Who we are
RAD is an LGBTQIA+ non-profit bringing together international mindfulness practitioners in the tradition of Engaged Buddhism, as taught by Thich Nhat Hanh and the Plum Village community.
Our mission is to uplift LGBTQIA+ voices and experiences, bridging the gap between queerness and mindfulness practice. We work to raise awareness of LGBTQIA+ issues within Buddhist communities while also making Buddhist teachings more accessible in LGBTQIA+ spaces. Additionally, we strive to remove financial and social barriers that prevent LGBTQIA+ individuals – especially those facing multiple forms of discrimination – from accessing retreats and mindfulness practice.
Rooted in the understanding of interbeing, we seek to collaborate with LGBTQIA+ communities across diverse traditions, whether spiritual, religious, or secular.
Qui sommes-nous
RAD est une organisation LGBTQIA+ à but non-lucratif rassemblant des pratiquant·e·s internationaux·ales de la pleine conscience, dans la tradition du bouddhisme engagé enseignée par Thich Nhat Hanh et la communauté du Village des Pruniers.
Notre mission est de mettre en avant des voix et des expériences LGBTQIA+ afin de créer des ponts entre queerness et pratique de la pleine conscience. Nous œuvrons pour sensibiliser les communautés bouddhistes aux réalités de la communauté queer tout en rendant les enseignements bouddhistes plus accessibles dans les espaces et personnes LGBTQIA+. Nous travaillons également à lever les barrières financières et sociales qui peuvent empêcher les personnes LGBTQIA+, en particulier celles touchées par des discriminations croisées, d’accéder aux retraites et aux pratiques de la pleine conscience.
Ancré·e·s dans la compréhension de l’inter-être, nous cherchons à collaborer avec des communautés LGBTQIA+ issues de diverses traditions, qu’elles soient spirituelles, religieuses ou laïques.
if you found RAD while searching for an LGBTQIA+ sangha:
What we do
Support
We help support LGBTQIA+ individuals attend meditation retreats in the Plum Village Tradition.
Education & awareness
We educate and spread awareness on LGBTQIA+ issues within the Buddhist community.
Community & resources
We nurture our queer Buddhist communities by connecting LGBTQIA+ friends from diverse spiritual traditions, and offering resources to support sangha and practice.
How to collaborate
Education & outreach
Education & outreach
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We offer consultancy so as to assist your center in organizing inclusive retreats or events
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We offer talks/lectures on inclusivity within the Buddhist community
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We have a resource list for LGBTQIA+ sangha fascilitators and organizers (contact us for access)
How to join us?
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Send us an email ! We would be happy to hear from you, and to collaborate with you and/or your sangha
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RAD is freshly founded and we are a small active team, so please note that things are still evolving and we hope for your kindness and patience
How to apply for funding?
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We are able to provide funding for LGBTQIA+ friends attending certain retreats
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At the moment, we can only provide support for friends travelling within Europe
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For further information please see our funding application page
Our board and active members
These are some of the people behind our work, although we inter-are with the larger Rainbow Community within Plum Village and wouldn't exist without them!
Richi (they/him)
Sébastien
Frieda (they/them)
Laurens
JP
Fiona
Pia (she/her)