Christie* interviews friend and Dharmacharya sister Susmita Barua about her opening into Dharma and eventual exploration of Buddhist economics. Referenced are the Path factors of Wise View and Wise Livelihood, E. F. Schumacher who coined the term "Buddhist economics" in 1955, the debt economy, and the synchronicity of Andrew Yang. To get in touch with Susmita or follow her explorations, go to susmitabarua.com and/or facebook.com/mindful.economics

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.

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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