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The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBFBringing Our Practice to These Difficult Times - Donald RothbergHow 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 issues an urgent call to integrate the deepest aspects of Buddhist practice with the pressing needs of our time. By uniting meditation, ethics, emotional work, joy, and conscious action, he maps out a path that combines inner development with outward action.The Five Themes of PracticeDonald structures his talk around five essential themes...2025-06-0859 min
City Lights PodcastJeffrey Rickman PlainSpokenIn this thought-provoking episode, Pastor Clay Lassiter sits down with Jeffrey Rickman, pastor, theologian, and host of the Plainspoken podcast, for a deep dive into the Global Methodist Church’s emerging identity and its unwavering commitment to holiness. With candor and conviction, Jeffrey shares insights into the current landscape of the GMC, its theological roots, and the challenges and opportunities ahead for a denomination seeking to remain both faithful and fruitful.Together, Clay and Jeffrey explore questions like:What sets the Global Methodist Church apart in today’s ecclesial environment?How can leaders embody and inspire a li...2025-06-0656 min
The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBFShakespeare Dharma - Matthew PerifanoHow 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 Shakespeare with his journey through Buddhism and the AIDS epidemic. He begins by framing the dharma as more than just teachings—truth, practice, and a deep refuge—and connects it to the power of Shakespearean language. Matthew highlights how Shakespeare can evoke profound emotional resonance, citing authors and works like Shakespeare Meets the Buddha and The Buddha and the Bard that mirr...2025-06-011h 00
1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries PodcastTHE LEGEND OF LASSETER'S REEFIn 1929 an Australian named Harold Bell Lassiter announced that he had found a fabulously rich gold deposit in the Northwest Territory years ago and that he needed the cash to raise an expedition to go after it. At first, he had no takers, but as the depression took hold and his story spread the money appeared and a group of experts gathered for a 1931 expedition. It wasn't long before Lasseter's story began to crumble, he had no samples and no map and very vague recollections- and the party ended up abandoning him as well as the project. He kept on...2025-03-3051 min
ATL BitLab PodcastRich Lassiter: First Currency Wars, Then Trade Wars, Then Real Wars - Atlanta BitPlebs - (EVNT004)In this episode, Rich Lassiter explores the economic insights from Jeff Booth's book, *The Price of Tomorrow.* Rich delves into the 2007-2008 financial meltdown and how experts' misjudgments led to rapid unraveling. He explains the dynamics of trust-based financial systems and the Ponzi-like nature of current economic structures. Rich also covers the transformative power of technology and the unique position of Bitcoin as a true free market, offering a comprehensive breakdown of platform dominance, creative destruction, and the Minsky Moment's impact on modern economies. Show Notes: https://atlbitlab.com/podcast/rich-lassiter-first-currency-wars-then-trade-wars-then-real-wars 00:00 Introduction: Currency Wars and...2025-02-2732 min
Harvey Brownstone Interviews...Harvey Brownstone Interviews Acclaimed TV, Screen & Stage Actor, Richard KindHarvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Acclaimed TV, Screen & Stage Actor, Richard KindAbout Harvey's guest:Today’s special guest, Richard Kind, is a renowned and beloved, multi-award winning actor whose exceptional body of work includes many iconic performances. On the big screen, you’ve seen him in dozens of movies including “Mr. Saturday Night”, “Hacks”, “Quicksand”, “The Station Agent”, “A Serious Man”, “The Producers”, “For Your Consideration”, “Argo”, “Tankhouse”, and “Wolfs”, to name just a few. And on television, he’s best remembered for playin...2024-12-091h 08
Share The MicVotes & Vibes: Embracing Cultural Identity through VotingJoin us for an inspiring episode featuring Josh Vasa and Yamini Bhat, two passionate advocates for community engagement and civic responsibility. In this enlightening conversation, they delve into the vital role of voting in shaping our future and the importance of being active participants in our communities. With their unique perspectives and rich cultural backgrounds, Josh and Yamini emphasize how every voice matters and how collective action can drive meaningful change. Tune in to learn how you can make a difference and empower others to do the same! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more thought-provoking discussions!2024-10-2142 min
The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBFAwakened Fearlessness - Dale BorglumHow 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 approach that sense of oneness, Da...2024-05-1255 min
The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBFRetreat Pt. 3 of 8 - Deepening Practice on Retreat- Sean Feit Oakes (Vajrapani 2024.04.17)Recorded at the 2024 GBF Spring Retreat at Vajrapani Institute, April 18, 2024A chanting session precedes the talk, which begins at 29:50A 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 left out.In this rich talk, Sean Feit Oake...2024-04-191h 44
The Gay Buddhist Forum by GBFThe Wisdom Within the Heart Sutra - PrasadachittaWhat does it mean to go beyond separation as described in the Heart Sutra? Prasadachitta prefaces this rich talk by asking us to consider all the ways we are steeped in separation. This is evidenced by our language's practice of adding -ism to a tradition or condition to define ourselves or others -- a practice that can serve as a judgment that fosters separation. He goes on to state that the word dharma can have multiple meanings:Realizing the nature of reality as sentient beings experience it. The teachings of th...2024-04-0747 min