From Evangelical Pastor to Buddhist Nun | Venerable Pannavati
10% Happier with Dan Harris · 10% Media, LLC
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Show Notes
Venerable Pannavati is a former evangelical pastor who has been ordained in three separate Buddhist traditions: Theravada, Chan, and Mahayana. She's the co-founder and co-Abbot of Embracing-Simplicity Hermitage and Meditation Center; Co-Director of Heartwood Refuge and President of the Treasure Human Life Foundation. She teaches around the world, was a 2008 recipient of the Outstanding Buddhist Women's Award, and currently serves as the Vice President of the US Chapter of the Global Buddhist Association.
This episode explores:
- Why many meditators try to jump over important preliminary steps.
- Why Buddhism isn't necessarily fun or easy.
- The utility and impact of making vows.
- What Venerable Venerable Pannavati calls healthy shame.
Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/venerable-pannavati-430