We can't wrap our heads around this pandemic, of course, but the teachings of the Buddha do give us a larger frame for seeing what's happening and where we do have the power to relieve suffering. This talk is excerpted from material from the 3/21 retreat "In Harmony with Reality."

You are welcome to join Christie,* Jaya, and the rest of the Oxford Practice Group in meeting online Saturdays 10-11am CENTRAL time. After you make sure you have your free Zoom account, pick up the Zoom link 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, OR if you live in Tennessee and Mississippi and are in need of counseling, visit the Passati Counseling & Direction website.

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If you have a loved one in treatment for mental health or addictive disorders, you may want to attend one or more of Christie's weekly webinars called Time to Breathe: When Your Loved One is in Treatment. Follow the link for details and registration.

*Christie Bates is a minister of the Embracing Simplicity Contemplative Order (ordained "Acharya Passatininna") and is co-founder and teacher of Deep South Dharma. Deep South Dharma has a weekly practice group in Oxford MS and stays connected with our extended sangha through this podcast and occasional online offerings