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”
Joanie Andras is a Buddhist nun, a certified teacher of mindfulness and a member of our Fellowship. She’ll offer valuable coaching on how to incorporate mindfulness and the Seven Principles of Unitarianism into our daily lives. Please note, due to a special private event at Grace Fellowship Hall, this service will be available only on … Continue reading Joanie Andras on Mindfulness and the Seven Principles of UU (Zoom only)
Joanie Andras is a Buddhist nun, a certified teacher of mindfulness and a member of our Fellowship. She’ll offer a personal account of how fear and anxiety can be great teachers.
