What 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 fos…

04.14.24-Sunday PM - Evangelist Cornelius Williams - " The Lifting Of The Lifted" by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

Tuesday PM - 04.09.24 - Evangelist Cornelius Williams - " The War Of Wells " by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

04.02.24 - Tuesday PM - Pastor Kevin Bradford - " Hair, Sex, and The Holy Ghost " by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

03.31.24 - Sunday AM - Rev. Rodger Carruth - " The Ultimate Sacrifice " by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

03.26.24 -Tuesday PM - Bro. Raymond Andreas - "Can I Get A Witness" by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

03.24.24 - Sunday PM - Bro. Nate Ruiz- "My Response To The King " by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

Do we trust our thoughts more than the wisdom of our own experience? In this talk, David Lewis helps us see that our reliance on thinking and studying can be an obstacle to gaining a true understanding of reality. He outlines that Sangha can help us gain wisdom in three ways, through: Direct experience - meditating in silence Listening to Dharma ta…

03.24.24 - Sunday AM - Pastor Kevin Bradford - " I Shall Not Be Moved " by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

03.19.24 - Tuesday PM - Pastor Kevin Bradford - " Wonders and Signs" by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

Can generosity lead to joy in a wounded world? Ian Challis believes so, and helps us explore both our generous impulses and the actions they give rise to if we allow it. Generosity is the first of the 10 Paramis or beautiful qualities that lead to Buddhahood: Generosity Virtue Renunciation Wisdom Energy Patience Truthfulness Resolve Loving Kindness…

3.17.24 - Sunday AM - Bro. Jordan Johnson - " From Struggle to Testimony" by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

3.12.24 - Tuesday PM - Pastor Kevin Bradford - " Mane Of The Lion " by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

3.10.24 - Sunday PM - Pastor Bryce Cosme - " Put a Yet on It " by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

Steven Tierney shares that we begin to truly embody the Bodhisattva vow when our decisions are based on their impact on "we" rather than "I." We pause and consider others before we think or act. It doesn't mean we forget ourselves, but that others are considered in our actions. Taking this vow we commit to not being instigators of any further chaos…

3.05.24 - Tuesday PM - Pastor Kevin Bradford - "Vested Apostolic Power" by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

3.03.24 - Sunday PM - Missionary Ryan Thompson - " A God of Necessary Detours " by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

How can our practice inform encounters with dark times, when we feel loss or face a turning point with trepidation? Laura Burges shares that we can find "fountains of joy" even in going to the places that scare us. Our practice is not separate from the dark places - we can turn towards the darkness and examine it clearly and experience the "soft he…

3.03.24 - Sunday AM - Pastor Kevin Bradford - " Keep Me From The Dogs" by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

2.20.24 - Tuesday PM - Rev. Chris Hornsby - " A Word for the Withered " by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

Rev. Chris Hornsby - " It's Time To Embrace Isaac" by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

2.18.24 - Sunday PM - Rev. Chris Hornsby - " Is Your Seed Still in the Barn?" by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

We all have Stories, Opinions, and Ideas but we don't have to buy into them. In this talk, Rev. Daigan Gaither explains that as humans, our minds think; it's just what they do. Letting go of these thoughts can become the focus of our practice. He examines the trap of thinking that our meditation should be a certain way, but then our experience ofte…

2.11.24 - Sunday PM by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

Alchemy is all about transformation, and there is nothing in our practice more transformative than generosity - toward both ourselves and others. In this talk, Kevin Martin shares that what we do on the cushion is the most generous thing we can give to ourselves. Our practice can help us disrupt personal karma by making us more curious about the de…

2.11.24 - Sunday AM - Rev. Chris Hornsby - "The Remedy for the Overwhelmed" by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

"Responding to the Correct Evidence" - Rev. Chris Hornsby - 2.6.24 Tuesday PM by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

02.04.24 - Sunday AM - Rev Jacob Phillips - " Leftover Lamb " by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

2.4.24 - Sunday PM - Rev. Jacob Phillips - "David's Approach To A New Season" by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

How do we bring our practice into the difficult moments of relationships with others? Can we learn from these and approach them with curiosity and presence as an opportunity to grow? René Rivera looks at the ways our practice can help us become more aware of when our words or behaviors generate conflict. He shares his approach to mend these transgr…

1.30.24 - Tuesday PM - Pastor Kevin Bradford - " Biblical Leadership " by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

The Diamond Approach incorporates some aspects of psychology to look at what causes our suffering, obscures our innate qualities, and stands in the way of personal freedom. In this talk, Trip Weil examines a key aspect he sees that the Diamond Approach shares with Buddhism: one calls it the super-ego, and the other speaks of the demon Mara. He expl…

1.23.24 - Tuesday PM - Bro. Laren Kaufman - "Having The Hart's Heart" by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

Youth service - January 12th, 2024 by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

01.07.23 - Sunday AM - Pastor Kevin Bradford- " The Hammer " by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

1.16.23 - Tuesday PM - Bro. Martin Fields - " Our Purpose On Purpose " by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

Sunday PM - 1.14.23 - Rev. Bryce Cosme - " The God Of Miracles " by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

1.14.23 - Sunday AM - Pastor Kevin Bradford - " The Fire " by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

How do we quiet the 'monkey mind' that dwells on regrets of the past and fear of the future? In this talk, Michaiel Patrick Bovenes shares that the monkey mind is fueled by immature aspects of our ego. He looks at the stages our ego goes through as we mature: Am I getting enough? Am I good enough? Am I doing enough? I am enough. He explains how we …

Sometimes it can be a relief to hear the recognition offered in the First Noble Truth: that suffering exists and everyone experiences it. In addition to this fact, the Buddha taught that suffering can be ended. All of his teachings on achieving this freedom from suffering fall under two wings: wisdom and compassion. In this talk, infused with dharm…

Tuesday PM - 01.02.23 -Pastor Kevin Bradford- " No Empty Chair " by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

12.29.23 - Friday PM - 238 Conference - Rev. Taylor Fish - " Moved by A Must " by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

12.29.23 - Friday AM - 238 Conference - Rev. Colton Carroll - " It Was Just a Song " by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

12.28.23 - Thursday PM - 238 Conference - Rev. Taylor Fish - " The Abandoned Realm " by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

12.28.23 - Thursday AM - 238 Conference - Rev. Colton Carroll - " The Forgotten Calling " by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

12.27.23 - Wednesday PM - 238 Conference - Rev. Taylor Fish " How To Kill The Preacher " by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

12.24.23 - Sunday AM - Evangelist Cornelius Williams - " The Mercies Of Myrrh " by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

12.19.2023 - Tuesday PM - Pastor Kevin Bradford - "God With Us, Through Us" by GBFPCद्वारा GBFPC

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Dharma friends for over 30 years, Danadasa and John Del Bagno present Dharmic poetry, artwork, and chanting. View the artwork and poetry selections at https://gaybuddhist.org/podcast/art-poetry-and-the-imagination-danadasa-chan-john-del-bagno/ ______________ Dhammachari Danadasa has been practicing with the San Francisco Buddhist Center (SFBC) comm…