VMS is pleased to introduce Claire Grant as the newest addition to the board of the Victoria Multifaith Society, in the Buddhist seat. Claire started practicing mindfulness meditation in the tradition of Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh in 2010 while living in France, and has been practicing and facilitating as Bell Master with the Victoria Mindfulness Community since 2012.  

Claire was ordained a member of the Order of Interbeing in 2017 and was given the dharma name Chân Đức Dung meaning True Virtue of Inclusiveness.  She has attended many mindfulness retreats in Plum Village, France and has supported her local mindfulness community with retreats and Days of Mindfulness. Claire lives in Victoria with her partner Stephane and has two adult children.