Living a True Life

with Venerable Dr. Pannavati

The Buddha’s Dharma offers us a great invitation, but do we really understand it? Knowing the difference between the language of Dharma and ordinary concepts is the key. Join us for a day long journey into the quintessential teaching on non-self that uproots suffering and learn related practices that can produce a direct and refreshing experience of emptiness. It produces a peace the world can't give you, or take away. This retreat is suitable for all level of practitioners, Buddhists or non-Buddhist.

Ven. Dr. Pannavati, a former Christian pastor, is co-founder and co-Abbot of Embracing Simplicity Hermitage and Co-Director of Heartwood Refuge, a new intentional community and residential retreat and conference center in Hendersonville, NC. She is president of the Treasure Human Life Foundation. A black, female Buddhist monk ordained in the Theravada and Chan traditions, she remains a disciple of Great Master Kuang Seng, continues Vajrayana empowerments and teachings with beloved Rinpoche Zhaxi Zhouma and received transmission from Roshi Bernie Glassman of Zen Peacemaker. Pannavati is both contemplative and empowered for compassionate service. She conducts retreats nationally at over 50 centers and churches each year sharing living truths that are deep, yet apprehendable. She advises the cultivation of both wisdom and compassionate action.

The suggested donation for the retreat is $35, plus teacher dana. Registration will close February 2 and will be limited.