Jul 31, 2005

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A prison inmate looks through the window of a cell and the other inmate squatting in a corner, his hands covering his head.
Prison Dharma

Seeking liberation while in prison

Lama Zopa Rinpoche comments on the karmic connection those who work with incarcerated people must…

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Shoes and towels on a prison shower table.
On Overcoming Anger

Valuable lesson learned

Responding to a situation or problem without anger or attachment but with compassion in order…

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Transparent silhouette of man meditating behind prison bars.
On Cultivating Wisdom

New perspective

An incarcerated person strives for equanimity even in difficult circumstances.

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Image of Venerable Thubten Chodron ordination
Tibetan Tradition

Suggesting a collaboration for the purpose of reachi...

Importance of discussion amongst various Buddhist communities to reform the rules for bhikshuni ordination.

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Hands in meditation position
On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

Bodhisattva vows

A person in prison describes the effects on his life after taking bodhisattva vows.

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Man sitting outside in grass, meditating.
On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

Practice and our mind

A person in prison contemplates his vow to benefit all sentient beings.

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Winding Roller Coaster at dusk
On Meditation

Riding the roller coaster

Daily practice helps us recognize the problems that our mind creates for us.

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Antidotes to Afflictions

Antidotes to afflictions

Definitions, disadvantages and antidotes for key afflictions: attachment, anger, jealousy, and arrogance.

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A student at a state police graduation.
By Prison Volunteers

Scholarship from death row prisoners

A story of incarcerated people on death row who provide scholarships to family members of…

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Large group of nuns from various religions.
Interfaith Dialogue

Report on “Nuns in the West II”

"The power of women of different faiths meeting together and sharing in harmony cannot be…

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A happy family photo.
By Incarcerated People

After release: A woman’s perspective

A woman talks about her experiences on leaving prison after 10 years. She also discusses…

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Young man sitting in meditation posture.
Meditation

Meditation 101

On the two main kinds of meditation and how to prepare for a meditation session.

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