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Deep South Dharma

184 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

From a Buddhist minister and contemplative therapist in Oxford MS, the Deep South Dharma podcast is a resource for people cultivating the Noble 8-Factored Path, religious minorities who are contemplative by nature, or those just curious about Buddhism. Christie was raised in Alabama, educated in Tennessee, and ordained in the Embracing Simplicity Contemplative Order at Heartwood Refuge in North Carolina. She now lives in Mississippi. Learn more about her meditation groups at passaticounseling.com/groups and visit Flowering Lotus Meditation for upcoming retreat opportunities.

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Ep 138 ~ What Do You Mean, 'Practice?'

September 24, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MB

Rev. Christie Bates (Passatininna), a licensed professional counselor and ordained Buddhist lay minister of the Embracing Simplicity Contemplative Order, speaking as co-founder and teacher of Deep South Dharma, Mondays 7PM CT. This episode is a recording of the 9/20/2021 talk and discusses aspects of "practice," death and the Buddha's awakening to 1) his own cycles of death and birth, 2) how actions condition those cycles, and 3) the Practice or Path that leads to freedom from those cycles. ...

Ep ~ 137 The Dance of Allowing

September 21, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

Christine Bates, a licensed professional counselor and ordained Buddhist lay minister in the Embracing Simplicity Contemplative Order, shares the fifth of five posts on Mindful Parenting, based on the work of Dave Richo. More information about Deep South Dharma can be found at www.deepsouthdharma.org Articles about various aspects of the practice of Buddhism can be found at https://medium.com/the-fifth-posture --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/message

Ep 137 ~ The Dance of Allowing

September 21, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

Christine Bates, a licensed professional counselor and ordained Buddhist lay minister in the Embracing Simplicity Contemplative Order, shares the fifth of five posts on Mindful Parenting, based on the work of Dave Richo. More information about Deep South Dharma can be found at www.deepsouthdharma.org Articles about various aspects of the practice of Buddhism can be found at https://medium.com/the-fifth-posture --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deepsout...

Ep 136 ~ Affection is Not Optional in Mindful Parenting

September 18, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

Christine Bates, a licensed professional counselor and ordained Buddhist lay minister in the Embracing Simplicity Contemplative Order, shares the fourth of five posts on Mindful Parenting, based on the work of Dave Richo. More information about Deep South Dharma can be found at www.deepsouthdharma.org Articles about various aspects of the practice of Buddhism can be found at https://medium.com/the-fifth-posture --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deepsou...

Ep 135 ~ A "Just-Because" Kind of Love

September 15, 2021 05:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

Christine Bates, a licensed professional counselor and ordained Buddhist lay minister in the Embracing Simplicity Contemplative Order, shares the three of five posts on Mindful Parenting, based on the work of Dave Richo. More information about Deep South Dharma can be found at www.deepsouthdharma.org Articles about various aspects of the practice of Buddhism can be found at https://medium.com/the-fifth-posture --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deepsout...

Ep ~ 134 You Belong Through Mindful Parenting

September 12, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

Christine Bates, a licensed professional counselor and ordained Buddhist lay minister in the Embracing Simplicity Contemplative Order, shares the second of five posts on Mindful Parenting, based on the work of Dave Richo. More information about Deep South Dharma can be found at www.deepsouthdharma.org Articles about various aspects of the practice of Buddhism can be found at https://medium.com/the-fifth-posture --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deepsou...

How to Be an Adult While Parenting

July 30, 2021 16:48 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Christine Bates, a licensed professional counselor ordained in the Embracing Simplicity Contemplative Order, shares the first of five posts on Mindful Parenting, based on the work of Dave Richo.  More information about Deep South Dharma can be found at www.deepsouthdharma.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/message

Ep 133 ~ How to Be an Adult While Parenting

July 30, 2021 16:48 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Christine Bates, a licensed professional counselor ordained in the Embracing Simplicity Contemplative Order, shares the first of five posts on Mindful Parenting, based on the work of Dave Richo.  More information about Deep South Dharma can be found at www.deepsouthdharma.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deepsouthdharma/message

Ep 132 ~ Pacify the Mind / The Gravel of Suffering

June 05, 2021 16:47 - 39 minutes - 37 MB

A 20-minute meditation followed by a brief topic opening. Recorded "live" from the Deep South Dharma Online Group. In North Mississippi, join us Mondays 630-730pm Central Time at the Edison on University Avenue for Oxford Mindfulness Group, beginning May 3rd! Details at deepsouthdharma.org Online, join Christine, Jaya, and the Oxford (MS) Online Practice community Saturdays 10-11am CENTRAL time. After you make sure you have your free Zoom account, pick up the Zoom link specific to the Oxfo...

Ep 131 ~ Change...Again

May 09, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

Life is constantly changing, but that's NOT why there is suffering. In this talk, Christine explores the 2nd Noble Truth. The popular topic of the so-called "3 characteristics" are also explored. In North Mississippi, join us Mondays 630-730pm Central Time at the Edison on University Avenue for Oxford Mindfulness Group, beginning May 3rd! Details at deepsouthdharma.org Online, join Christine, Jaya, and the Oxford (MS) Online Practice community Saturdays 10-11am CENTRAL time. After you make...

Ep 130 ~ No Room for Hindrances: Atomic Metta

May 03, 2021 15:18 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

After a mini-intro to the subject, Christine leads meditation using one of the metta (good will, loving-friendliness, kindness) practices from Bhante G's book "Beyond Mindfulness in Plain English." If you happen to live in North Mississippi, join us Mondays 630-730pm Central Time at the Edison on University Avenue for Oxford Mindfulness Group, beginning May 3rd! Details at deepsouthdharma.org Join Christine, Jaya, and the Oxford (MS) Online Practice community Saturdays 10-11am CENTRAL time...

Ep 129 ~ Midweek Meditation / Beginnings and Endings

April 28, 2021 17:24 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

A recording of the last "Midweek Meditation" of this pandemic season, offered by Christie* to a LIVE practice group via Zoom. The live Wednesday groups have come to an end, but this podcast has not! Join Christie, Jaya, and the Oxford (MS) Online Practice community Saturdays 10-11am CENTRAL time. After you make sure you have your free Zoom account, pick up the Zoom link specific to the Oxford Practice Group Online at deepsouthdharma.org If you happen to live in North Mississippi, join us M...

Ep 128 ~ Midweek Meditation / A Year to (Really) Live

April 22, 2021 15:35 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MB

A recording of "Midweek Meditation" offered by Christie* to a LIVE practice group via Zoom. Midweek Meditation happens Wednesdays 1130am-12noon Central. Make sure you have your Zoom account and pick up the link to Midweek Meditation at deepsouthdharma.org or at passaticounseling.com Join Christie, Jaya, and the Oxford (MS) Practice community online Saturdays 10-11am CENTRAL time ONLINE for the time being. After you make sure you have your free Zoom account, pick up the Zoom link specific to...

Ep 127 ~ Midweek Meditation / Awash in Compassion

April 14, 2021 17:43 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

Practicing compassion by allowing ourselves to let go of reactions and rest in care about suffering. "May I learn to care about this/May I meet this with mercy/May I be present to myself/you in this/That I may be filled with compassion" As we settle in, we may find ourselves moved to deepen concentration with the simple words, "Care, Mercy, Presence, Compassion" over and over, allowing the power of this practice to flush out unhelpful rumination and refresh us for the rest of the day. A r...

Ep 126 ~ Midweek Meditation / Mind Aware of Senses, Mind Aware of Mind

April 08, 2021 11:50 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

Join us via this recording of our live Zoom group of April 7, 2021 for an experience of visiting all six senses and enhanced awareness of the mind that can be aware of them. A recording of "Midweek Meditation" offered by Christie* to a LIVE practice group via Zoom. Midweek Meditation happens Wednesdays 1130am-12noon Central. Make sure you have your Zoom account and pick up the link to Midweek Meditation at deepsouthdharma.org or at passaticounseling.com Join Christie, Jaya, and the Oxford ...

Ep 125 ~ Midweek Meditation / You are Enough and Not Too Much

March 31, 2021 17:32 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MB

20 minutes of resting within the boundless field of good will and feeling "right-sized"  A recording of "Midweek Meditation" offered by Christie* to a LIVE practice group via Zoom. Midweek Meditation happens Wednesdays 1130am-12noon Central. Make sure you have your Zoom account and pick up the link to Midweek Meditation at deepsouthdharma.org or at passaticounseling.com Join Christie, Jaya, and the Oxford (MS) Practice community online Saturdays 10-11am CENTRAL time ONLINE for the time bei...

Ep 124 ~ Midweek Meditation / Balancing Our Compassion

March 24, 2021 17:07 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

Balancing compassion for self and other with equanimity/serenity. A recording of "Midweek Meditation" offered by Christie* to a LIVE practice group via Zoom. Midweek Meditation happens Wednesdays 1130am-12noon Central. Make sure you have your Zoom account and pick up the link to Midweek Meditation at deepsouthdharma.org or at passaticounseling.com Join Christie, Jaya, and the Oxford (MS) Practice community online Saturdays 10-11am CENTRAL time ONLINE for the time being. After you make sure...

Ep 123 ~ Midweek Meditation / Essential Safety

March 17, 2021 17:16 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Meeting our experiences with awareness of our essential safety in this moment, whether those feeling experiences are pleasant, unpleasant or neutral. A recording of "Midweek Meditation" offered by Christie* to a LIVE practice group via Zoom. Midweek Meditation happened on Wednesdays during the first year or more of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Join Christie and the Oxford (MS) Practice community online Monday evening 7-8pm CENTRAL time ONLINE. After you make sure you have your free Zoom account...

Ep 122 ~ Midweek Meditation / Out of Our Own Way

March 10, 2021 18:02 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

20 minutes of settling into enjoyment of practice, allowing it to happen, getting out of our own way. A recording of "Midweek Meditation" offered by Christie* to a LIVE practice group via Zoom. Midweek Meditation happens Wednesdays 1130am-12noon Central. Make sure you have your Zoom account and pick up the link to Midweek Meditation at deepsouthdharma.org or at passaticounseling.com Join Christie, Jaya, and the Oxford (MS) Practice community online Saturdays 10-11am CENTRAL time ONLINE for...

Ep 121 ~ A Gash in the Fabric

March 06, 2021 18:25 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

Meeting times of tragedy, loss or grief in community. Join Christie*, Jaya**, and other members of Deep South Dharma at our Saturday Morning Practice Group at 10-11am CENTRAL time ONLINE. Christie also offers Midweek Meditation via Zoom on Wednesdays, 1130a-12noon Central time. Pick up the Zoom link specific to the group you want to attend at deepsouthdharma.org For information about other events as they occur, visit the Deep South Dharma website and subscribe, or like the Deep South Dhar...

Ep 120 ~ Midweek Meditation / Non-Identification

March 03, 2021 18:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Working with the Buddha's earliest teachings on non-identification with the forms that (sooner or later) cause suffering. A recording of "Midweek Meditation" offered by Christie* to a LIVE practice group via Zoom. Midweek Meditation happens Wednesdays 1130am-12noon Central. Make sure you have your Zoom account and pick up the link to Midweek Meditation at deepsouthdharma.org or at passaticounseling.com Join Christie, Jaya, and the Oxford (MS) Practice community online Saturdays 10-11am CEN...

Ep 119 ~ Midweek Meditation / Equanimity in Compassion

February 24, 2021 20:34 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

Working with equanimity allows us to quit avoiding our natural compassion for others, to keep our balance when feeling compassion for others, and often results in being of more use to others.  A recording of "Midweek Meditation" offered by Christie* to a LIVE practice group via Zoom. Midweek Meditation happens Wednesdays 1130am-12noon Central. Make sure you have your Zoom account and pick up the link to Midweek Meditation at deepsouthdharma.org or at passaticounseling.com Join Christie, Ja...

Ep 118 ~ Midweek Meditation Feb 17 2021

February 17, 2021 22:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Giving yourself the gift of your own undivided attention. Join us live by picking up the links to our Zoom groups at deepsouthdharma.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deepsouthdharma/message

Ep 117 ~ An Alternative Valentine

February 14, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

Excerpts from Ajahn Jayasaro's "On Love." Join Christie*, Jaya**, and other members of Deep South Dharma at our Saturday Morning Practice Group at 10-11am CENTRAL time ONLINE. Christie also offers Midweek Meditation via Zoom on Wednesdays, 1130a-12noon Central time. After you make sure you have your free Zoom account, pick up the Zoom link specific to the group you want to attend at deepsouthdharma.org For information about other events as they occur, visit the Deep South Dharma website a...

Ep 116 ~ Midweek Meditation / A Break from Wanting

February 10, 2021 21:47 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

Wanting is not wrong; but it DOES create suffering. Take a break from it, for just a few minutes, and see what happens. A recording of "Midweek Meditation" offered by Christie* to a LIVE practice group via Zoom. Midweek Meditation happens Wednesdays 1130am-12noon Central. Make sure you have your Zoom account and pick up the link to Midweek Meditation at deepsouthdharma.org or at passaticounseling.com Join Christie, Jaya, and the Oxford (MS) Practice community online Saturdays 10-11am CENTR...

Ep 115 ~ Midweek Meditation - Better Sound Quality

February 03, 2021 21:57 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Introduction to Equanimity - Establishing a suitable attitude toward the self no matter the circumstances A recording of "Midweek Meditation" offered by Christie* to a LIVE practice group via Zoom. Midweek Meditation happens Wednesdays 1130am-12noon Central. Make sure you have your Zoom account and pick up the link to Midweek Meditation at deepsouthdharma.org or at passaticounseling.com Join Christie, Jaya, and the Oxford (MS) Practice community online Saturdays 10-11am CENTRAL time ONLINE...

Ep 114 ~ Mindfulness in Recovery with Kevin Griffin

February 03, 2021 04:38 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

Deep South Dharma was delighted to host Kevin Griffin and over 50 other participants in an online event on the evening of February 2, 2021. This audio recording from the live Zoom evening begins with a 20-minute meditation, followed by some reflections by Kevin about the use of mindfulness in 12-Step recovery. It was a wonderful evening, and we all felt grateful to be a part of it.  For more information on Kevin Griffin, his books, groups, retreats, and music, or to offer a donation in appr...

Ep 113 ~ Midweek Meditation/Feeling Tones

January 28, 2021 01:20 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Working with feeling tones. To join us for "Mindfulness in Recovery with Kevin Griffin" on February 2nd, REGISTER NOW at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMld-iqqT4sH9PCNJ0D1zDiL0aad2yRo5sC A recording of "Midweek Meditation" offered by Christie* to a LIVE practice group via Zoom. Midweek Meditation happens Wednesdays 1130am-12noon Central. Make sure you have your Zoom account and pick up the link to Midweek Meditation at deepsouthdharma.org or at passaticounseling.com Join Chris...

Ep 112 ~ Midweek Meditation January 20, 2021

January 20, 2021 20:01 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

Gratitude and Empathetic Joy A recording of "Midweek Meditation" offered by Christie* to a LIVE practice group via Zoom. Midweek Meditation happens Wednesdays 1130am-12noon Central. Make sure you have your Zoom account and pick up the link to Midweek Meditation at deepsouthdharma.org or at passaticounseling.com Join Christie, Jaya, and the Oxford (MS) Practice community online Saturdays 10-11am CENTRAL time ONLINE for the time being. After you make sure you have your free Zoom account, pic...

Ep 111 ~ Midweek Meditation January 13 2021

January 13, 2021 18:14 - 23 minutes - 22 MB

Appreciation of goodness, wherever it's found. A recording of "Midweek Meditation" offered by Christie* to a LIVE practice group via Zoom. Midweek Meditation happens Wednesdays 1130am-12noon Central. Make sure you have your Zoom account and pick up the link to Midweek Meditation at deepsouthdharma.org or at passaticounseling.com Join Christie, Jaya, and the Oxford (MS) Practice community online Saturdays 10-11am CENTRAL time ONLINE for the time being. After you make sure you have your free...

Ep 110 ~ January 6 2021 Midweek Meditation

January 08, 2021 01:06 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MB

This recording occurred during our live Zoom group at 1130am Central time, after a morning of appointments. So I was unaware of the events unfolding at the US Capitol. But our topic was working with "Sudden Change," so I hope there is something in it that's useful to you at this time. ~Christie Bates A recording of "Midweek Meditation" offered by Christie* to a LIVE practice group via Zoom. Midweek Meditation happens Wednesdays 1130am-12noon Central. Make sure you have your Zoom account and...

Ep 109 ~ Midweek Meditation December 30 2020

December 30, 2020 20:28 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Recollection of Goodness A recording of "Midweek Meditation" offered by Christie* to a LIVE practice group via Zoom. Midweek Meditation happens Wednesdays 1130am-12noon Central. Make sure you have your Zoom account and pick up the link to Midweek Meditation at deepsouthdharma.org or at passaticounseling.com Join Christie, Jaya, and the Oxford (MS) Practice community online Saturdays 10-11am CENTRAL time ONLINE for the time being. After you make sure you have your free Zoom account, pick up...

Ep 108 ~ Midweek Meditation December 23, 2020

December 23, 2020 21:29 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Being present, enjoying communion.  Also, please know WE ARE MEETING THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS, and you are welcome to join us this Saturday morning at our regular Oxford Online Practice Group - that link is also at DeepSouthDharma.org A recording of "Midweek Meditation" offered by Christie* to a LIVE practice group via Zoom. Midweek Meditation happens Wednesdays 1130am-12noon Central. Make sure you have your Zoom account and pick up the link to Midweek Meditation at deepsouthdharma.org or a...

Ep 107 ~ Let it be enough. Let it be complete.

December 20, 2020 16:27 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

A reminder we can reduce strain and enjoy progress when we take things one day, one moment, one breath at a time. Join Christie*, Jaya, and other members of Deep South Dharma at our Saturday Morning Practice Group at 10-11am CENTRAL time ONLINE. Christie also offers Midweek Meditation via Zoom on Wednesdays, 1130a-12noon Central time. After you make sure you have your free Zoom account, pick up the Zoom link specific to the group you want to attend at deepsouthdharma.org For information ab...

Ep 106 ~ Midweek Meditation December 16 2020

December 16, 2020 18:25 - 23 minutes - 22 MB

Playing with a light-hearted counting game as a resource when working with difficult emotions. A recording of "Midweek Meditation" offered by Christie* to a LIVE practice group via Zoom. Midweek Meditation happens Wednesdays 1130am-12noon Central. Make sure you have your Zoom account and pick up the link to Midweek Meditation at deepsouthdharma.org or at passaticounseling.com We are always happy to answer general questions via the podcast or our website contact page, but if you are interes...

Ep 105 ~ Skillful Abandonment

December 13, 2020 05:12 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

Updates re this podcast and reflections on the Buddha's teaching of the 4 ways of Abandoning unskillful qualities, which is one of the 4 Noble Exertions. Join Christie*, Jaya, and other members of Deep South Dharma at our Saturday Morning Practice Group at 10-11am CENTRAL time ONLINE. Christie also offers Midweek Meditation via Zoom on Wednesdays, 1130a-12noon Central time. After you make sure you have your free Zoom account, pick up the Zoom link specific to the group you want to attend at...

Ep 104 ~ Midweek Meditation December 9, 2020

December 09, 2020 18:07 - 24 minutes - 23 MB

Strengthening your light, sharing through intention. A recording of "Midweek Meditation" offered by Christie* to a LIVE practice group via Zoom. Midweek Meditation happens Wednesdays 1130am-12noon Central. Make sure you have your Zoom account and pick up the link to Midweek Meditation at deepsouthdharma.org or at passaticounseling.com We are always happy to answer general questions via the podcast or our website contact page, but if you are interested in individual Contemplative Spiritual ...

Ep 103 ~ In Your Present Circumstances

December 06, 2020 06:00 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MB

Working with the mind in your present circumstances. Patience as a form of lovingkindness. If you want to support hunger relief through a well-practiced organization, see buddhistglobalrelief.org Join Christie*, Jaya, and other members of Deep South Dharma at our Saturday Morning Practice Group at 10-11am CENTRAL time ONLINE. Christie also offers Midweek Meditation via Zoom on Wednesdays, 1130a-12noon Central time. After you make sure you have your free Zoom account, pick up the Zoom link ...

Ep 102 ~ Midweek Meditation December 2 2020

December 02, 2020 18:12 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Training Attention, Resting in Awareness A recording of "Midweek Meditation" offered by Christie* to a LIVE practice group via Zoom. Midweek Meditation happens Wednesdays 1130am-12noon Central. Make sure you have your Zoom account and pick up the link to Midweek Meditation at deepsouthdharma.org or at passaticounseling.com We are always happy to answer general questions via the podcast or our website contact page, but if you are interested in individual Contemplative Spiritual Direction wi...

Ep 101 ~ Sutta Study: You're Not Nothin'

November 29, 2020 06:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

Consideration of identity changes during these pandemic days through the prism of The Five Reflections from AN 5.57, the Upajjhatthana Sutta. Join Christie*, Jaya, and other members of Deep South Dharma at our Saturday Morning Practice Group at 10-11am CENTRAL time ONLINE. Christie also offers Midweek Meditation via Zoom on Wednesdays, 1130a-12noon Central time. After you make sure you have your free Zoom account, pick up the Zoom link specific to the group you want to attend at deepsouthdh...

Ep: 100 ~ Midweek Meditation November 26 2020

November 26, 2020 16:59 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MB

This recording of the 11/25/20 Midweek Meditation on Zoom is being released November 26 2020. It is an intentional practice of deepening gladness wherever you can find it, allowing your whole system to abide there for a few moments of healing and refreshment. A recording of "Midweek Meditation" offered by Christie* to a LIVE practice group via Zoom. Midweek Meditation happens Wednesdays 1130am-12noon Central. Make sure you have your Zoom account and pick up the link to Midweek Meditation at...

Ep 99 ~ Sutta Study: The Skillful Use of Food

November 22, 2020 06:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

Exploration of the skillful use of food from the MN 2. The skillful use of food to relieve/prevent suffering for oneself and others. To contribute to hunger relief domestically and internationally, consider a donation to buddhistglobalrelief.org. Join Christie, Jaya, and other members of Deep South Dharma at our Saturday Morning Practice Group at 10-11am CENTRAL time ONLINE. Christie also offers Midweek Meditation via Zoom on Wednesdays, 1130a-12noon Central time. After you make sure you ha...

Ep 98 ~ Midweek Meditation November 20 2020

November 21, 2020 00:42 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Meditation on the 32 Body Parts (Asubha Sutta) A recording of "Midweek Meditation" offered by Christie* to a LIVE practice group via Zoom. Midweek Meditation happens Wednesdays 1130am-12noon Central. Make sure you have your Zoom account and pick up the link to Midweek Meditation at deepsouthdharma.org or at passaticounseling.com We are always happy to answer general questions via the podcast or our website contact page, but if you are interested in individual Contemplative Spiritual Direct...

Ep 97 ~ Rerun: When We Lose a Major Source of Support

November 15, 2020 06:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

In honor of the first anniversary since the death of a friend. In honor of 1.31 million lives worldwide and counting. Join Christie, Jaya, and other members of Deep South Dharma at our Saturday Morning Practice Group at 10-11am CENTRAL time ONLINE. Christie also offers Midweek Meditation via Zoom on Wednesdays, 1130a-12noon Central time. After you make sure you have your free Zoom account, pick up the Zoom link specific to the group you want to attend at deepsouthdharma.org For information...

Ep 96 ~ Midweek Meditation November 11 2020

November 11, 2020 18:01 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

Mindfulness of Breathing, as taught by Thich Nhat Hanh, for a "full stop" midweek refresher. A recording of "Midweek Meditation" offered by Christie* to a LIVE practice group via Zoom. Midweek Meditation happens Wednesdays 1130am-12noon Central. Make sure you have your Zoom account and pick up the link to Midweek Meditation at deepsouthdharma.org or at passaticounseling.com We are always happy to answer general questions via the podcast or our website contact page, but if you are intereste...

Ep 95 ~ Accountability as a Aspect of Refuge

November 08, 2020 06:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

Accountability - especially in Sangha - as a means of support and authenticity, not self-flagellation. Join Christie, Jaya, and other members of Deep South Dharma at our Saturday Morning Practice Group at 10-11am CENTRAL time ONLINE. Christie also offers Midweek Meditation via Zoom on Wednesdays, 1130a-12noon Central time. After you make sure you have your free Zoom account, pick up the Zoom link specific to the group you want to attend at deepsouthdharma.org For information about other ev...

Ep 94 Midweek Meditation Nov 4 2020

November 04, 2020 17:59 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

Training for free will. A recording of "Midweek Meditation" offered by Christie* to a LIVE practice group via Zoom. Midweek Meditation happens Wednesdays 1130am-12noon Central. Make sure you have your Zoom account and pick up the link to Midweek Meditation at deepsouthdharma.org or at passaticounseling.com We are always happy to answer general questions via the podcast or our website contact page, but if you are interested in individual Contemplative Spiritual Direction with Christie* (15 ...

Ep 93 ~ Heart-Informed Action

November 01, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

A brief partial treatment of how the "divine abidings" interact to train the heart for wise action, followed by a 15 minute meditation for those who are ill. Join Christie, Jaya, and other members of Deep South Dharma at our Saturday Morning Practice Group at 10-11am CENTRAL time ONLINE. Christie also offers Midweek Meditation via Zoom on Wednesdays, 1130a-12noon Central time. After you make sure you have your free Zoom account, pick up the Zoom link specific to the group you want to attend...

Ep 92 ~ Midweek Meditation October 28 2020

October 28, 2020 17:02 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

Mindful of Anticipation A recording of "Midweek Meditation" offered by Christie* to a LIVE practice group via Zoom. Midweek Meditation happens Wednesdays 1130am-12noon Central. Make sure you have your Zoom account and pick up the link to Midweek Meditation at deepsouthdharma.org or at passaticounseling.com We are always happy to answer general questions via the podcast or our website contact page, but if you are interested in individual Contemplative Spiritual Direction with Christie* (15 ...

Ep 91 ~ Everyday Cessation

October 25, 2020 05:00 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MB

Using the practice of "little nibbana" taught by Bhuddhadasa Bhikkhu to break the accelerating cycle of stress and suffering as we near the US elections of Nov 3. Join Christie, Jaya, and other members of Deep South Dharma at our Saturday Morning Practice Group at 10-11am CENTRAL time ONLINE. Christie also offers Midweek Meditation via Zoom on Wednesdays, 1130a-12noon Central time. After you make sure you have your free Zoom account, pick up the Zoom link specific to the group you want to a...