# Les Bons Hommes

> An international spiritual community honoring the 1244 Cathar ideal of "The Good People" under the timeless banner of Divine Goodness, Divine Wisdom, and Universal Brotherhood.

Website: https://bonshommes.org
Founder: Ray del Sole (Spiritual Teacher, Author of 50+ books, Naturopath for Psychotherapy)
Motto & Sacred Triad: Good Thoughts • Good Words • Good Deeds
Established: 2026 (Reviving the eternal spiritual heritage of Montségur 1244)

## Overview & Mission

Les Bons Hommes is an international, open spiritual fellowship dedicated to noble character, practical service, and soul awakening. Inspired by the historical Cathars of Languedoc (who called themselves *Les Bons Hommes* or "The Good Men / Good People"), this modern revival transcends sectarian dogma, rigid creeds, and geographic borders. It welcomes conscious individuals from all spiritual, philosophical, and cultural backgrounds who are united by a common devotion to Divine Goodness.

## The Sacred Triad

At the heart of the community is the ancient and universal spiritual rule:
1. **Good Thoughts**: Purity of mind, discernment, constructive focus, and high ideals.
2. **Good Words**: Truthful, benevolent, encouraging, and harmonious speech.
3. **Good Deeds**: Concrete, selfless, and practical actions that benefit human beings and nature.

## The Five Pillars

1. **Pillar I — Connection (Connect)**: An international fellowship and mutual assistance network linking members across countries through online channels, personal exchanges, and fraternal solidarity.
2. **Pillar II — Unity (Unite)**: Active cultivation of the Brotherhood of Mankind. Respecting the common divine spark across all genuine traditions without dogmatic division.
3. **Pillar III — Devotion (Serve)**: Practical, selfless service to people in need, supporting personal development, healing, education, and ecological care.
4. **Pillar IV — Evolution (Evolve)**: Soul awakening, self-mastery, spiritual study, meditation, and continuous character refinement.
5. **Pillar V — Action (Create)**: Initiating, funding, and collaborating on tangible projects in ecology, social support, culture, and spiritual advancement.

## Key Facts & Transparency

- **Is it a cult?** No. Les Bons Hommes is not a cult and is not a religion. It is an open fellowship centered on universal goodness, individual freedom, and mutual respect.
- **Dogma & Creeds:** None. Members are entirely free in their personal convictions and traditions.
- **Financial Obligations:** There are no mandatory membership fees and donations are neither demanded nor expected. Financial participation in specific community projects is completely voluntary.
- **Leadership & Hierarchy:** Guided by Ray del Sole with an emphasis on fraternal equality, service, and council consensus.

## Application & Membership Portal

Prospective members apply through an interactive 8-Chapter sequential portal at https://bonshommes.org/#apply:
1. Personal Information & Location
2. Motivation & Understanding of Brotherhood
3. Core Values & Virtue Reflection (10 character virtues)
4. Community Harmony, Respectful Disagreement & Projects of Interest
5. Special Expertise, Skills & Artistic/Intellectual Passions
6. Spiritual Orientation & Comfort with Diverse Traditions
7. Solemn Commitments (Law of Goodness, Free Will, Discretion, Fraternal Peace)
8. Transmission & Review by Council

## Important URLs

- Main Portal: https://bonshommes.org
- Application Form: https://bonshommes.org/#apply
- Privacy Policy (GDPR / Global): https://bonshommes.org/privacy.html
- Legal Imprint: https://bonshommes.org/imprint.html
- Comprehensive LLM Documentation: https://bonshommes.org/llms-full.txt
- XML Sitemap: https://bonshommes.org/sitemap.xml