Venerable Pannavati Bhikkhuni Registration Fee $10 Location: New Show Me Dharma Space, 1600 Broadway Venerable Dr. Pannavati, a yogini, former Christian pastor, founding Co-Abbot of Embracing Simplicity Hermitage, and founding director of Sisters of Compassionate wisdom, a 21st century trans-lineage Buddhist order, ordained in Theravada and Chan Schools. A Zen Dharma Holder and Vajrayana practioner as well, Pannavaiti’s insight is rich with compassion, wit and humor. Known for her ordination of Thai and Cambodian nuns, work with homeless youth in Appalachia, and ministry to the “untouchables” in India, she is the recipient of multiple Outstanding Women in Buddhism Awards, and received a special commendation ...
Show Me Dharma Mission Statement Show Me Dharma is dedicated to making the study and practice of Insight Meditation available to Mid-Missouri. We support and encourage the development of community based upon Theravadan Buddhist ideas, teachings, and practices. What is Insight Meditation? Insight Meditation is a meditation method that is over 2,500 years old. In insight meditation, we develop the capacity to calm the mind through focusing on the breath. Then, with the mind calmed, we look deeply at our experience in each moment, seeing our lives with greater clarity. With this clarity, we begin to undo some of the mental habits that ...
We are delighted to announce that Show Me Dharma is entering a three-year-lease agreement beginning July 1, 2013 for a building at 1600 West Broadway, the former Southwest Play School site, adjacent to Unity of Columbia. The building features a large meeting space, library area, kitchen, bathroom, outdoor walking space, ample parking, and natural lighting. Renovations are underway to ensure the space is accessible to all. The move will take place June 29, we expect to hold our first class at our new home on Monday, July 1, 2013. Though we expect to hold all other classes this summer as planned, ...
COMMITTED PRACTICE GROUPS BEGIN IN JUNE—NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Dates and Times: Monday Group meets 8:00 to 9:30 am with Joe McCormack and Beth Shoyer, starting June 17 Thursday Group meets 7:00 to 8:30 pm with Tonda March and Terry Furstenau, starting June 20 Location: Show Me Dharma Center Cost: dana (donations) See the Committed Practice Group page for more information!!! Click HERE!
SHOW ME DHARMA (SMD) is a non-profit organization dedicated to making the study and practice of Insight Meditation available to Mid-Missouri. We support and encourage the development of community based upon Theravada Buddhist ideals, teachings and practices.