From Evangelical Pastor to Buddhist Nun | Venerable Pannavati

About this episode

<p>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 <a href= "https://heartwoodrefuge.org/embracing-simplicity-sangha/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Embracing-Simplicity Hermitage and Meditation Center</a>; Co-Director of <a href= "https://heartwoodrefuge.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">Heartwood Refuge</a> and President of the <a href= "https://heartwoodrefuge.org/treasure-human-life/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Treasure Human Life Foundation</a>. 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.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>This episode explores:</p> <p><br /></p> <ul> <li>Why many meditators try to jump over important preliminary steps.</li> <li>Why Buddhism isn't necessarily fun or easy. </li> <li>The utility and impact of making vows.</li> <li>What Venerable Venerable Pannavati calls healthy shame.</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/venerable-pannavati-430</a></p> <p><br /></p>