas
Joy
Social Justice
Insight Meditation
Metta
San Francisco
Interconnectedness
Sangha
Zen Buddhism

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.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes926Founded4 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
Religion & SpiritualityBuddhism

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF

Latest Episodes

Eve Decker explores the vital necessity of cultivating joy not as a way to ignore suffering, but as a spiritual practice to maintain internal balance and equanimity. It is an internal ease independent of external circumstances. By embracing her perso... more

Finding a sense of lightness and joy ? Mary Stancavage explores the vital necessity of cultivating joy as a spiritual practice to maintain internal balance and equanimity in a world marked by violence, cruelty, and despair. 

Drawing on the wisdom of... more

YouTube

How can we prevent our hearts from hardening against a brutal world and instead use our own imperfections as a bridge to connection?

Joe Goode addresses this by arguing that while political or social resistance is necessary, the act of opposition ca... more

YouTube

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 "evenness of temper" -- a misund... more

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Tricycle Talks
Tricycle TalksTricycle: The Buddhist Review

Recent Guests

Mary Stancavage
Practitioner with 35+ years of meditation and yoga; leadership in social justice and interfaith work
Guiding Teachers Council for Insight Community of the Desert; Board member of Meditation Coalition and CLUE
Episode: The Resilience of Joy - Mary Stancavage
Joe Goode
Artistic Director of the Joe Goode Performance Group
UC Berkeley (Professor, Department of Theater, Dance and Performance Studies)
Episode: The Softened Heart: Cultivating Wisdom Through Vulnerability - Joe Goode
Rene Rivera
Meditation teacher for justice facilitation and leadership in spaces between binaries; restorative justice facilitator
East Bay Meditation Center; Ahisma Collective
Episode: The Balanced Heart: Redefining Equanimity in Times of Conflict - René Rivera
Sean Feit Oakes
Buddhism teacher focusing on meditation, Brahma Viharas, and social justice
Spirit Rock Meditation Center; East Bay Meditation Center; Insight Timer
Episode: Leading with a Friendly Heart - Sean Feit Oakes
Daigan Gaither
Reverend and Buddhist teacher speaking about gender, sexuality, and social justice
The Gay Buddhist Forum / GBF
Episode: It's Okay to Not be Okay - Daigan Gaither
Victoria Austin
Zen teacher and Dharma heir, Sōtō lineage
San Francisco Zen Center
Episode: Finding Your Posture of Peace - Victoria Austin
Mary Stares
Zen priest associated with San Francisco Zen Center and Tasahara
San Francisco Zen Center / Tasahara
Episode: The War Within: Transforming Aggression into a Pure Heart - Mary Stares
Kevin Griffin
Buddhist teacher and author known for connecting Dharma and recovery
kevingriffin.net / Author of One Breath at a Time, Living Kindness
Episode: Community: The Crucial Ingredient for Awakening - Kevin Griffin
Marcia Lieberman
Long-term Buddhist practitioner and artist
San Francisco Zen Center
Episode: Kubari: Generosity with Awareness - Marcia Lieberman

Host

Henry
Host affiliated with The Gay Buddhist Forum, frequently introducing discussions and moderating conversations.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Resilience of Joy - Mary Stancavage
Q: Mary, thank you so much. Can you hear me okay?
Yes, absolutely.
It's Okay to Not be Okay - Daigan Gaither
Q: When you say, it's OK to not be OK, can you talk about that?
Daigan describes how not turning away from suffering includes recognizing the difference between necessary information and overwhelming input, while maintaining practices that ground the body and mind. He emphasizes reminders from sangha, ritual, and daily mindfulness as ways to stay resilient, and he offers concrete strategies such as checking in with what brings joy, taking breaks, and engaging in small acts of care to interrupt cycles of overwhelm.
Finding Your Posture of Peace - Victoria Austin
Q: Could you repeat that?
The speaker elaborates on safety and the practice of stable contemplation, emphasizing gradual, supported steps to navigate intense emotions.
Loving-Kindness Practice: Cutting Through Everyday Anxiety - Sean Feit Oakes
Q: Bradley asks whether Metta sent out into the world has any real effect beyond the immediate circle or even beyond one's own life.
Sean explains that while Metta may not directly liberate others through mind alone, it shifts the mover and the world by changing how people act and relate when they themselves are coming from love, creating ripple effects in communities and even influencing collective actions over time.
Community: The Crucial Ingredient for Awakening - Kevin Griffin
Q: Is there a particular reason you really only focus on 12-step? Is that your experience or do you have anything supportive you can offer other than denigration of the 12 steps?
The speaker acknowledges personal history with AA and notes a shift toward Buddhist approaches like Recovery Dharma, suggesting balance and openness to multiple pathways while recognizing where the 12-step culture has helped many, and where it may not fit everyone.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF

What is The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers Buddhist practice as a toolkit for liberation, social action, and LGBTQIA-affirming communities. Episodes frequently blend meditation, ethical precepts, and personal storytelling with contemporary issues such as social justice, recovery, burnout, and interfaith dialogue. Guests tend to be senior Buddhist teachers, artists, and organizers who weave spirituality into activism, creativity, and community care. A notable strength is its accessible, practice-forward approach—often including guided exercises, Q&A, and practical applications of metta, equanimity, and sangha. The conversations frequently foreground queer perspectives, trauma-informed mindfulness, and the healing potential of compassionate action, making it particula... more

Where can I find podcast stats for The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF:

1. 10% Happier with Dan Harris
2. Tricycle Talks

How many episodes of The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF are there?

The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF launched 4 years ago and published 926 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF?

Recent guests on The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF include:

1. Mary Stancavage
2. Joe Goode
3. Rene Rivera
4. Sean Feit Oakes
5. Daigan Gaither
6. Victoria Austin
7. Mary Stares
8. Kevin Griffin

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days