Podcast appearances and mentions of venerable pannavati

It's Tricycle Week here on Zen Commuter, a time when we explore wisdom from the pages of Tricycle: The Buddhist Review. Today's episode features a powerful article by Venerable Pannavati titled Encourage Others by Overcoming Your Own Suffering. In it, she shares insight into how our personal healing can become a source of strength and support for those around us. Tune in to discover how facing your own suffering with compassion can inspire others on their path toward peace.   Meditation Coaching Schedule Time with Thom (Complimentary consultation)   THANKS FOR LISTENING! Become a Super-Fan of the Show Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Be a part of the show! Send me a message: speakpipe.com/zencommuter Email: thom@zencommuter.com Instagram: @thom_walters Twitter: @thom_walters Facebook: www.facebook.com/zencommuter Donate: Support the Podcast! Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! zencommuter.com/review

Author and meditation teacher Kimberly Brown explains how we can transform our relationships through Buddhist practices and principles. Mindrolling is brought to you by Reunion. Reunion is offering $250 off any stay to the Love, Serve, Remember community. Simply use the code “BeHere250” when booking. Disconnect from the world so you can reconnect with yourself at Reunion. Hotel | www.reunionhotelandwellness.com Retreats | www.reunionexperience.orgThis time on Mindrolling, Raghu and Kimberly discuss:How Kimberly was led to the dharma after experiencing panic attacksKimberly's journey leaving therapy practice and delving deeper into mindfulnessHow relationships can become stale and predictable when we solidify our partnerOpening up to who our partner is in the moment rather than our idea of themThe difference between love and a yearning to possess or clingLove as a deep intimacy with all things Accepting rupture and miscommunication as a normal part of relationships Being able to repair after a conflict arises within a relationship Approaching all things with grace and openness Loving-kindness and looking at the intention behind all of our actionsNot skipping over the relational to get to the ultimate Grab your copy of Kimberly's book, Happy Relationships, to learn more. "To solidify and harden another person and another person's reactions and voice, there's no more freshness and the relationship can get very stale and predictable. That's oftentimes when resentment comes up. Part of not knowing is being able to open to what's really there, who the person really is right in this moment." – Kimberly BrownAbout Kimberly Brown:Kimberly Brown is a popular Buddhist meditation teacher and Certified Mindfulness Instructor and since 2011 she has led thousands of classes, retreats, and workshops with individuals and groups merging self-compassion, emotional resilience, mindfulness, and Buddhism. As a leading voice in the contemporary meditation community, she teaches public classes regularly at the Rubin Museum, Mindful Astoria, Shantideva Meditation Center, and All Souls Church. She works in private practice both one-on-one and with companies and non-profit groups. She is a faculty member and Senior Instructor in The Interdependence Project's esteemed Mindfulness Teacher Training program. She is an accredited teacher and member of the Mindful Directory and the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. She balances her two decades of traditional Buddhist training and study with Western therapeutic modalities. Her background includes psychoanalytic training at Washington Square Institute, a master's degree from City College of New York, and undergraduate study at Hunter College. She has extensive formal meditation retreat experience at Insight Meditation Society, Palypung Thubten Choling, and the Garrison Institute, and has received in-depth teachings from meditation masters Ponlop Rinpoche, Lama Norlha Rinpoche, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Sharon Salzberg, and Venerable Pannavati. Keep up with Kimberly on her website.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Venerable Dr. Pannavati Bhikkuni is the founder of Heartwood Refuge, an intentional spiritual community in North Carolina, and abbess of Embracing Simplicity Hermitage, a 21st century trans-lineage Buddhist Order. A former Christian pastor, the Venerable Pannavati is often thought to be the only fully-ordained African-American woman in the Theravada tradition of Buddhism. She is also ordained in the Mahayana tradition and has Vajrayana empowerments and authorization to teach.In this episode, we explore the Venerable Pannavati's journey from Evangelical Christianity to a trans-lineage Buddhism, discussing the methods of transformation of consciousness, simple and complex religious perspectives, the serving of different needs and capacities on the spiritual path, a ‘relational' and ‘American Buddhism,' trans-lineage Buddhism, syncretism and a Ri-me approach to ecumenism, sectarianism in Buddhism, the ordination of Theravadan Buddhist nuns, legacy and leaving no footprints, new inter spiritual language, and the ‘Dharma Gospel' of Dharma Voci.Heartwood Refuge & AcademyDharma Voci's Album: InvocationCharis FoundationGolden Turtle SoundSupport the Show.

After a weekend together practicing with over 30 people in Bay St. Louis, MS. Beth sits down with the Venerable Pannavati to talk about Flowering Lotus Meditation's mobile sangha model. To find out more about Venerable Pannavati please visit: https://heartwoodrefuge.org/ To stay up to date with what's happening at Flowering Lotus Meditation, go to our website and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter. https://www.floweringlotusmeditation.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/floweringlotus-meditation/message

Venerable Pannavati is a former evangelical pastor who has been ordained in three separate Buddhist traditions: Theravada, Chan, and Mahayana. She's the co-founder and co-Abbot of Embracing-Simplicity Hermitage and Meditation Center; Co-Director of Heartwood Refuge and President of the Treasure Human Life Foundation. She teaches around the world, was a 2008 recipient of the Outstanding Buddhist Women's Award, and currently serves as the Vice President of the US Chapter of the Global Buddhist Association.This episode explores:Why many meditators try to jump over important preliminary steps.Why Buddhism isn't necessarily fun or easy. The utility and impact of making vows.What Venerable Venerable Pannavati calls healthy shame.Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/venerable-pannavati-430See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

These recordings were edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Takaaki Okada.

These recordings were edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Takaaki Okada.

These recordings were edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Takaaki Okada.

This teaching was offered by Santikaro (Travis Cooper). These recordings were edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Takaaki Okada.

These recordings were edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Takaaki Okada.

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/support

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 and subscribe, or like the Deep South Dharma Facebook page. 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* (in increments of 30 min or 50 min), visit the Passati Counseling & Direction website. * Christie Bates (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, with experience as a contemplative therapist and program director in residential trauma treatment. Christie has worked for many years to help people gain freedom from the tyranny of self through wise and ethical practice. ** 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-facilitator at Deep South Dharma, she is also a Certified Peer Support Practitioner in the areas of recovery from anxiety, depression and trauma. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/support

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 appreciation for his talk, go to kevingriffin.net 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 and subscribe, or like the Deep South Dharma Facebook page. 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* (in increments of 30 min or 50 min), visit the Passati Counseling & Direction website. * Christie Bates (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, with experience as a contemplative therapist and program director in residential trauma treatment. Christie has worked for many years to help people gain freedom from the tyranny of self through wise and ethical practice. ** 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-facilitator at Deep South Dharma, she is also a Certified Peer Support Practitioner in the areas of recovery from anxiety, depression and trauma. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/support

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 about other events as they occur, visit the Deep South Dharma website and subscribe, or like the Deep South Dharma Facebook page. 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* (in increments of 30 min or 50 min), visit the Passati Counseling & Direction website. * Christie Bates (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, with experience as a contemplative therapist and program director in residential trauma treatment. Christie has worked for many years to help people gain freedom from the tyranny of self through wise and ethical practice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/support

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 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. 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* (in increments of 30 min or 50 min), visit the Passati Counseling & Direction website. * Christie Bates (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, with experience as a contemplative therapist and program director in residential trauma treatment. Christie has worked for many years to help people gain freedom from the tyranny of self through wise and ethical practice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/support

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 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. 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* (in increments of 30 min or 50 min), visit the Passati Counseling & Direction website. * Christie Bates (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, with experience as a contemplative therapist and program director in residential trauma treatment. Christie has worked for many years to help people gain freedom from the tyranny of self through wise and ethical practice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/support

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 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. 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* (in increments of 30 min or 50 min), visit the Passati Counseling & Direction website. * Christie Bates (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, with experience as a contemplative therapist and program director in residential trauma treatment. Christie has worked for many years to help people gain freedom from the tyranny of self through wise and ethical practice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/support

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 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 and subscribe, or like the Deep South Dharma Facebook page. 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* (in increments of 30 min or 50 min), visit the Passati Counseling & Direction website. **Acharya Christie Bates (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, with experience as a contemplative therapist and program director in residential trauma treatment. Christie has worked for many years to help people gain freedom from the tyranny of self through wise and ethical practice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/support

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 about other events as they occur, visit the Deep South Dharma website and subscribe, or like the Deep South Dharma Facebook page. 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* (in increments of 30 min or 50 min), visit the Passati Counseling & Direction website. **Acharya Christie Bates (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, with experience as a contemplative therapist and program director in residential trauma treatment. Christie has worked for many years to help people gain freedom from the tyranny of self through wise and ethical practice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/support

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 events as they occur, visit the Deep South Dharma website and subscribe, or like the Deep South Dharma Facebook page. 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* (in increments of 30 min or 50 min), visit the Passati Counseling & Direction website. **Acharya Christie Bates (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 teaches occasional retreats in other settings and is a Licensed Professional Counselor for TN and MS. She has previous experience as a contemplative therapist and program director in residential trauma treatment, and has worked for many years to help people gain freedom from the tyranny of self through wise and ethical practice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/support

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 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. 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* (in increments of 30 min or 50 min), visit the Passati Counseling & Direction website. **Acharya Christie Bates (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 teaches occasional retreats in other settings and is a Licensed Professional Counselor for TN and MS. She has previous experience as a trauma specialist and program director in residential trauma treatment, and has worked for many years to help people free themselves from the tyranny of preferences through wise and ethical practice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/support

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 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. 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* (in increments of 30 min or 50 min), visit the Passati Counseling & Direction website. **Acharya Christie Bates (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 teaches occasional retreats in other settings and is a Licensed Professional Counselor for TN and MS. She has previous experience as a trauma specialist and program director in residential trauma treatment, and has worked for many years to help people free themselves from the tyranny of preferences through wise and ethical practice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/support

The practice of taking refuge is open to anyone, and helps orient us in chaotic times. 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 and subscribe, or like the Deep South Dharma Facebook page. 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* (in increments of 30 min or 50 min), visit the Passati Counseling & Direction website. **Acharya Christie Bates (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 teaches occasional retreats in other settings and is a Licensed Professional Counselor for TN and MS. She has previous experience as a trauma specialist and program director in residential trauma treatment, and has worked for many years to help people free themselves from the tyranny of preferences through wise and ethical practice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/support

If you're able to be happy, it's a great service to the world. 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 If you are a self-identified white woman willing to do the work of dismantling delusions of white supremacy in your own self-concept, join Christie** and Flowering Lotus Meditation for "Meet the Manager" on Fri evening, Oct 16 - Sun morning, Oct 17. Message Christie if you need to see a copy of the (quite flexible) schedule before you make the commitment. Register at floweringlotusmeditation.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.. 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 min sessions currently available at your own rate, as well as the usual hour or half hour), visit the Passati Counseling & Direction website. **Acharya Christie Bates (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 teaches occasional retreats in other settings and is a Licensed Professional Counselor for TN and MS. She has previous experience as a trauma specialist and program director in residential trauma treatment, and has worked for many years to help people free themselves from the tyranny of preferences through wise and ethical practice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/support

In this lifelong training of mind and heart, how are we to respond to the sickness of one who has been so careless for the sickness of others? If you want to know more about Acharya Abhaya Darpana (Rev Dustin Davis) quoted in this episode, visit his website at https://paradoxus46n2.wixsite.com/satigiri 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 If you are a self-identified white woman willing to do the work of dismantling delusions of white supremacy in your own self-concept, join Christie** and Flowering Lotus Meditation for "Meet the Manager" on Fri evening, Oct 16 - Sun morning, Oct 17. Message Christie if you need to see a copy of the (quite flexible) schedule before you make the commitment. Register at floweringlotusmeditation.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.. 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 min sessions currently available at your own rate, as well as the usual hour or half hour), visit the Passati Counseling & Direction website. **Acharya Christie Bates (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 teaches occasional retreats in other settings and is a Licensed Professional Counselor for TN and MS. She has previous experience as a trauma specialist and program director in residential trauma treatment, and has worked for many years to help people free themselves from the tyranny of preferences through wise and ethical practice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/support

*w/apologies to Elvis Costello Disenchantment and dispassion as clear knowing. Disenchantment in the sense of breaking the spell. Dispassion as not getting "hooked" by craving or aversion, not even craving to "set things right," not even aversion to delusion. The sutta reference in this episode is from AN 10.61 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 If you are a self-identified white woman willing to do the work of dismantling delusions of white supremacy in your own self-concept, join Christie** and Flowering Lotus Meditation for "Meet the Manager" on Fri evening, Oct 16 - Sun morning, Oct 17. Message Christie if you need to see a copy of the (quite flexible) schedule before you make the commitment. Register at floweringlotusmeditation.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.. 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 min sessions currently available at your own rate, as well as the usual hour or half hour), visit the Passati Counseling & Direction website. **Acharya Christie Bates (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 teaches occasional retreats in other settings and is a Licensed Professional Counselor for TN and MS. She has previous experience as a trauma specialist and program director in residential trauma treatment, and has worked for many years to help people free themselves from the tyranny of preferences through wise and ethical practice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/support

With awareness of the deep sense of loss being experienced worldwide at this time, Christie* shares a talk on equanimity originally given at Embracing Simplicity Nashville in June 2018. 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 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.. 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 min sessions currently available at your own rate, as well as the usual hour or half hour), visit the Passati Counseling & Direction website. *Acharya Christie Bates (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 teaches occasional retreats in other settings and is a Licensed Professional Counselor for TN and MS. She has previous experience as trauma specialist and program director in residential trauma treatment, and has worked for many years to help people free themselves from the tyranny of preferences through wise and ethical practice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/support

In this talk on Befriending Uncertainty to Go "Beyond the Reach of All This Pain," Christie* addresses the situation in which anxiety reflects a seed of wisdom.. This talk was originally recorded in 2017 with the Embracing Simplicity Nashville (TN) sangha. 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 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.. 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 min sessions currently available at your own rate, as well as the usual hour or half hour), visit the Passati Counseling & Direction website. *Acharya Christie Bates (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 teaches occasional retreats in other settings and is a Licensed Professional Counselor for TN and MS. She has previous experience as trauma specialist and program director in residential trauma treatment, and has worked for many years to help people free themselves from the tyranny of preferences through wise and ethical practice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/support

In the last episode of this series on the Noble 8-fold Path, Christie* speaks about the role of Concentration as integrated into the Path. Info and registration (DEADLINE 9/11/20) for Christie's upcoming ONLINE retreat "Devotion to the Deathless" can be found at heartwoodrefuge.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* (15 min sessions currently available at your own rate, as well as the usual hour or half hour), 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.. Join Christie, Jaya, and the rest of the Oxford (MS) Practice Group in meeting 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 *Acharya Christie Bates (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 Oxford Practice Group. She teaches occasional retreats in other settings and is a Licensed Professional Counselor for TN and MS. She has previous experience as trauma specialist and program director in residential trauma treatment, and has worked for many years to help people free themselves from the tyranny of preferences through wise and ethical practice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/support

HAPPY ONE-YEAR BIRTHDAY TO DEEP SOUTH DHARMA! As part of our ongoing study of the Noble 8-fold Path, Christie* focused on the 4 Hallucinations of Perception that we become able to see through due to practice of Right Mindfulness. The reading in the pre-intro is from Ajahn Sucitto's Commentary on the Buddha's First Teaching called "Turning the Wheel of Truth." Info and registration (DEADLINE 9/11/20) for Christie's upcoming ONLINE retreat "Devotion to the Deathless" can be found at heartwoodrefuge.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* (15 min sessions currently available at your own rate, as well as the usual hour or half hour), 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.. Join Christie, Jaya, and the rest of the Oxford (MS) Practice Group in meeting 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 *Acharya Christie Bates (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 Oxford Practice Group. She teaches occasional retreats in other settings and is a Licensed Professional Counselor for TN and MS. She has previous experience as trauma specialist and program director in residential trauma treatment, and has worked for many years to help people free themselves from the tyranny of preferences through wise and ethical practice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/support

Christie* continues study of the Noble 8-Fold Path with Sutta study and contemplation of Right Effort. The reading at the beginning of the talk is from the Buddha's "Analysis of the Eightfold Path" in the Samyutta Nikāya (SN 45:8). Another resource mentioned in this talk was "The Grief Recovery Handbook," which is easy to find via online search. Info, scholarship application, and registration for Christie's upcoming ONLINE retreat "Devotion to the Deathless" can be found at heartwoodrefuge.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* (15 min sessions currently available at your own rate, as well as the usual hour or half hour), 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.. Join Christie, Jaya, and the rest of the Oxford (MS) Practice Group in meeting 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 *Acharya Christie Bates (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 Oxford Practice Group. She teaches occasional retreats in other settings and is a Licensed Professional Counselor for TN and MS. She has previous experience as trauma specialist and program director in residential trauma treatment, and has worked for many years to help people free themselves from the tyranny of preferences through wise and ethical practice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/support

Christie* returns to a more structured mode of discussing aspects of the Noble 8-fold Path with this week's consideration of Right Livelihood. Info, scholarship application, and registration for Christie's upcoming retreat (currently scheduled as in-person w Zoom option) "Devotion to the Deathless" can be found at heartwoodrefuge.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* (15 min sessions currently available at your own rate, as well as the usual hour or half hour), 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.. Join Christie, Jaya, and the rest of the Oxford (MS) Practice Group in meeting 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 *Acharya Christie Bates (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 Oxford Practice Group. She teaches occasional retreats in other settings and is a Licensed Professional Counselor for TN and MS. She has previous experience as trauma specialist and program director in residential trauma treatment, and has worked for many years to help people free themselves from the tyranny of preferences through wise and ethical practice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/support

"Many of us are caught in a bind of feeling privileged but not powerful." Acharya Christie Bates offers reflections on radical shifts in perception that may lead us to useful intentions as humanity faces a new decade. Christie Bates is a minister of the Embracing Simplicity Contemplative Order* and co-founder of Deep South Dharma. For information about our weekly offerings and other events, visit the Deep South Dharma website and subscribe, or like the Deep South Dharma Facebook page. To explore individual contemplative direction with Christie, visit the Passati Counseling & Direction website and/or the Passati Counseling & Direction Facebook page. *Ordained "Dharmacharya Passatininna" by Venerable Pannavati and Venerable Pannadipa, Co-Abbots of Heartwood Refuge, a Buddhist monastery and retreat center in Hendersonville, North Carolina. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/support

In this holiday talk Christie supports us in cultivating joy to give us energy for addressing suffering over the long haul, through the vicissitudes or "8 worldly winds." Upcoming retreat announcement. Information about Christie's friend Jim Ramsey and WayToGo Transit. Christie Bates is a minister of the Embracing Simplicity Contemplative Order* and co-founder of Deep South Dharma. For information about our weekly offerings and other events, visit the Deep South Dharma website and subscribe, or like the Deep South Dharma Facebook page. To explore individual contemplative direction with Christie, visit the Passati Counseling & Direction website and/or the Passati Counseling & Direction Facebook page. *Ordained "Dharmacharya Passatininna" by Venerable Pannavati and Venerable Pannadipa, Co-Abbots of Heartwood Refuge, a Buddhist monastery and retreat center in Hendersonville, North Carolina. This podcast returns with a new episode on Sunday, January 5, 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/support

Acharya Christie Bates on a community's experience of grief. Facing impermanence, we are inspired to seek refuge in that which does not change. Christie Bates is a minister of the Embracing Simplicity Contemplative Order* and co-founder of Deep South Dharma. For information about our weekly offerings and other events, visit the Deep South Dharma website and subscribe, or like the Deep South Dharma Facebook page. To explore individual contemplative direction with Christie, visit the Passati Counseling & Direction website and/or the Passati Counseling & Direction Facebook page. *Ordained "Dharmacharya Passatininna" by Venerable Pannavati and Venerable Pannadipa, Co-Abbots of Heartwood Refuge, a Buddhist monastery and retreat center in Hendersonville, North Carolina. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/support

Practical advice for establishing practice. Managing "longing and dejection for the world." Mindfulness of your hula-hoop, Mindful engagement in the arts. Mindfulness of energy. Sound quality improves greatly after 1.5 minutes into the talk. Christie originally gave this talk in Nashville, TN in May 2018. Christie Bates is a Dharmacharya of the Embracing Simplicity Contemplative Order, ordained by Venerable Pannavati and Venerable Pannadipa. For information about our weekly offerings and other events, visit the Deep South Dharma website and subscribe, or like the Deep South Dharma Facebook page. To explore individual contemplative direction with Christie, visit the Passati Counseling & Direction website or like the Passati Counseling & Direction Facebook page. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/support

This episode is release early for those who may have some extra practice time over the long weekend. Includes a brief talk, a guided compassion & gratitude practice, and a simple metta song (good will, lovingkindness) that can be used anytime. Christie Bates is a Dharmacharya of the Embracing Simplicity Contemplative Order, ordained by Venerable Pannavati and Venerable Pannadipa. To register for the December 5-8, 2019 retreat "Training the Heart, Lifting Your Voice" with Acharya Christie Bates and Acharya Dr. Maureen Hall, go to the retreat page at Heartwood Refuge and Retreat Center. For information about our weekly offerings and other events, visit the Deep South Dharma website and subscribe, or like the Deep South Dharma Facebook page. To explore individual contemplative direction with Christie, visit the Passati Counseling & Direction website or like the Passati Counseling & Direction Facebook page. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/support

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Byron Ray Simpson. Remembering conversations with Byron and Venerable Pannavati's encouragement not to be timid in doing good in the world, Christie tackles a question about selflessness that arose in Wednesday's Book Study this week. Christie Bates is a Dharmacharya of the Embracing Simplicity Contemplative Order, ordained by Venerable Pannavati and Venerable Pannadipa. To register for the December 5-8, 2019 retreat "Training the Heart, Lifting Your Voice" with Acharya Christie Bates and Acharya Dr. Maureen Hall, go to the retreat page at Heartwood Refuge and Retreat Center. For information about our weekly offerings and other events, visit the Deep South Dharma website and subscribe, or like the Deep South Dharma Facebook page. To explore individual contemplative direction with Christie, visit the Passati Counseling & Direction website or like the Passati Counseling & Direction Facebook page. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/support

Deep South Dharma Podcast introduced by Acharya Christie Bates, Buddhist minister ordained in the Embracing Simplicity Contemplative Order of Venerable Pannavati and Venerable Pannadipa. For more information, visit deepsouthdharma.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deepsouthdharma/support

"Meditation is so important—particularly training and concentration. How to steady and fix the mind until conceptual thoughts fall away. We live so much in our conceptualizing nature that we can't imagine life without that. But when you start doing this practice, you find out that you can conceptualize, and you cannot. So, learning how to drop into that stillness, as the Buddha calls it, until you come to the absolute stilling of all thought. We think well then, there's nothing. Yes, there is something beyond that, you could never see it before because you were caught in the cycle of conceptualizing. But the other side that the Buddha calls meditation—a pleasant, abiding here and now, touching kind of contentment and peace that the world didn't give you. So, the world can't take it away. But what he called practice was something entirely different. We just need to do more practice, and the practice is not to sit on the pillow. Sitting on a pillow is sitting on a pillow. But to practice is how we handle ourselves in every moment of our waking day—when one is accosting you, taking what is yours and what is criticizing you." Special Guest: Venerable Dr. Pannavati.