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The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBF

GBF
Buddhism
Mindfulness
Compassion
Dharma
LGBTQIA
Metta
Generosity
Insight Meditation
Gaza
Israel
Loving Kindness
Recovery
Queer Community
Meditation
Impermanence
Loneliness
Pride Parade
Brahma Viharas
San Francisco
Ethical Living

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.

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Latest Episodes

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— to provide an internal sanctuary from the "pois... more

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 okay" as a living practice ... more

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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 sitting position but as an enduring ... more

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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 effort:

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Recent Guests

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
Marcia Lieberman
Long-term Buddhist practitioner and artist
San Francisco Zen Center
Episode: Kubari: Generosity with Awareness - Marcia Lieberman
Dorothy Hunt
Spiritual director of Moon Mountain Sangha and founder of the San Francisco Center for Meditation and Psychotherapy.
Moon Mountain Sangha
Episode: Becoming Just Awareness - Dorothy Hunt
Steven Tierney
Dharma-transmitted teacher in the lineage of Suzuki Roshi, psychotherapist, and educator.
Oceans Compassion Sangha, Gay Buddhist Fellowship
Episode: Living with Integrity - Steven Tierney
Michaiel Patrick Bovenes
Metaphysician, published author, spiritual healer, and founder of Soul-utions
Soul-utions
Episode: Relating to Ourselves and the World - Michaiel Patrick Bovenes
Matthew Perifano
Long-time member of The Gay Buddhist Fellowship and currently serves on board, passionate about Shakespeare and its connection to Buddhist teachings.
Birnam Wood Musical Shakespeare Co.
Episode: Shakespeare Dharma - Matthew Perifano
Melvin Escobar
Core teacher at the East Bay Meditation Center, licensed psychotherapist, and certified yoga instructor.
East Bay Meditation Center
Episode: Remembering Refuge - Melvin Escobar

Hosts

Henry
Host of The Gay Buddhist Forum, facilitating discussions and guest speakers on various aspects of Buddhist teachings and their relevance to contemporary issues.
Grisha
Host of The Gay Buddhist Forum, known for engaging deeply with the themes of Dharma and community within the context of LGBTQIA experiences.

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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.
Cultivating Equanimity - Beth Mulligan
Q: What does it mean to take a longer view?
It involves stepping back, not reacting, and allowing yourself to be calm, realizing that you may not know what's going to happen down the road.

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