Kai
Dr. Kai Romhardt is a Buddhist Dharma Teacher in the tradition of Plum Village. He holds a master degree in “Management and Organization” from the University of St. Gallen (lic.oec.HSG) and a PhD in management and social sciences from the University of Geneva.
He spent two years in Plum Village – practicing under the guidance of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh (Thây). Kai received ordination in the Order of Interbeing in 2002 and Dharma lamp transmission from Thây in 2010. In 2004 he started the Network for Mindful Business to explore the potential of the Buddhist teachings in the realm of business together with dharma friends. His approach: Being patient and brave at the same time, acting together and not alone, smiling to our own imperfections and finding skilful means for dealing mindfully with money, work, and consumption.
Kai has authored seven books on the various aspects and impacts of mindfulness on our life, knowledge, thinking, and work. Besides Sangha Building, and developing the Network internationally, Kai works as a speaker, author, lecturer, retreat leader, and trainer for various organizations and as a coach for individuals in times of transformation.
His first volume of poetry called “Schattenlichter” will be published in spring 2026. He is the father of a grown-up son and lives as a dharma nomad.
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