Deep South Dharma

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. More information about Deep South Dharma, as well as the Zoom link for the Monday night class, can be found at www.deepsouthdharma.org Articles about various aspects of Buddhism can be found at https://medium.com/the-fifth-posture

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

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

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

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

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

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 Oxford Practice Group Online at deepsouthdharma.org If you enjoying read articles on Dharma and related topics, Christine has a few of those on Medium. acharyachristinebates.medium.com or medium.com/the-fifth-posture For information about upcoming retreats as it becomes available, as well as our weekly offerings and other events, visit the Deep South Dharma website and subscribe, or like the Deep South Dharma Facebook page.

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 sure you have your free Zoom account, pick up the Zoom link specific to the Oxford Practice Group Online at deepsouthdharma.org If you enjoying read articles on Dharma and related topics, Christine has a few of those on Medium. Medium.com/@acharyachristinebates For information about upcoming retreats as it becomes available, as well as our weekly offerings and other events, visit the Deep South Dharma website and subscribe, or like the Deep South Dharma Facebook page.

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. 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 enjoying read articles on Dharma and related topics, Christine has a few of those on Medium. Medium.com/@acharyachristinebates For information about upcoming retreats as it becomes available, as well as our weekly offerings and other events, visit the Deep South Dharma website and subscribe, or like the Deep South Dharma Facebook page.

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 Mondays 630-730pm Central Time at the Edison on University Avenue, beginning May 3rd! Details in this podcast episode and at deepsouthdharma.org If you enjoying read articles on Dharma and related topics, Christie has a few of those on Medium. Medium.com/@christiebates For information about upcoming retreats as it becomes available, as well as our weekly offerings and other events, visit the Deep South Dharma website and subscribe, or like the Deep South Dharma Facebook page.

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 the Oxford Practice Group Online at deepsouthdharma.org If you enjoying read articles on Dharma and related topics, Christie has a few of those on Medium. Medium.com/@christiebates For information about upcoming retreats as it becomes available, as well as our weekly offerings and other events, visit the Deep South Dharma website and subscribe, or like the Deep South Dharma Facebook page.

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 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 the Oxford Practice Group Online at deepsouthdharma.org If you enjoying read articles on Dharma and related topics, Christie has a few of those on Medium. acharyachristinebates.medium.com For information about upcoming retreats as it becomes available, as well as our weekly offerings and other events, visit the Deep South Dharma website and subscribe, or like the Deep South Dharma Facebook page.

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 (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 the Oxford Practice Group Online at deepsouthdharma.org If you enjoying read articles on Dharma and related topics, Christie has a few of those on Medium. Medium.com/@christiebates For information about upcoming retreats as it becomes available, as well as our weekly offerings and other events, visit the Deep South Dharma website and subscribe, or like the Deep South Dharma Facebook page.

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 being. 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 enjoying read articles on Dharma and related topics, Christie has a few of those on Medium. Medium.com/@christiebates For information about upcoming retreats as it becomes available, as well as our weekly offerings and other events, visit the Deep South Dharma website and subscribe, or like the Deep South Dharma Facebook page.

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 you have your free Zoom account, pick up the Zoom link specific to the Oxford Practice Group Online at deepsouthdharma.org If you enjoying read articles on Dharma and related topics, Christie has a few of those on Medium. Medium.com/@christiebates For information about upcoming retreats as it becomes available, as well as our weekly offerings and other events, visit the Deep South Dharma website and subscribe, or like the Deep South Dharma Facebook page.

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, pick up the Zoom link specific to the Oxford Practice Group Online at deepsouthdharma.org If you enjoying read articles on Dharma and related topics, Christie has a few of those on Medium. acharyachristinebates.medium.com For information about upcoming retreats as it becomes available, as well as our weekly offerings and other events, visit the Deep South Dharma website and subscribe, or like the Deep South Dharma Facebook page.

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 the time being. 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 enjoying read articles on Dharma and related topics, Christie has a few of those on Medium. Medium.com/@christiebates For information about upcoming retreats as it becomes available, as well as our weekly offerings and other events, visit the Deep South Dharma website and subscribe, or like the Deep South Dharma Facebook page.

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 Dharma Facebook page. * Christie Bates (Acharya Passatininna) is a Dharmacharya/Lay Minister of the Embracing Simplicity Contemplative Order, ordained by Venerable Pannavati and Venerable Pannadipa. She is founder and co-teacher of Deep South Dharma's Practice Group. She is also a Licensed Professional Counselor for TN and MS.  ** Jaya Judy Seeley is a member of the Order of Interbeing, ordained by Thich Nhat Hanh. In addition to being a co-founder and co-teacher at Deep South Dharma, she is also a Certified Peer Support Practitioner in the areas of recovery from anxiety, depression and trauma.

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 CENTRAL time ONLINE for the time being. 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 enjoying read articles on Dharma and related topics, Christie has a few of those on Medium. Medium.com/@christiebates For information about upcoming retreats as it becomes available, as well as our weekly offerings and other events, visit the Deep South Dharma website and subscribe, or like the Deep South Dharma Facebook page.

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, 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 the Oxford Practice Group Online at deepsouthdharma.org 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,* visit the Passati Counseling & Direction website. For information about upcoming retreats as it becomes available, as well as our weekly offerings and other events, visit the Deep South Dharma website and subscribe, or like the Deep South Dharma Facebook page.