Lecture Series
Join Brother Bao Tang of Plum Village Upper Hamlet for this four-part journey into queer self-love, relationships, community, and collective belonging. Drawing on the wisdom of mindfulness and lived experience, this series explores how we can heal past wounds, deepen our connections, and bring love into the world with courage and authenticity. The final session features a dialogue with transgender practitioners on practice, inclusion, and hope for the future. Whether you are new to practice or have walked this path for years, you are warmly invited to join us.
Programme
Part I: Queer self-love
Coming Out and Coming In: accessing true self-love through healing and letting go of the past and shame.
14 November 2026, 16-18h CET
Part II: Queer relationships
Exploring deep intimacy beyond romanticism and sexuality: finding true love in partnership, friendship, and family relations.
12 December 2026, 16-18h CET
Part III: The Buddha in the community
Manifesting the Next Buddha through nourishing our queer connections and sangha.
16 January 2027, 16-18h CET
Part IV: In dialogue with transgender practitioners
An interactive panel session sharing the joy of the practice, an honest look at the obstacles still to overcome, and an optimistic vision for the future.
13 February 2027, 16-18h CET
Practical Information
This lecture series is an initiative from the Rainbow Dharma Collective and is primarily for the LGBTQIA+ community. Allies are welcome but please be conscious, for example during the Q&A, that we are holding space for the community.
Upon registering you will receive a copy of your registration form, which is directly confirmation of your registration. Zoom links for each session will be shared approximately 2 days in advance. You are welcome to participate in one or all of the lectures.
The first three sessions will include a short meditation, a lecture, and ample time for questions and answers. In the final session, the lecture will be replaced by a dialogue between Brother Bao Tang and transgender practitioners. To protect the privacy of participants only the meditations and lectures will be recorded.
For further questions please feel welcome to contact us at collective@rainbowdharma.org.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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