Conscious Connections of the IQBC • 2026
44th Conscious Connection of the IQBC
June 23rd, 7 pm CEST, 6 pm BT, 1 pm ET, 10 am PST, 10:30 IST
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Title: “Nehanzu – Nirvanabilder“
Guest facilitator: Konen from Jodo Shu
Konen (he, him) holds a diploma in Japanese Language and Translation and has been ordained as a Buddhist monk of the Pure Land tradition of Honen Shonin in Tokyo in 2019. After studying Japanese language from 1993 to 2000 in Bonn and Tokyo, he has been working for Japanese companies and finished a training as Shiatsu practitioner. He aims to serve all beings in finding their natural way of life towards their personal “Pure Land” and come to peace of heart and mind with themselves and with others, guided by the Great Compassion of Amida Buddha.
“Birth in the Pure Land is possible without exception.” (Honen Shonin)
More information at www.jodobuddhismus.org
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The Conscious Connections are a regular zoom event. If you’re interested, send an email to info@iqbc.org.
43rd Conscious Connection of the IQBC
March 25th, 6 pm CET, 5 pm BT, 9 am PST, 12 pm ET, 9:30 IST
Photo: www.headshots.de
Title: “In the Light of our “Great Parent” Amida Buddha”
Guest facilitator: Konen
Konen (he, him) holds a diploma in Japanese Language and Translation and has been ordained as a Buddhist monk of the Pure Land tradition of Honen Shonin in Tokyo in 2019. After studying Japanese language from 1993 to 2000 in Bonn and Tokyo, he has been working for Japanese companies and finished a training as Shiatsu practitioner. He aims to serve all beings in finding their natural way of life towards their personal “Pure Land” and come to peace of heart and mind with themselves and with others, guided by the Great Compassion of Amida Buddha.
“Birth in the Pure Land is possible without exception.” (Honen Shonin)
More information at www.jodobuddhismus.org
Please register with this link, fill out, and answer the question, and I will approve.
The Conscious Connections are a regular zoom event. If you’re interested, send an email to info@iqbc.org.
42nd Conscious Connection of the IQBC
February 4, 2026 • 7 pm CET, 6 pm BT, 1 pm ET, 10 am PST
Title: Between Bodies and Emptiness
with Alimma Dechen Khacho
Alimma Dechen Khacho (she, they) 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 are a regular zoom event. If you’re interested, send an email to info@iqbc.org.
