Sure, "wisdom and compassion are like two wings of a bird." In this episode, Christie asks, "Where's the bird? And furthermore, what is the bird?" Plus an important update on the December 2019 retreat at Heartwood Refuge. 

Acharya Christie Bates is a Buddhist minister and co-founder of Deep South Dharma. 

In addition to this role, Christie is available as a Licensed Professional Counselor/Mental Health Services Provider to residents of Tennessee and Mississippi via her psychotherapy practice, Passati Counseling & Direction.