Gay Men's Spirituality and Sexuality

[@organist1982]

This video was very insightful and helpful to me; thank you! You each have such a calming personality full of light and love! 🌈

[@EcstaticSelf]

Thank you very much!

[@darren-main]

Thanks!!

[@myjoncarllewis]

Thanks, Kae, for your balanced approach to our appetites. I love the way you refuse to pathologize sexuality per se. There is so much focus on how sexuality can be problematic, and because you actually show people HOW it can be good, and teach time-honored PRACTICES to allow it to be healthy, you draw us into a positive space as opposed to merely "protecting" us from the dangers everyone focuses on. The dangers are there, but a continual focus on the pathology first, rather than the healthy, spiritual approaches which can be learned, we're not moving into our highest potentials and we're not helping others get there. Yes, sex has been called bad. Got that T-shirt. Heard it all! Thank you, Kae for moving us to another level of consciousness which we can explore when or focus is where we're going instead of what we want to flee. Namaste, brother.

[@everydaywithiboblak]

I'm woman to woman. I love gay men's content.

[@symbionese2348]

Our Lesbian sisters are our good friends, if we will encourage them to be.

[@that1monk]

a hunky gay man who is spiritual, soft spoken, and quotes shakespeare. lordy, i had to stop what i was doing and sit down to catch my breath. ❤😜🌈🪷

[@symbionese2348]

Why? There are many of us.

[@paullewis2413]

@@symbionese2348. Yes the stereotype drag Queen or femm boy is only a part of homosexuality. Many gay men are not at all obvious, some prefer to remain in the closet successfully because of family disapproval.

[@desfrancis2543]

Thank you for your efforts in making our lives more meaningful.

[@daodejing81]

Look within. Reflect on your life, and wisdom will find its way to you.

[@tyamada21]

A segment from 'Saved by the Light of the Buddha Within'... My new understandings of what many call 'God -The Holy Spirit' - and being gay, resulting from some of the extraordinary ongoing after-effects relating to an NDE... Myoho-Renge-Kyo represents the identity of what some scientists are now referring to as the unified field of consciousnesses. In other words, it’s the essence of all existence and non-existence - the ultimate creative force behind planets, stars, nebulae, people, animals, trees, fish, birds, and all phenomena, manifest or latent. All matter and intelligence are simply waves or ripples manifesting to and from this core source. Consciousness (enlightenment) is itself the actual creator of everything that exists now, ever existed in the past, or will exist in the future - right down to the minutest particles of dust - each being an individual ripple or wave. The big difference between chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and most other conventional prayers is that instead of depending on a ‘middleman’ to connect us to our state of inner enlightenment, we’re able to do it ourselves. That’s because chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo allows us to tap directly into our enlightened state by way of this self-produced sound vibration. ‘Who or What Is God?’ If we compare the concept of God being a separate entity that is forever watching down on us, to the teachings of Nichiren, it makes more sense to me that the true omnipotence, omniscience and omnipresence of what most people perceive to be God, is the fantastic state of enlightenment that exists within each of us. Some say that God is an entity that’s beyond physical matter - I think that the vast amount of information continuously being conveyed via electromagnetic waves in today’s world gives us proof of how an invisible state of God could indeed exist. For example, it’s now widely known that specific data relayed by way of electromagnetic waves has the potential to help bring about extraordinary and powerful effects - including an instant global awareness of something or a mass emotional reaction. It’s also common knowledge that these invisible waves can easily be used to detonate a bomb or to enable NASA to control the movements of a robot as far away as the Moon or Mars - none of which is possible without a receiver to decode the information that’s being transmitted. Without the receiver, the data would remain impotent. In a very similar way, we need to have our own ‘receiver’ switched on so that we can activate a clear and precise understanding of our own life, all other life and what everything else in existence is. Chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo each day helps us to achieve this because it allows us to reach the core of our enlightenment and keep it switched on. That’s because Myoho-Renge-Kyo represents the identity of what scientists now refer to as the unified field of consciousnesses. To break it down - Myoho represents the Law of manifestation and latency (Nature) and consists of two alternating states. For example, the state of Myo is where everything in life that’s not obvious to us exists - including our stored memories when we’re not thinking about them - our hidden potential and inner emotions whenever they’re dormant - our desires, our fears, our wisdom, happiness, karma - and more importantly, our enlightenment. The other state, ho, is where everything in Life exists whenever it becomes evident to us, such as when a thought pops up from within our memory - whenever we experience or express our emotions - or whenever a good or bad cause manifests as an effect from our karma. When anything becomes apparent, it merely means that it’s come out of the state of Myo (dormancy/latency) and into a state of ho (manifestation). It’s the difference between consciousness and unconsciousness, being awake or asleep, or knowing and not knowing. The second law - Renge - Ren meaning cause and ge meaning effect, governs and controls the functions of Myoho - these two laws of Myoho and Renge, not only function together simultaneously but also underlies all spiritual and physical existence. The final and third part of the tri-combination - Kyo, is the Law that allows Myoho to integrate with Renge - or vice versa. It’s the great, invisible thread of energy that fuses and connects all Life and matter - as well as the past, present and future. It’s also sometimes termed the Universal Law of Communication - perhaps it could even be compared with the string theory that many scientists now suspect exists. Just as the cells in our body, our thoughts, feelings and everything else is continually fluctuating within us - all that exists in the world around us and beyond is also in a constant state of flux - constantly controlled by these three fundamental laws. In fact, more things are going back and forth between the two states of Myo and ho in a single moment than it would ever be possible to calculate or describe. And it doesn’t matter how big or small, famous or trivial anything or anyone may appear to be, everything that’s ever existed in the past, exists now or will exist in the future, exists only because of the workings of the Laws ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’ - the basis of the four fundamental forces, and if they didn’t function, neither we nor anything else could go on existing. That’s because all forms of existence, including the seasons, day, night, birth, death and so on, are moving forward in an ongoing flow of continuation - rhythmically reverting back and forth between the two fundamental states of Myo and ho in absolute accordance with Renge - and by way of Kyo. Even stars are dying and being reborn under the workings of what the combination ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’ represents. Nam, or Namu - which mean the same thing, are vibrational passwords or keys that allow us to reach deep into our life and fuse with or become one with ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’. On a more personal level, nothing ever happens by chance or coincidence, it’s the causes that we’ve made in our past, or are presently making, that determine how these laws function uniquely in each of our lives - as well as the environment from moment to moment. By facing east, in harmony with the direction that the Earth is spinning, and chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo for a minimum of, let’s say, ten minutes daily to start with, any of us can experience actual proof of its positive effects in our lives - even if it only makes us feel good on the inside, there will be a definite positive effect. That’s because we’re able to pierce through the thickest layers of our karma and activate our inherent Buddha Nature (our enlightened state). By so doing, we’re then able to bring forth the wisdom and good fortune that we need to challenge, overcome and change our adverse circumstances - turn them into positive ones - or manifest and gain even greater fulfilment in our daily lives from our accumulated good karma. This also allows us to bring forth the wisdom that can free us from the ignorance and stupidity that’s preventing us from accepting and being proud of the person that we indeed are - regardless of our race, colour, gender or sexuality. We’re also able to see and understand our circumstances and the environment far more clearly, as well as attract and connect with any needed external beneficial forces and situations. As I’ve already mentioned, everything is subject to the law of Cause and Effect - the ‘actual-proof-strength’ resulting from chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo always depends on our determination, sincerity and dedication. For example, the levels of difference could be compared to making a sound on a piano, creating a melody, producing a great song, and so on. Something else that’s very important to always respect and acknowledge is that the Law (or if you prefer God) is in everyone and everything. NB: There are frightening and disturbing sounds, and there are tranquil and relaxing sounds. It’s the emotional result of any noise or sound that can trigger off a mood or even instantly change one. When chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo each day, we are producing a sound vibration that’s the password to our true inner-self - this soon becomes apparent when you start reassessing your views on various things - such as your fears and desires etc. The best way to get the desired result when chanting is not to view things conventionally - rather than reaching out to an external source, we need to reach into our own lives and bring our needs and desires to fruition from within - including the good fortune and strength to achieve any help that we may need. Chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo also reaches out externally and draws us towards, or draws towards us, what we need to make us happy from our environment. For example, it helps us to be in the right place at the right time - to make better choices and decisions and so forth. We need to think of it as a seed within us that we’re watering and bringing sunshine to for it to grow, blossom and bring forth fruit or flowers. It’s also important to understand that everything we need in life, including the answer to every question and the potential to achieve every dream, already exists within us.

[@ElmerBaez-f5m]

If your living a spiritual life, as a gay man, don't be unfaithful to your partner and don't be promiscuous!!!!!

[@zherin2063]

you're* Problem is, as far as I've experienced, gay men see promiscuity as an instrinsic part of their gay identity. Which is sad because the right uses that against us and all we do is perpetuate it. In the words of so many I've heard from, "It's [hooking up] what we do." Of course I find that horrific and NOT at the heart of who we really are or should be.

[@stantsi7]

easier said than done

[@notbuddha3982]

Defence mechanisms function to simply keep us alive for the next moment - they are not about right it wrong / if you’re alive in the next moment … then they did their job.

[@justmedmc6]

your guest today is interesting. He has lived through a lot just as i have. I recognise myself in him. Actually him in me LOL

[@Mamun-SEO-Expert]

I am looking forward to watching your video.

[@darren-main]

Great!

[@Mamun-SEO-Expert]

@@darren-main Thank you

[@kev60154]

❤❤❤❤ thank you

[@stantsi7]

god bless :)

[@stantsi7]

amen

[@farahgiama]

Kaelan's message is so valuable and important yet the audio is simply awful, unpleasant and annoying.

[@Donnie-hf5du]

I never experienced joy in sex in my life. I am so glad you and others will experience joy in sex. 60 and terminal. Single and disabled. I think the guy on my right is tired. Going to sleep

[@zherin2063]

Heroin's okay if it serves it's purpose and makes you feel good now. Just don't make it a long-term habit. Not sure the reasoning here in this discussion is on point!

[@timmsavage7912]

Your guest host is too much into himself. I can’t rely on his advice or what he say; hopefully you won’t have him back. The tank top turned me off. If he’s going to be on ask him to wear at least something to make it look, professional, less self-centered, more professional: the same top was worn to show everybody whatever muscle he has.

[@paullewis2413]

Also my impression however maybe he’s trying to demonstrate that not all gay men look effeminate?

[@Thenovarivers]

So...what your saying is that you don't value someone's word unless they are dressed in a way you find appealing? The fact you assume he is self centred based off the fact he has muscles and wears a tank top sounds more like you are projecting insecurities...

[@timmsavage7912]

@@Thenovarivers Yep. That’s what I’m saying.

[@timmsavage7912]

@@paullewis2413it’s a possibility; I really don’t care.

[@Thenovarivers]

@@timmsavage7912 I am sorry that your view of people is so shallow.

[@justmedmc6]

He needs to know that Christ died for those who hate gays and gays themselves. He does not distinguish. He loves both

[@symbionese2348]

Jesus Christ does not love hatred. Loves the sinner while he hates the sin, I suppose.

[@stantsi7]

first off this gentleman should clothe that said he's hot thats not the point! god bless and greater is He that lives in me than who lives in the world i speak as a gay man and human connection reigns not sex

[@kennethbailey9853]

😢😮😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@juliodenninsondenninson3460]

Unbelievable you talking about spiritual but if I’m Latin like me I’m out all this SH you were so rude and unfriendly just because I’m Latin guy i didn’t know spiritually has color and race

[@juanlajara1789]

I would not recommend this specific podcast episode. The guest speaker is disrespectful and self centered.

[@organist1982]

I didn't hear one thing that was disrespectful or self-centered. Could you provide an example?

[@EcstaticSelf]

Peace and blessings to you

[@darren-main]

🙏

[@symbionese2348]

@@organist1982 Apparently not.

[@stantsi7]

amen