Revoked

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Via Brave New Films - Pulse

Eight years ago today, our hearts were shattered by the devastating loss of 49 beautiful souls at Pulse Nightclub. They were dancing, they were celebrating Pride, and they should’ve been safe. They were not just numbers but cherished individuals—friends, family, and loved ones—whose lives were tragically cut short simply for being who they were.

In honoring their memory, we renew our commitment to advocate for common sense gun laws and to protect the rights of those in the LGBTQ+ community.

Our recent initiatives, including the powerful short film "Save a Child, Secure Your Gun," and the continued promotion of our free documentary "Making a Killing: Guns, Greed and the NRA," serve as urgent reminders of the work that still needs to be done. One of the most powerful ways to honor those lost to senseless gun violence is through ACTION.

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Additionally, we are proud to announce the release of our latest video, "IN OUR HANDS." This video is a poignant call to action, urging everyone to vote for politicians who advocate for the rights and safety of LGBTQ+ individuals. We encourage you to share the video with your community!

By raising our voices, sharing these important messages, and casting our votes, we can honor the lives lost at Pulse Nightclub and work towards a future where everyone can live safely and freely.

Thank you for standing with us in this fight for justice and equality.

Onward,

Brave New Films
https://www.bravenewfilms.org/

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Tuesday, June 11, 2024

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Via LGBTQ Nation - Denver!

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Via GBF: "The Thousand Natural Shocks" with Laura Burges

How can Buddhist philosophy help us address the everyday suffering we encounter in a human body - the accidents, falls, missteps, mistakes, broken bones and broken hearts?

In this talk, Laura Burges recounts her own experience following a recent fall and injury. She shares practices and reminders that can be helpful when we experience "The thousand natural shocks that flesh is heir to" of which Hamlet spoke.

Among these are:
1. Notice that you are safe in this moment.
2. Love your inner child and past.
3. Remember impermanence and that our troubles will change
4. Respond rather than react - stop and take 3 deep breaths.
5. Don't take things personally.
6. Find the things you can say yes to.
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Listen to the talk on your favorite podcast player or our website:

https://gaybuddhist.org/podcast/the-thousand-natural-shocks-laura-burges/

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Via Dhamma Wheel | Right Intention: Cultivating Lovingkindness

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RIGHT INTENTION
Cultivating Lovingkindness

Whatever you intend, whatever you plan, and whatever you have a tendency toward, that will become the basis upon which your mind is established. (SN 12.40) Develop meditation on lovingkindness, for when you develop meditation on lovingkindness, all ill will will be abandoned. (MN 62)

The purpose of lovingkindness is warding off ill will. (Vm 9.97)

Reflection

Our capacity for lovingkindness is one of the great resources we have as human beings. Yes, we can be nasty and feel ill will toward one another, but this can always be replaced by lovingkindness, at least in principle. Learning how to do this is both a challenge and an opportunity. Here we are told that if we are able to arouse and maintain a feeling of kindness, our minds will be immune, at least for the time being, from all aversion.

Daily Practice

Practice lovingkindness, if only as a protection from ill will. It is easy to get annoyed, to be bothered by people and things, to be surly and sour as you go through the day. But this is unhealthy, does not feel good, and infects the people around you. Look instead at others with goodwill and benevolence and kindness, even if this is difficult to do. You will not only release ill will toward others but also shield yourself from others' ill will toward you.

Tomorrow: Refraining from False Speech
One week from today: Cultivating Compassion

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