Conscious Connections of the IQBC
33rd Conscious Connection of the IQBC – February 27th, 7 pm CET/6 pm BT/1 pm EDT, 10 am PST, 11:30 pm IST
Title: Books: SyFy, Queerness, and more
Guest facilitator: Dr. Jampa Wurst and LA REINA TAINA
Jampa (they, them) is a learning coach, rapper, and artist or painter with more than 100 paintings in their digital atelier.
Realizing the need for a safe space for queer Buddhists, having been bullied in their Buddhist communities worldwide, they founded the International Queer Buddhist Conferences shortly before the pandemic. Since 2021 the IQBCs have become an annual event.
LA REINA TAÍNA (she, her), is an Afro-Latina Trans artist whose music and spiritual activism embody the essence of “Buddhism is Trans” the title of the coming 4th IQBC in the Fall of this year.
Her work integrates Latin House, Dembow, and electronica with Buddhist teachings of compassion and interconnectedness. Through her art, she challenges societal norms and fosters radical inclusivity, emphasizing the transformative power of spiritual and creative expression. Her performances are a testament to the resilience and joy of Trans identities, promoting healing and unity within the queer Buddhist community. You can check out her work on her website at www.lareinataina.com.
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The Conscious Connections will be a regular zoom event until the 5th IQBC in Fall 2025. If you’re interested, send an email to info@iqbc.org.
32nd Conscious Connection of the IQBC – January 27th, 7 pm CET/6 pm BT/1 pm EDT, 10 am PST, 11:30 pm IST
Title: Queerness in Vajrayana, part 2
Guest facilitator: Alimma Dechen Khacho is a Vajrayana Buddhist, artist and workshop facilitator.
They graduated from the Chelsea College of Arts, London. Their art breaks boundaries to explore Tantric manifestations across the mediums of paint, sculpture and film. The celebration of queer life is always central to their work, as it is essential for the spiritual wellbeing of the world.
They are currently training as a Teacher of Ngöndro and the practices of the Dakini’s Whisper community.
See Alimma’s work here:
ig: @dechen.khacho
web: https://sites.google.com/view/alimma-art
Please register with this link, fill out, and answer the question, and I will approve.
The Conscious Connections will be a regular zoom event until the 5th IQBC in Fall 2025. If you’re interested, send an email to info@iqbc.org.