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Created by Bob Barzan, this site offers referrals to many interesting pages and opportunities. The page is courtesy of Brent Hunter who runs The Park web site. Visit the entire park. Barzan also has a web page devoted to Practice Advice about Leaving the Priesthood.
Manifest Love: Finding new ways to be with and for each other.
Manifest Love offers trainings around the country in gay men's spirituality and ethics. The Founders declare their basic beliefs: 1) We aspire to create a more affectionate and loving gay world, that better manifests our most humane values in public and private. 2) We reject a queer culture that says we must compete, that attitude always serves us better than affection, that we need endanger one another, or that we cannot publicly embrace our most loving natures. 3) We affirm and support a robust sexual culture, as we know it's not all of who we are. 4) We know change is possible. As gay men helped build our culture, we can rebuild it. We know taking concrete actions can help us do better with and for each other. 5) We can give ourselves a world that better honors the true values of our hearts. That is the world we want for ourselves, and for each other. We think it is time we gave ourselves the gay lives we truly want.
At Temenos.com, there are numerous discussion boards. Here's link to the Interfaith Discussion.
Gay Intentional Community in Southern Colorado. Looking for prospective members.
Here's a very interesting site about the spiritual faculties of creative intention and manifesting reality, offering a protocol of specific instructions for exercising and focusing these powers. What's especially interesting is that the model goal for manifestation is a "Dream Boy," that is, a perfect expression in another gay man of fresh, exuberant, affectionate, youthful maleness, a fulfillment of "Fond, Flow, Effluence,"-- which is what we subjective beings really are -- achieved through realizing and acting on one's complete oneness with Source. Interesting artwork!
An interesting site. Posts of articles about how gay consciousness offers solutions to human problems. Though not specifically "spiritual," the site reaches to the core of spiritual concern for "saving the world." Here's a good place to look for ideas about getting involved.
Contains links to gay-supportive churches.
A freely distributed web-based ezine of experimental spirituality, with significant gay content. Ashé is an Afro-Caribbean word for spirit or life-force. It describes the energy which inhabits all people, animals, plants and objects. Ashé is a singular force which is everywhere differentiated into the myth of duality. Prem is the Sanskrit word for Divine Love. It is Love that is nonspecific, undirected and undiferentiating.
A web site for caregivers created by a recently out gay Methodist minister named Mac. Lots of good information. Rev Mac writes: "Caregivers need care, too. Each week I provide a "centering moment" for doctors, nurses, social workers and other professional caregivers as well as non-professionals who need care themselves."
There are quite a number of web rings related to gay spirituality. Clicking here will take you to the intro page for Webring. Select Religion, then in the next list select Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual. You'll be given the chance to log in and join any rings that interest you.
This site is a member of WebRing. To browse visit Here.
No More Fat Bears- A Healthy Guide and Cookbook, Vol.1,
a cookbook by gay spirit enthusiast--and White Crane contributor--Penn Collins (aka Two Ravens Talking). Who, along with his partner have now lost over 90 lbs. The book is vegan friendly (tho some dishes like Autumn Pork do not translate) With notes and tips on healthier eating.
A Magazine of Sexuality and Spirituality, non-gay but very open to all forms of sexuality. More specifically sexual than White Crane Journal, but in very much the same spirit.
Mantantra is a website aimed at gay men interested in sexual spirituality and tantra. Its content deals primarily with the book "The ManTantra Letters" -- a correspondence over distance and time about sexual and spiritual awakenings. The authors mix their beliefs and experiences of Eastern philosophies and modern Western culture as they deal with their spiritual sexuality frankly and candidly.
Spiritual topics related to Shamanism, Paganism, Egyptian, Tantra, Toltec, Mayan, Native, and other spiritual knowledge towards higher awareness and truth in religious and non religious natures. An alternative to the mainstream gay religion groups.
Expert on bisexuality, sacred & radical sex, and inter-related oppressions issues with a book on queer feminist sacred sexuality in the works. Some excerpts are available on the site.
Explore gay male life, older, wiser, a site for mature men. The subject matter and perspectives are those of gay men who were born in 1970 or earlier. But anyone of any adult age will enjoy the pictures, artwork, fiction, question and answer column, and numerous erotic offerings.
Here's the site of a spiritual writer and former activist named Bruce Drouin. He's a recovered alcoholic. He tells and interesting story of his life (on the page this links to). He attributes the motivation for his recovery to the influence of a gay PWA. The site includes poetry and spiritual writing.
Helping gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered parents and their children cope with the issues that surround them at work, in schools, and in the community. The site offers books and clothing geared toward alternative families in addition to providing up-to-date news articles, things to do with the kids, and discussions of legal issues. Free newsletter and a discussion board where gay parents can share ideas, advice, and frustrations.
Robert Samson's Psychological Astrology approaches the time-honored science of astrology with modern psychological and spiritual insights
Will I Go To Heaven? The Black Gay Spiritual Dilemma
Does God love gays and lesbians? Does the Bible speak good of Same Gender Loving (SGL) people? Is sex right or wrong? Can a person be SGL and Christian? To go to Heaven, does a person have to be "straight"? Why are so many people abused in churches they have helped build? These are some of the questions Black evangelist Tuan N'Gai, one of the co-founders of Living Faith Church of the Full Covenant in Dallas Texas, answers in this confrontational new book. Using Divine revelation and his personal testimony to amplify scriptural truths, Tuan endeavors to bring peace to the hurting and wondering SGL Christian.
SpaGayWorldSearch/Religion
A gay search engine/list of gay links, SpaGayWorld has a page devoted to Religion. Lots of links from here.
Topics include eroticism and spirituality, legendary Blue Note Records designer Reid Miles, and the titillating vagaries of being an Internet pornographer. Bob Vickery -- erotica author and Buddhist -- considers how "casual" sex between men can be a movement towards greater interconnectedness rather than a loveless vice. "Rough Trade, Daddy, Golden Boy, Sailor, Jock, Blue Collar Stud....Casual Sex is all about the hunt for something bigger than ourselves." Read "Applying Buddhist Dharma to Casual Sex"
Also Don Shewey on gay men's pornography.
An interesting page with links to gay sex sites as well as spirituality sites, a little porn, a little spirituality.
An article by Roger Corless in the San Francisco Gay Buddhist Fellowship newsletter Aug-Sept 2002 explores the idea of expandingHarry Hay's idea of subject-subject consciousness to apply to non-duality of gay/straight, male/female differentiation.
C.A.T.S. (Community Awareness for Transgender Support)
A shelter for transgendered homeless, based in Houston TX, with support groups in Texas, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota. Seeks financial support.
The webpage of White Crane contributor Greg Kasperek. Very interesting story of Greg's personal experience. Link of page about his books on metaphysics and spiritual cosmology.
The website of a gay spiritual writer, Ko Imani. Links to a yahoo group called newlgbtactivism. Imani writes heartfelt and insightful --and very appealing--columns on a variety of gay spiritual and gay political subjects. He is author of the forthcoming book Shirt of Flame: The Secret Gay Art of War.
a book by Kurt Kawold, a non-gay man, but with a good sense of what spirituality should be about and strong sense of the error of religious persecution of gay people. His book is based on a beautiful mystical vision:
I was in a place with a gathering of spirits. I felt the greatest peace, tranquility and ecstasy. I felt a rapture that was beyond a person's imagination. I felt as if I was a part of God. I was mentally communicating and in sync with everyone; all the prophets of the bible, many historical people whom I had read about, many deceased acquaintances and relatives. There was no dominant force, no forceful leader. I somehow knew who everyone was. Every thought was interacted with the whole community. I had no questions; it seemed as if everything was revealed and crystal clear. I saw the universe stretched out before us like a vast expanse with spirits engaged in mental interaction like master craftsmen contemplating the creation of a new frontier.
An e-group discussion about spiritual sexuality operated by regular White Crane contributor Bruce Grether. Very good wisdom here in the spirit of Joseph Kramer.
The personal homepage of Darrell Grizzle, a large but friendly Dancing Bear. Explorations in Creation Spirituality, healing, and non-violent activism.
A site by a young gay man, lots of links to witchcraft, wiccan and pagan sites. Nice graphics.
Books on Queer Theory by John Vore, Lisa De Niscia, and Jon-Henri Damski. Including a book by Vore in Priestly sex-abuse and spiritual recovery. Website includes a couple of interesting articles on timely issues that complement the books featured.
A neat website with great graphics. Just getting started. Lots of information available.
A nice site with links to many other sites including Men's Resorts, Bodybuilder sites, spiritual sites. The focus of the site is body work of all sorts.
A site with articles and links about gay spirituality, spiritual mentoring, Biblical meaning. Attractive. Many contributors are Canadian.
This site announces workshops in dreamwork and life mastery (held in Sedona and in Hawaii) by Keith Varnum, also info about Varnum's books.
Gayspiritcamp.com. A retreat center in upstate New York managed by gay therapist John Stasio. Site includes upcoming schedule of events.
A site managed by Atlanta therapist and Body Electric trainer, John Ballew. Good links and a special page of Resources for Youth. Also a free email newsletter by Ballew. Info about John Ballew's practice and teaching schedule
"In the woods" is a gay, clothing optional, member's only campground, owned and operated by avid gay campers who understand the needs of today's outdoorsman. To our customer's, we provide a safe haven to meet other's, relax and get back to nature.
A site retailing artistically done nudes and other painting, photographs, sculptures, etc appealing to gay men's tastes.
Ramer, gay mythologist, writes a regular column at www.enlightenment.com
"Gay Warrior: Transforming Betrayal into Wisdom"
A book by Jim Fickey and Gary Grimm, gay psychologists in Santa Fe, NM. Jungian archetypal psychology applied to gay men's experience of transforming self perception -- and incidentally, saving the world
September 11, 2001: Gay Victims and Heroes
A page about the events beginning the Terrorist War focusing on gay people caught in the disaster.
Dawn Manor Retreat and Study Center
A retreat center and intentional community in the Catskills north of New York City. The site gives their schedule of upcoming events. Many retreats specifically for gay men.
A site by Christie, a Christian homosexual, with interesting articles on The Naturalness of Homosexuality, Rules about Hair Length and Head Coverings in the Bible, the versions of the Bible. A page of links to other, mostly specifically Christian, spirituality sites and articles about gay psychological functioning.
Started by Ben of Ben and Jerry's. A place dedicated to making a difference. Not gay, but certainly aligned with our issues and hopes.
Designed to unite gay & lesbian parents and families worldwide, ProudParenting.com offers news and information related to a wide variety of parenting issues, including adoption, surrogacy and society's acceptance of children with gay & lesbian parents. ProudParenting.com is also a resource that provides quick access to web links, as well as an online directory of gay & lesbian parenting-related websites worldwide.
Hundreds of email-based communities for the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgendered, HIV/AIDS, and leather/S&M communities. QueerNet is a project of Online Policy Group, Inc., a non-profit organizationdedicated to online policy research, outreach, and action on issues such as access, privacy, defamation, and the digital divide.
GALVA 108: The Gay and Lesbian Vaishnava Association
This site has been provided to serve everyone involved with or interested in Hindu spirituality, a gay version of the Krishna Consciousness movement.
Here's a site for Hindu Saivism (devotion to Shiva) recommended by a gay Shaivite monk. His personal website is aumnamahshivaya.org
A nonprofit foundation, the Celebrant USA Foundation, trains Celebrants to perform all types of ceremonies and rituals, including weddings, lesbian and gay commitment ceremonies, ceremonies for babies and children, and funerals.
Categories include everything from before the event (jewelry, massage, parties) to during the ceremony then on to the honeymoon (travel agents, pet sitters, B&B) and life after the ceremony (realtors, insurance and financial agents, landscapers, housecleaning services).
Legitimize your relationship and protect your rights -- log onto rainbowlaw.com
An artist who creates lovely erotic drawings with a mythic twist
Here's a link to a message board/reflector for gay men interested in the Radical Faeries
A website and message board for gay men looking for friends and lovers, designed not to look typically pornographic and sexualized.
The Faeries of Columbus OH
Mystics are the true sourcerers of the world, carrying the sacred flame of love, acceptance and celestial participation in their hearts and minds. No matter the path one follows, to be a true mystic means to be able to find divine beauty anywhere and to notice the absolute truth. Here is a place where gay hermits, wizards, monks, magicians, bards, faeries, wanderers, tantrics, gypsies, et al can gather and share stories, musings, philosophies, beliefs and practices.
Darren John Main has posted 4 clubs on Yahoo for spiritual minded lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people to connect at. There is a chat room, message board, a place to post photos, and if you choose. . .a place to leave your contact information.
Queer Spirituality California Queer Spirituality International Queer Spirituality San Francisco Queer Spirituality USA Darren John Main also sends out a daily wisdom message. Go to his site for info. Also information about his new book Spiritual Journeys Along the Yellow Brick Road.
Christopher Penczak is a practicing Witch and the author of City Magick, Urban Rituals, Spells and Shamanism, is available through Red Wheel/Weiser Publishing, Inc. He is currently working on a book entitled Gay Witchcraft and is forming a Gay Men's Spirituality and Meditation Group in Southern New Hampshire.
An interesting article by Walter Wink, Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Auburn Theological Seminary in New York City. This is posted on Mel White's webpage. You can link to White's page and SoulForce from here.
The San Francisco gay and lesbian community "free university" and lecture series.
a comprehensive guide to gay and lesbian philanthropic foundations. Also provides the option of donating online to any one of 15 LGBT Community Foundations across North America. (editor's note: Spirituality in action is giving money away!)
A site of New Age wisdom, especially about the experience of Ascension, by a gay man.
In the tradition of The Advocate Experience ("Gay est"), now offered by Santa Fe based lesbian therapist and empowerment consultant Honey West, The Experience is designed to inspire you to get all you want out of life, and even more. During three full days, you explore how you function in a variety of settings and circumstances, all crafted to allow you to see how you feel about yourself as you interact with others.
One of the coolest sites on the Internet that I know of, and not just because it's the number one site for queer youth. You may be able to donate to Mogenic, or come to a mutually beneficial arrangement with Mogenic--financial support in exchange for advertising or informational inclusion, etc. I urge you to do what you can to help! At least 500,000 queer youth around the world depend on this website.
Rev. Stephen De Matteis, Ph.D is a Christian minister with a New Age bent and an interest in healing and reconciliation. He has several websites. His church in Orlando, FL is called Center of Light. Sacred Sensual Self is oriented to spirituality. Luminaria Productions announces his trainings and workshops. Project Lullaby is a program for adults healing from childhood abuse.
Natural Remedies For Viral and Hemorrhoidal Conditions. This site contains links to many, many sites about natural remedies and various forms of New Age spiritualities.
Link to site of Paul Chirumbolo, a Jungian-oriented psychotherapist in Los Angeles who works with gay people. Interesting material on myth and meaning. Also info at GAY SOUL MAKING
A Spanish language school for foreigners, with a decidedly gay-friendly slant, in the picturesque city of La Orotava, in beautiful Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.
Mankind project/New Warrior link
The ManKind Project is an organization of men working together to improve their lives and help other men. The ManKind Project sponsors the New Warrior Training Adventure, an intense educational training presented over the course of a forty-eight hour period.
Full of independent thinking about scientific, political and cultural issues. Already at the site you will find important challenges to the conventional thinking about AIDS. Recommended by Chuck Ortleb, former publisher of Christopher Street and the Native.
Chi Rho Press, an LGBT religious/spiritual publishing house, publishes the Chi Rho Connection, an electronic newsletter
By Christie, a gay Christian. Interesting articles on wht the Bible really means.
A community in and around Sandpoint, Idaho.
Political action by Gay Catholics calling for the Church to wake up.
A site managed by lesbian and gay Christians. Interesting story about how the author of the book about the Prayer of Jabez (which has gotten such attention as the only prayer guaranteed to work) threatened to file suit because the lesbians were promoting his book and his prayer on the web. Ironically the prayer contains the words "that I may not cause pain." Apparently it doesn't work because the author of the book certainly caused pain to the gay Christians who were trying to help promote his ideas.
The site also includes Sufi myticism, Kabbalah and other Semitic mystical traditions.
The Institute for Authentic Process Healing
Gay therapists, Michael Picucci, PhD, MAC and Elias Guerrero, M.D., MPA conduct retreats on Sex, Spirit and Intimacy in the Northeast.
The ONLY 24/7 GLBT broadcaster in the world with a global perspective and reach. This gives people with Internet access in any country the ability to engage in an enlightening dialogue about matters affecting our lives.
Prolific writer and gay spokesperson for the mystical way has a website with references to his writings, reviews of his books, even a bookstore to order.
Colgate University Thesis (high honors) : Berdache 'Two spirit' people greatly respected Past/Out: The Berdache. By David Bianco. Several other links to information about the berdache tradition.
A site recommended on the Gay Spirit Vision reflector
Very interesting site, that provides a lot of historical background on the topic of homosexuality. Contains Faris Malik's academic thesis arguing that what the Bible called Eunuchs we'd today call gay men. Good discussion of the quote from Jesus about Eunuchs for the kingdom.
A lovely site that runs a meditation on being conscious in the present. It doesn't try to sell anything or convince you to do anything other than be in bliss in the moment. (Not gay, but certainly meaningful)
Ben Mackenzie offers holistic body-centred therapy and peer support for gay, bi, and questioning men (and anyone else wanting to be more balanced in body, mind and spirit) at the foot of Mount Elphinstone on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. Certified Practitioner of Rebalancing Integrative Bodywork; student of Process-Oriented Psychotherapy.
A new human rights movement espousing a very old tradition based in Egyptian myth. www.TheLivingNuhati.Org is the hot spot gay and lesbian spiritualists have been waiting for- an orthodox religious tradition offering its subscribers equal opportunities in the priesthood, monastic community, and temple community regardless of their sexual orientation or out status. The Founder is an openly gay man, Ptahmassu Uaa, reverently known on his website as His Holiness.
Outspirit, an online community, empowers the search of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, orTransgendered person in finding sacredness by bridging the similarities and the diversities of traditional religions and alternative spirituality. We support all pathways by offering information, inspiration, involvement and encouragement. We honor all searches leading to peace, well being and a better understanding ofindividuality, humanity, or Higher Power. In doing so Outspirit will help the world develop a more ethical and inclusive perspective of ALL members of humanity. Contact James E. Nicholson, Executive Director
Outspirit is associated with an interesting site about meditation www.higherchakracenters.com
A rich rich site, managed by Dennis Trunk. Lots of pathways to a variety of different articles and links about contemporary spirituality, including discussions of gay spiritual issues.
A beautifully produced magazine of progressive Christianity. Very supportive of gay issues. Wonderful art. Good stories with a religiously leftwing bent.
A beautiful novel by Clair Anderson. A fictionalized account of her brother's death to AIDS. Includes a lovely spirituality of life. The link will bring up the manuscript for reading online.
A place to share... A place to care... Teachings and Testimonies to awaken the gay community that God loves you just as you are. This is a Yahoo egroup. You can sign up for emails from the Gay-Spiritual-Living reflector or sign up to read messages online.
The Priapean Tradition, An Intellectual and Spiritual exploration of Neo-pagan mysteries, incorporating the traditions of Dionysus, Apollo, Min, Attis, Amon, Shiva, Hermes, syncretized in the worship of Priapus.
The website of accomplished gay poet (and White Crane contributor) Jeffrey Beam. Interesting spiritual connections.
This site is manged by William Schindler, a traditionally trained Tantric meditator and scholar. He is author of Gay Tantra, a book on how gay-identified persons can apply the teaching of traditional Hindu Tantra to construct a viable spiritual practice. Schindler approaches from a scholarly and well-researched perspective a topic that has become popularized into what is really a different phenomenon. His analyses are important for understanding what Tantra really is.
Gay Tantra was reviewed in WCJ in Issue #50 William Schindler is also author of a spiritual novel called BLOOD OF THE GODDESS.
The website includes audio broadcasts of the radio show plus audio/video news updates, audio interviews, video programs and brief text articles. AWARE clears the air about today's critical health and well-being concerns including addictions, women's health, breast cancer, HIV disease, depression, hepatitis C, diabetes, gay/lesbian health, chronic fatigue syndrome, sexual health, personal empowerment and more.
White Crane Journal contributor Bill Weintraub is an advocate of what he calls cock rubbing and challenges the tyranny by which gay culture promotes anal fucking. This site contains many first person accounts agreeing with Bill's observations. (This is very interesting material.)
Guru Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati is a tireless teacher and powerful proponent for her gay chelas (students) and an out spoken voice in the fight against AIDS. The Kashi Ashram has recently added a simple Kashi Rainbow page on the Kashi website.
The first and only glbt wedding gift registry. Site features the registry, tips for planning and an area of shared stories. Also underway is an extensive service directory of glbt/friendly professionals nationwide.
A gay wedding caterer. They arrange with gay B&Bs to host the wedding, help with producing the ceremony and designing the honeymoon.
Guaranteed natural essential oils treatment to rid herpes, warts, candida and hemorrhoids forever. This is linked to a site operated by a chiropractor with links to many natural and alternative healing sites.
A yahoo site, run by a faerie, posting pictures of men from gatherings, sanctuaries, and individuals (exercising prudence, of course) to demonstrate the erotic beauty of men who don't necessarily fit the requirements of the mainstream gay media. A refreshing escape from buffed youth.
Lotus and Rose offers a refreshingly different approach to spirituality. It looks at the spiritual life from both Eastern and Western perspectives and enjoys every view, much like a vast garden of flowers, full of the boundless variety of the Universe. Lotus and Rose encourages everyone to find meaning in life.
This is an open forum for men who are so fascinated with male sex, male sexuality, male genitals, male seed, male sex-energy and its flow that they either have or are thinking about devoting their lives to it. For the development of serious rituals and practices of male sex devotees or male sex monks. This group has a spiritual edge to it, and is based in such practices as cock worship.
Science of Spirituality Healing Ministry
Retreat facility HIDDEN HOLLOW is located in Hawkins county in NE TN. A non-denominational organization whose focus and intention is on healing and empowering our gay natures. Contact Jerry Soder at (423) 272-5752 or manhealer@hotmail.com for more info, directions and our brochure. Walk in Beauty.
Two websites by John Douglas
The first one is my own website for my artwork, influenced by my interests in Jung, Buddhism, Sufism and the Enneagram. The 2nd is a website I did about a friend who died recently, another artist, who was very much into Zen.
Visualization News is a monthly newletter which deals with the use of visualized imagery to enhance your Spiritual practice.
A little humor along the way by the author of Entrapped - an Accused Homosexual Looks at American Justice.
male nude art photos referred by White Crane reader.
A multi-racial national network of religious leaders and people of faith committed to equality and diversity to affirm and defend the equality of all people, regardless of religion, race, ability, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity.
An Online Magazine for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Christians
The site Oyate.com looks at the AIDS epidemic from a native metaphysical perspective.
A gay spirituality workshop at Findhorn, one of the world's great sacred spots.
Organizers Niels Paulsen & John Smith write: "Is there a way home? Where all that we are, including sexuality and spirituality come together? Where our hopes, dreams and deep inner longing can be fulfilled? Where we stand up as the healthy, powerful and joyfilled people God always wanted us to be? What needs to change? What support is needed? This week is for gay men who want more than just tryingto make the best of it. We use meditation, games, healing, work, music and laughter to connect with the Divine Self inherent in each one of us.
Let us celebrate being gay, unite our hopes, dreams and deep inner longing, and come home to ourselves, to all that we are."
Author of THE ZUNI MAN-WOMAN, QUEER SPIRITS, and CHANGING ONES, San Francisco-based Will Roscoe has been called the "father of gay spirituality." The site contains information on the Native American two-spirit ("berdache") tradition, cross-cultural sexual and gender diversity, third and fourth genders, gay spirituality, Applied Meditation, and publications by Will Roscoe.
Veteran gay activist and writer, author of Witchcraft and the Gay Counterculture and most recently of The Critique of Patriarchal Reason. Evans is a San Francisco character and an important actor in the development of modern gay liberation. This site is about his book Critique of Patriarchal Reason.
Creation Spirituality Institute
Run by Fr. Matthew Fox, the Creation Spirituality Institute in Oakland, CA offers workshops, degree programs, and special events. Fox is very sympathetic with the plight of gay people, especially with regard to institutionalized religion -- where he has not fared so well himself, having been rejected from his official Catholic identity as a priest and a Dominican Friar
CETLALIC Alternative Spanish Language School presents:
COMING OUT: THE GAY (MEN'S) EXPERIENCE IN MEXICO
For all gay men interested in learning about the situation of the gay community in Mexico through the study of the language and cultural exchange. The program will teach participants about the history of the gay movement in Mexico and Latin America. Participants will share coming out stories, learn about Mexican culture and gender roles in contemporary Mexico and gain an understanding of the cultural and political context of gay identity in Mexico. A 3 week program that includes roundtable discussions, guest speakers (artists, activists and community leaders), field trips, museum visits, videos, encounters with local community groups, activities of the Gay Cultural Month in Mexico City and the 24th Gay Pride March in Mexico City. The program includes a homestay with a Mexican gay man or couple, which makes this experience more personal and profound.
Students are evaluated and placed at the appropriate level of Spanish language instruction with a maximum of five students in each class.
For more information contact:
infor@cetlalic.org.mx (Antonio Ortega - Gay Program Coordinator)
IN/VISIBILITY: LESBIAN LIVES IN MEXICO
For all women interested in studying Spanish while learning about lesbian life in Mexico today. Daily intensive Spanish language instruction form 9-2, with afternoon conversation groups; or local visits, for example to the oldest women´s center in Latin America; or speakers on the history of lesbians in Mexico, labor and other social justice issues, non-traditional families and lesbians in the arts, among others. These meetings and activities with local community groups afford participants an understanding of the cultural context of lesbian identity in Mexico. There will be two excursions to Mexico City; one to participate in the Lesbian Cultural Days in Mexico City and the 24th Gay Pride March in Mexico City, and the other to visit Patria Jiménez (the first out-Lesbian elected to the Chamber of Deputies of the national government).
Students are evaluated and placed at the appropriate level of Spanish language instruction with a maximum of five students in each class. The program includes a homestay with a Mexican Lesbian or couple, which makes this experience more personal and profound. For more information contact: infor@cetlalic.org.mx (Marisela Chaplin - Lesbian Program Coordinator) or visit our web-site www.cetlalic.org.mx
Four songs based on Oscar Wilde's texts
A CD recording of 4 songs based on Wilde's texts in memory of the 100th anniversary of Oscar Wilde's death.
The Sunshine Cathedral (MCC) in Fort Lauderdale, FL offers a web-based ministry through an e-'zine called SunDancing. They call it "New Millennium spirituality, especially from the perspective of the Master Teacher, Jesus."
Though not gay in any meaningful sense, EarthWatch is a marvelous organization that responds to one of the principal issues of gay spirituality -- ecological awareness and eco-spiritualities. EarthWatch is a non-profit organization that links volunteer adventurers with scientific and conservation projects worldwide. That is, they organize adventure vacations in the form of useful work research, doing things you'd never be able to arrange for yourself.
Kip and Toby worked one summer exploring and mapping a cave in southwest Oregon. A marvelous adventure! A couple of years ago Toby joined an EarthWatch team to videotape a religious festival in rural India. The team lived in an out-of-the-way village where white skin was a rarity and life was almost the same as that of Indian peasants a thousand years ago. Many EarthWatch expeditions concern wild animal research and preservation and rain forest preservation.
Joseph Campbell was not a gay man -- though he lived most of his adult life in an apartment on Waverly Place overlooking Sheridan Square in NY's gay West Village (and, one can imagine, may have watched the Stonewall Riots from his aerie high above the street). He and his wife, the famous dancer and Broadway choreographer Jean Erdman, had no children. Both of them remained free from the constraints of "normal" domesticity in order to focus on their cultural contribution to the evolution of consciousness -- a trait they share with most gay men and lesbians. Here's a link to the Joseph Campbell Foundation.
Campbell's vision of myth and religion as metaphor for the dynamics of consciousness and personality supports a religious and spiritual attitude that gay people can readily embrace. The pages of White Crane Journal regularly present glimpses into this vision.
White Crane editor, Toby Johnson, was extraordinarily fortunate to have come to know Campbell personally and to carry on a ten year correspondence with him, so that he became the "wise old man" of Toby's spiritual journey.
Joseph Campbell & Marija Gimbutas Library
The library is located at Pacifica Graduate Institute near Santa Barbara, CA. In the library are Joseph Campbell's personal collection of books (with his marginal notes) and memorabilia collected over a lifetime. Also the collections and notes of the important anthropologist -- and champion of women's spiritualities -- Marija Gimbutas. Membership in the Library supports transformation of human religious consciousness.
Rural guys, gay personals, chat, resources
Interesting articles. The editor/creator (Rod Maclver) is very gay friendly... a searcher.
The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission
"Making the Mountain Move: An Activist's Guide to How Human Rights Mechanisms Can Work for You" offers theoretical and practical advice along with details on use of United Nations, Inter-American, European and African human-rights-protections systems.
One of the mandates of The Church of The Naked Shepherd is that of education. If through out efforts we can save Gay Male Nudists (or any Gay male for that matter) from the pain that we had to endure, then the work is worth it.
This site that offers explanations as to the Old Testament's prohibitions against homosexuality, explaining that most of these prohibitions are not factually presented by the Evangelical movement. The site also goes to the false information regarding AIDS and the false accusation that gays are per se child molesters.
Weekly opinion column at Planet Out. The past several years of Wockner "International News" and Wockner "Quote Unquote" can be searched at http://www.wockner- news.com
The "hippest little gender conference in the nation!"
Author of the wonderful gay spiritual classic Serenity and numerous others books and novels.
A gay search engine based in the U.K.
Theme-Categorized Link Directory with over 5,000 web sites and a professional search facility
Buddhism, of course, is a religious tradition based on the kind of "achieving perspective" on experience that many gay people are naturally gifted with--or thrown into willy-nilly--by virtue of not fitting into the assumptions of mainstream culture. The Gay Buddhist Fellowship in San Francisco publishes an interesting newsletter.
A non-profit website magazine on gay and lesbian affairs in Africa. This website magazine celebrates the rise of an African lesbian and gay movement. In the past ten years almost hundred lesbian and gay organisations have been launched in Africa. Often working under extremely difficult circumstances and operating under highly cryptical names this movement has a representation in at least 15 countries in all African regions.
Saadaya hosts an Internet newsletter and discussion group about Gender and spirituality, myth and mystical consciousness. This link will connect to his homepage. Also check out joining the list.
A site which deals with Gay Spirituality from a Yoruba perspective. It also features some gay themed metaphysical art.
Gay Men's Medicine Circle (GMMC)
Based in West Hollywood, California, and dedicated to the well-being of gay men and the welfare of the gay community throughout Southern California. A variety of workshops presented with names like: Gay Shamanism, Realizing Your Mission, Sacred Prince, Wayfarers of Wierdness, Father Hunger, Tibetan Buddhism
Pagan Monk, Performance Artist, BodyPlayer, Sacred Intimate, Balance Janeson is a member of the Zuni Mountain Collective.
Erospirit is the web page for Joseph Kramer, founder of the Body Electric School and creator of the Celebrating the Body Erotic trainings across the country.
Through Erospirit, Kramer is now producing audio and video tapes concerning a variety of topics having to do with gay men's spirituality and sexuality.
Here's a reference to a small book called AIDS-Preventing Sexual Hygiene by gay sociologist Toby Marotta on sexual hygiene based, interestingly, in the cleanliness practices of Zorastrianism. The book is subtitled: "Complement Condom Use by Gargling, Douching, and Washing After Sex." It's a terrible mistake, Marotta argues, to think there's nothing you can do if you make a mistake in judgment and get yourself into an act of unsafe sex. There are ways to wash afterwards (with a vinegar solution, for instance) that can be shown effective in reducing spread of microorganisms.
How to Find, Evaluate and Use the Resources of On-line Health
Toby Marotta teaches people how to use the Internet for education and self-help. His specialty is on-line medicine. In tutorials and classes, he supplements hands-on computer demonstrations with authoritative published materials. He distinguishes the interests of health-care consumers from the know-how of health professionals while accommodating the needs of both. Marotta has four degrees from Harvard University including a Ph.D. in Education. Capitalizing on two decades of work as a medical anthropologist, after five years in the business of computer training, he teaches people how to use the Internet for education and self-health.
Promoting spiritual growth in the glbt community in San Francisco. Q-Spirit sponsors weekly discussion groups, meditation classes and other events. Executive Director Christian de la Huerta is author of the award-winning book, Coming Out Spiritually.
Q-Spirit announces upcoming Gay Men's Retreats, led by Q-Spirit Founder Christian de la Huerta, author of "Coming Out Spiritually: Taking the Next Step.
Look here for a schedule of events, nationwide, sponsored by the Body Electric School.
The Get All Your Ducks In A Row campaign is looking for names and real-life stories of gays and lesbians who have been denied the right to their partner or property by biological families, hospitals or by the legal system. Sponsored by the creators of RainbowLaw.com
Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance
A website about religious Tolerance, the positive benefits of religion in society AND the negative effects religion has so often had because people don't really understand the nature of religion and spirit. Many interesting articles -- including discussion of religious homophobia.
The story of Hadrian and Antinous
A Gay Pagan Primer
Although not specifically addressing the unique needs of gay men, the purpose of SECULAR WHOLENESS is to support the spiritual quest of anyone who is marginalized or repelled by conventional religion -- so gays and lesbians are certainly included in the target audience.
Introduction to the Erotic Massage services of Serge Joseph Grandbois in Toronto. An attractive & thoughtfully written site.
Gay Tantra, Los Angeles
This site announces classes in Tantric based sexuality and sapirituality by Bruce Anderson, a second level Nagapranayama Initiate and member of the Kriya Jyoti Society.
Joseph Kramer recommends this site for interesting postings and discussions of our issues. Click here to join the reflector list and read past posts. (The link takes you to the egroup page, use the SEARCH function to Find Queer Theology BEYOND and join the group.
Dale Rhodes, M.S., M.A. Web Page
Rhodes, a Gay Spiritual Director in Portland, writes: Spiritual Direction is a process through which we become more deeply attuned to our relationship with the Divine. Through conversation with a spiritual mentor in an atmosphere of trust, a person comes to a deeper awareness of the presence and movement of God in everyday life.
Gay performance atist, Michael Parkes', style of performance bridges the gap between what we normally think of as theatre and life itself, by transposing fiction with factual storytelling from his own life. Merged with soulful songs from his new live CD, "Charity", he tells stories that are planned but unrehearsed in a free-flowing format. Seen through the eyes of a gay man in his early 30's, Parkes' retold histories eventually touch upon the universal themes of love, aging, and loss.
San Antonio Texas Gay Lesbian Community Center
Articles about the Bible and Christian spiritual teachings.
Links to Radical Faerie and other Gay Spirituality Sites
An account of a personal spiritual journey
IN THE ARMS OF AFRICA: THE LIFE OF COLIN M. TURNBULL
by Roy Richard Grinker. both a gay love story and a biography of one of the 20th century's greatest adventurers and Buddhist Monks (much of the book deals with spirituality, the seer Sri Anandamayi Ma, and Tibetan Buddhism). Click for info on Colin Turnbull
THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF ILLNESS, Healing Through AIDS
and other books by New Age writer and WCJ contributor William Kaufman.
Gay spiritual writer with numerous books to his credit, including the mindblowing BARDO.
Studio 925: The Sacred Phallus
Phallic symbolism, its myths, cultural customs, magic power , beliefs, rites and ceremonies. Exclusive phallus carved amulets: honoring adoration and empowerment of the male.
An online review journal for science fiction, fantasy and horror works of special interest to gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, transgendered people and our friends.
Aweb site that discusses the spiritual and metaphysical aspects of relationships.
A porn story site that carries stories by WCJ contributor StarWolf (who also writes under the name RimPig).
Paintings by Mark O'Connor with inspiration from the enneagram, a way to combine spirituality with art.
Bi-monthly magazine focusing on gay men, lesbians and transgenders who are at midlife and older. Playfully titled Ripe, it will feature personal stories, support group information, and articles that will address the concerns of this specific population.
Links to spirituality sites for men and women
in the animal kingdom. Some interesting facts about biology, mythology, and Two Spirit folklore.
Sermons (homilies) for gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgenders for each Sunday of the year.
Former Jesuit priest is one of the most respected gay theologians and self-sacrificing spiritual activist.
One of the hotspots in the current fight for our rights in courts and prisons is exemplified by the Mike Batey case. Batey appears to have been falsely accused of a crime based only on his sexual orientation. The site is operated by Eric Williams, webmaster for the Western Rite Catholic Church Charities.
Here the website of a gay travel organizer. They put together wonderful trips to sacred sites worldwide for gay men and lesbians as well as organizing retreats and spiritual get togethers locally.
Adventure travel and active vacations for gay men, lesbians, and friends, in many parts of the world. Check out http://www.alysonadventures.com, call 1-800-8-ALYSON, or write to Alyson Adventures, Inc, PO Box 1638, Key West, FL 33041-1638.
The national gay and lesbian Christian Science Group and the
New York City Gay and Lesbian Christian Science Group
Metropolitan Community Church is the "gay Protestant denomination." For anyone with ties to Christianity, MCC is a real alternative to the mainstream religion of America.
The Roman Catholic Church, of course, is the Mother of All Gay Spiritualities -- tho' the ecclesiastical bureaucrats are always rushing to deny this. Who else thought up monasteries and convents so that men and women -- not interested in the cultural options of joining the army or getting married and raising children -- could live together and officially share property? Dignity is the organization of gay Catholics.
Steps to Recovery from Bible Abuse
One of the issues is gay spirituality is transcending the religions of our upbringing. These can have powerful effects in adult life. Misrepresented quotes from the Bible may need to be dealt with.
Robert Lentz is an artist who creates marvelous "icons" in the tradition of the Eastern Orthodox churches. He does specifically gay images. Here are Harvey Milk and St. Aelred of Rievaulx. His company, Natural Bridges, produces greeting cards and prints of his work. Look for "Christ the Bridegroom" -- it's Jesus and St. John.
Cithaeron Circle and Moonweb
Here's a email subscription list that publishes wonderful gay oriented rituals. Contact them at cithaeron1@aol.com to get on the list.
Here is a new gay spirituality site, focusing on history and on various cultures.
San Francisco artist Stevee Postman has produced a wonderful Tarot deck. At the website are sample cards, And ordering info.
National Men's Resource Center
The so-called Men's Movement has been an important source for gay men looking to reconnect with spirituality and masculinity. The Men's Movement has been surprisingly supportive of gay men's identities.
And here's the page web of the Good Gray Poet himself.
Phil Richardson is an M.D. turned spiritual-seeker and artist. Here's a link to his home page.
Here's the web page of a gay man interested in spirituality.
Inter-Q-Zone is an Internet magazine for queers addressing health, Nature spirituality, and community.
Nasalam is a polysexual, polyamorous community in Missouri. Nasalam publishes a quarterly journal.
Here's an invitation to join in starting a gay-identified monastic community: Gateway Monastery
Here's an article by Tom Moon, a San Francisco gay therapist, and a member of the Gay Buddhist Fellowship.
Here's Mel White's web page. Rev Mel White was a ghost writer and insider colleague of such Christian Fundamentalist activists as Pat ("The 700 Club") Robertson. When Rev White came out of the closet and tried to tell his friends the truth he'd realized about gay identity, they all turned a deaf ear. White has become a pivotal character in Christian American's transformation.
Also a link to the Justice Candle Project. Add the logo to your web page along with the link to Justice Candle. Click on the logo to retrieve.
Men in Touch web site with information about Light Touch Retreats in the Great Northwest led by Sequoia Thom Lundy. Breathwork, yoga, wholesome food, tai chi, meditation, ritual, and massage.
The Humanism page contains a variety of articles about gay pride, overcoming homophobia, transcending traditional religious biases. It links to many gay and lesbian supprt groups.
This is a most interesting site. A sex-positive, gay-positive version of Christian mythology. The home page declares "Sacred Eros is the Authentic Biblical Religion."
Here's the new web page of White Crane Journal contributor Tim Leary, a San Francisco-based gay-activist/ spiritual-activist artist. There are samples of his works.
Walk Free (individual's site)
New Ways Ministry (Catholic)
Farther Robert Nugent and Sister Jeanine Grammick have been tireless workers within the Catholic Church helping gay Catholics recognize themselves.
Provide truthful information and support to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and allied persons who have attended, are attending, employed by, or associated with religious educational institutions through support, education, and advocacy. HeartStrong, Inc., is a non-sectarian outreach established to provide educational resources, compassion and understanding to GLBT and allied persons adversely affected by the influence of religious educational institutions.
A great little animated film on Faerie gatherings
The Church of Zeus and Ganymede
The name speaks for itself. A pro-gay, pro-love interpretation of God. Ganymede a prince of the house of Troy, was so loved by Zeus that he changed himself into a great eagle, took the youth away and made him immortal, to be forever in his service as cup bearer. The Church of Zeus and Ganymede celebrates loving relationships in this model. CZG is not a sex club or a dating service. It does not accept contributions or maintain a mailing list. It does not sell anything. Membership is by self selection.
New Club for Charismatic Christians
in Southern California, giving an alternative to the Bars for socializing.
The nation's oldest continuous gay book publisher (since 1975) can now be accessed through the Internet.
An artist and teacher at Boston College who does wonderful pen & ink drawings with spiritual themes.
Gay Spirit Visions, from the organizers of the annual gathering of the same name, based in Atlanta. This is a beautiful website. Called "a wonderful cyber oasis for like-minded men looking for heart-mind-body connections." From here you can join an e-mail discussion list.
Here's a little sample of Gay Body
The National Native American AIDS Prevention web site has links to Two Spirit stories and traditions.
Elevated Therapy - a new vision of reality with change in mind.
in Denver Colorado. Gay psychic Ron Adams, founder of Oasis Mystery School in Denver, manages an Internet forum on issues of Gay Men's Spirituality--gAy eYEs oPAn. He's working on a book -- samples of which are available. An gay man's interpretion of Thelema and the Book of the Law. Gay Sex Magick.
The Future of Gay Ecstasy Ron's Delphiforums site on spiritual ecstasy, healthy gay sex, and pleasure between men.
The Coming Secret Child of Horus Yahoo-egroup networking gays who are walking a spiritual path, and practicing magick, meditation, and mysticism.
This is a very interesting page. A paean to Tava, a lost love and artist who depicted The NYC Piers and The Trucks. Also discussion of Joseph Campbell and Carl Jung. Links to a Chat Group
This site by a gay man living with AIDS contains articles about health, spirituality, AIDS and erotica.
Gay and Lesbian Spiritual Resources
A very nice page with bibliographies and links to a variety of G/L resources. Mostly Christian, but not exclusively.
Reach for Nirvana
by Ivan Gutierrez (mailto:archangel_metatron_@hotmail.com) Ivan Gutierrez is author of "Reach for Nirvana," a self-help book and empowerment seminar in 1996 based on the work of the late T.D.A. Lingo, a pioneer brain researcher. The methods are three guided imaging techniques which use the dynamics of the human brain to cause a "nirvana rapture," a peak experience of divine love and Oneness with Universe. Ivan currently is a practicioner of the Advanced Sacred Merkaba Techniques and Golden Flower of Life Spherical Healing. He is a gay man living in Miami, Florida.
Maitri Dorje G/L Buddhist Society
New York-based gay and lesbian Buddhist meditation group meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 6-8 pm at the G/L Community Center, One Little West 12th St, New York.
A new Gay Spirituality Journal on the web (with sexier graphics than White Crane).
Tribal Ways is a piercing shop run by a gay couple, both of whom identify as Two-Spirit Persons in Native American culture. They also have a gay bookstore with an emphasis on spiritual materials.
Michael is a graduate student and teaching fellow at the University of Queensland in Brisbane Australia. He calls himself a Sodom/olog/ist. Lots of material at this site.
Lesbian & Gay mail order video rental & sales. 500 videos with gay/lesbian themes, content or characters. Some erotica, most movie classics. Reading the catalog is an educational experience of movie history. Call tool free (877) 878-0500. Please mention this ad in White Crane Journal.
Here's a site for e-mail penpals, chat forum, and Soulmate Search to help spiritually-oriented gay men find one another. It's got links to other gay spirituality sites.
This is a nice page that argues for the notion that Jesus and St John had a "special relationship" with paintings by the masters to demonstrate how this relationship was viewed by artists creating Christian iconography.
Here's a bulletin board, based in Australia, with lots of interesting postings about gay spiritual issues.
Social Justice E-zine
Contact goforth@igc.org to get on the list for this internet zine on social justice issues.
For those with a faerie bent.
A beautiful and realistically erotic, gay oriented Tarot deck with art by Steeve Postman and text by Eric Ganther. The web site has examples of the art.
Gary Myrick's HomoSpiritual Art
Gary Myrick submitted a lovely B&W painting for WCJ issue #41. The web site contains more of his beautiful paintings. Most in full color. He calls his work "homoSpiritual" because of the experience he has creating his paintings.
A stained glass artist in South Carolina, Wil Biggers produces beautiful religious images. Interesting articles and links.
New York based gay therapist does spiritual retreats
Bob Barzan's Help for Men Leaving the Priesthood
Bob Barzan, founder of WCJ and a former Jesuit priest, offers assistance to gay men dealing with issues of priesthood
This site provides information about AIDS and Buddhistic answers to suffering and dying. The Buddhist AIDS Network site, formerly based in NYC, has been incorporated into the BAP site through the request of Sensei Pat Enkyo O'Hara of the Village Zendo in New York and the Buddhist Peacemaker Order.
"Sex with Kindness" is a new, free six-week support group for HIV negative men who have sex with men and want support in deepening kindness to self and others in dating and living with the AIDS epidemic in 2001. The facilitated group will teach basic mindfulness and lovingkindness meditation practices from the Buddhist tradition as well as offer a safe, informed place to practice communication skills and discuss personal HIV/AIDS related concerns.
is an open, international, minimally moderated e-mail group (listserv) for the discussion of Buddhist teachings and practice for gay men. GBOF is not officially affiliated with any one teacher Buddhist practice community. As an online discussion forum, the only requirements for the group are mindful and mutually respectful speech for the benefit of all. Presently, 200+ men from around the world -- with an interest in Buddhism or now actively practicing -- engage each other regularly on a wide range of topics.
Messages to GBOF are posted without the intercession of a moderator and may be viewed through direct e-mail, daily digest summaries, or by visits to the home web page of the group, http://www.egroups.com/group/gbof. Members of the group are individually responsible for their messages and feedback to other participants. Members' e-mail addresses on this listserv are openly listed on our Members List, and we encourage members to contact each other individually, as well as participate in listserv discussions.
Discussion topics are open and range from personal experiences of living and practicing as a gay buddhist to explorations of particular Buddhist teachings and practices. We are happy to be able to post updates of Buddhist and gay health related information, including a good Buddhist Beginner's Reading List, courtesy of the San Francisco based Buddhist AIDS Project
Saint Petersburg based company whose mission is to provide online, inexpensive legal documents that are comprehensive, useful and of high quality. The company is owned and operated by Carrie Stone and Elisia Ross, her life partner. Carrie, an attorney, created these documents for their relationship and wanted to share them with the Lesbian and Gay community.
We're Here: An Investigation into Gay Reincarnation
A book about gay reincarnation.
The web site of Bro Johannes Zinzendorf's experiment in gay monasticism in Pennsylvania.
This African Yoruba religion recognizes deities with gay specific legends.
Ashé! Journal of Experimental Spirituality
The first issue (Sept 2002) included work by Trebor Healey, Jim Provenzano, Vivek Anand, and Allen Ginsberg.
For Daddies and Teddy Bears and loving, lovable men everwhere.
A book by Dennis Gill about religious aspects of gay experience.
Spirit Talk Magazine: Providing Information and Entertainment for A Healthy Mind, Body & Spirit!
Broadway United Methodist Church
A "reconciling congregation" in Chicago whose minister, Rev Greg Dell, is in trouble for his pro-gay work.
Gay and Lesbian Pagan Festival
Upcoming events
If you ever needed proof that anti-gay hate is alive and well, here's a Web site for you. Recently updated hate speech Web site that contains over 200 documented examples of Religious Right anti-gay speech. Included are quotes from Pat Robertson, Jerry Falwell, the Family Research Council, the American Family Association, and more. And here's Fred Phelps' Website, called God Hates Fags in a clear demonstration that the teachings of Jesus Christ have been woefully lost on Christians.
To subscribe to the free Wired Strategies email update list for the latest on gay civil rights issues, send a blank email to: mailto:join-THELIST@wiredstrategies.com
who wish to create or have had a personal encounter with new metaphors that the dominant culture does not provide us with. A collective weaving of many creative and original stories by different authors around a main plot: an exile from a conventional, restrictive home village, to form a tribe where they set the rules according to the VISIONS they have. These visions are haunted by Queer Spirits.
One of the major media expressions of gay consciousness, Radical Faerie thinking, rural gay life, etc, etc.
An Empowerment Workbook for Men who Love Men by John Stowe. Here's an page about the author.
Here's a page about the wonderful folk singer, now Unitarian-Univeralist minister, who wrote the gay anthem, popularized by the Flirtations, called "Everything Possible."
Gay and lesbian Buddhist group in Boston.
A e-mailing list of Affirmation, the gay Methodist group. Go to Affirmation's web page to sign onto the mailing list.
A spiritual gay man's website with interesting material.
Gay Positive Images and Quotes
Here's a beautiful set of homoerotic images linked with familiar, or not-so-familiar, quotations about gay consciousness.
The Gay Buddhist Open Forum, GBOF
An open, international, minimally moderated and uncensored egroup for the discussion of Buddhist teachings and practice for gay men. GBOF is not officially affiliated with any one teacher, Buddhist lineage, or sangha (Buddhist community). Postings to GBOT are available at this site.
Gay Men's Buddhist Sangha, GMBS
Gay Buddhist group in San Francisco offers programs of training in Buddhism and Meditation Practice as well as an ongoing Sunday afternoon meditation group.
A search engine dedicated to the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered communities.
Exciting topics, like Gay Liberation, Gay Pridefest, and Gay Men of the Future. Part of a leading web service called Delphi that specializes in helping people create their own discussion groups, chat rooms, and personal homepages.
A Gay Couple's Spiritual Odyssey
Alan and Steve, a couple for over 19 years, recount their spiritual journeys. Links to pages making fun of homophobes. And discussion of the spiritual nature of their relationship.
Tantra is a very ancient spritual descipline that uses the sexual experience to grow spiritually. It can be done on a one to one basis as well as in a group setting. For those already on the spiritual path this is like a booster rocket to spirit.
A gay travel and accommodations site.
An Online Magazine for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Christians
Gay Spirit singer Lee Ellis has updated his webpage with streaming music, including a new page for His Holiness Cealo, the enlightened Burmese monk from Japan who has gifted Lee with the task of composing and performing a number of his HYMNS TO ONE'S SELF series - with all proceeds going to feed and house orphaned and street children of Cambodia!
is a gay writer. He writes about gay spirituality and, specifically, about gay clergy and the Church. There are some interesting essays here -- and pictures.
A project, based in Atlanta, by John Jewett and his partner Stephen. Spiritual daytrips is dedicated to honoring all paths and by creating community we hope to foster greater respect for each other. These daytrips are designed to encourage you to take a break from city living, and venture out into nature to strengthen your connection to the Earth and refresh your spirit.
CELEBRATION 2000: Karl Heinrich Ulrichs
Celebrate the 175th birthday anniversary of Karl Heinrich Ulrichs, the first known person to speak out publicly in defense of same-sex rights more than 130 years ago.
A website to the extensive gay community of Colorado. Businesses, travel accommodations, links to community groups and resources. Also poetry and spiritual discussions. Ron Partridge is the operator of the site.
A page written by a lesbian Christian with many good articles, book reviews and recommendations. The main thrust of the site is that gay people should trust the Holy Spirit in their hearts, not the bureacracy of the institutional Church.
