Joanie Andras is an ordained Buddhist nun, a long‑time mindfulness teacher, and a respected spiritual presence in the Columbus community. With a doctorate in psychology and decades of study in philosophy, contemplative practice, and emotional well‑being, she brings both scholarly depth and gentle wisdom to her teaching. Ordained in 2005, Joanie has dedicated her life … Continue reading Joanie Adras – “My Spiritual Journey”
Fellowship member Joanie Andras presents “With Gentleness and Kindness,” an exploration of self-care in times of stress and turmoil. Sunday services begin at 11 a.m., but join us early for coffee and conversation. Visitors are always welcome at our liberal, progressive Fellowship. Services also include music and optional opportunities to share your thoughts. Joanie Andras … Continue reading Joanie Andras on gentleness and kindness
Fellowship member Joanie Andras, will be our guide into a vast, possibly unexplored territory—ourselves. “This isn’t exactly a talk,” she says. Rather, it will be a journey of discovery into what for you has “heart and meaning.” Her presentation will include guided meditation, contemplation and writing. Sunday services begin at 11 a.m., but join us … Continue reading Joanie Andras: “Looking Deeply into the Mirror”
The Buddha said, “Be a lamp unto thyself.” It’s also the title of a Unitarian Universalist hymn. But what does it mean? Who better to explore that question from a Unitarian Universalist perspective than Joanie Andras? Joanie is an ordained Buddhist nun. She also teaches meditation and Buddhist studies at our Fellowship. Join us this … Continue reading Joanie Andras: “Be A Lamp Unto Thyself”
Fellowship member Joanie Andras teaches meditation and Buddhist studies at our Fellowship. She’s also a long-time student of philosophy and psychology. Joanie earned a doctorate in psychology in 1993, and she was ordained as a Buddhist nun in 2005. She’ll talk about how Buddhist teachings are relevant to the escalating influences of artificial intelligence. Sunday … Continue reading Joanie Andras on artificial intelligence and Buddhism
In this Sunday service, fellowship member Joanie Andras, who teaches mindfulness, will lead us in meditation techniques. Sunday services begin at 11 a.m., but join us early for coffee and conversation. Joanie teaches meditation and Buddhist studies at our Fellowship. She’s also a long-time student of philosophy and psychology, earning a doctorate in psychology in … Continue reading Joanie Andras on meditation
Four speakers on the past four Sundays have talked about peace and how it begins with us. In this last service in May, those four will gather to present readings from some of the world’s great religions. We’ll also celebrate peace symbolically with water, flowers and music. Speakers are Joyce Hickson, Joanie Andras, Chandrika D. … Continue reading The Peace Ceremony
Our theme for May is “Let there be peace,” and peace starts with us. Fellowship member Joanie Andras will explore how to talk with people of differing viewpoints. She’ll do that with a focus on the Second Principle of Unitarian Universalism: justice, equity and compassion in human relations. Joanie Andras teaches mindfulness and Buddhist studies … Continue reading Joanie Andras: “The Dialogue of Peace”
Joanie Andras is a Buddhist nun, a certified teacher of mindfulness and a member of our Fellowship. She’ll offer readings and commentary from “The Book of Joy,” which is Douglas Abrams’ compilation of conversations between Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Llama. “I think this well be fun and reflective for all of us,” Joanie … Continue reading Joanie Andras: Revisiting “The Book of Joy”
