Christie* discusses the ways in which current challenges are an invitation or conscription into a hero's journey that can look more like the path of the Buddha than the typical "warrior hero." This episode uses principles of Dharma (The Way Things Are, or Things as They Are) as illustrated by Joseph Campbell's observations on the monomythic "hero's journey." Also referenced is the work of screenwriter Christopher Vogler and an article by screenwriter Dan Bronzite.

Midweek Meditation happens Wednesdays 1130am-12noon Central, for as long as people are sheltering in place. Make sure you have your Zoom account and pick up the link to Midweek Meditation at deepsouthdharma.org

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

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*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