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.