May 9, 2007

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Black and white image of a man thinking.
By Incarcerated People

Thoughts

Two months before his release, a person in prison shares his thoughts on how the…

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Zopa with a cup of tea.
On Taking Illness Onto the Path

Meeting breast cancer with the Dharma

A student talks about the four teachings that helped her when she had surgery for…

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Open Heart, Clear Mind

Taking the ache out of attachment

Looking at how attachment causes problems and real happiness comes from letting go of attachment.

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A hand gripping at the window grills in a dark place.
By Incarcerated People

Life in the hole

An incarcerated person describes the experience of administrative segregation, or "solitary."

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A Hope Rainbow Mosaic sign.
On Cultivating Wisdom

Owning up, but with hope

An incarcerated person talks about the changes he has made in his life since being…

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Shakyamuni Buddha refuge tree
Essence of Refined Gold

The meaning of refuge

The meaning and purpose of taking refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha.

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