Jun 18, 2011
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J. B. - Jun 18, 2011
The jerk and the potato chips
Using one's meditation practice to become the observer of one's mind and to release the…
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Venerable Thubten Chodron The eight Mahayana precepts ceremony
There are many benefits to taking the eight Mahayana precepts, particularly on full and new…
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Kabir Saxena Dharma masala
Growing up amongst Christian and Hindu influences, eventually becoming Buddhist. Reflections on culture and religion.
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D. L.
- Jun 18, 2011
Prison poetry IV
Poems written by incarcerated people associated with the prison Dharma outreach program.
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anonymous
- Jun 18, 2011
Kindness to myself
An incarcerated person reflects on the changes in his outlook since noticing the good he…
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J. S. B.
- Jun 18, 2011
The Ronco label maker
Seeing all sentient beings with equanimity and not judging others opens one's heart and mind…
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Dr. Alexander Berzin
- Jun 18, 2011
Islamic-Buddhist dialogue
Meetings with Muslim leaders around the world for the purpose of broadening understanding between Buddhists…
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Bhikshu Dharmamitra
- Jun 18, 2011
Falling in love with everyone
A poem on loving all sentient beings.
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J. S. B.
- Jun 18, 2011
Reunion
An incarcerated person begins to release his own worldly concerns of materialism, reputation, and praise.
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J. Y.
- Jun 18, 2011
The precept of nonviolence
A person in prison recounts an incident in which he chose to keep his vow…
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Zopa Herron Advice for upcoming surgery
A student shares on the practices that helped her to face breast cancer and undergo…
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Nelson Mandela
- Jun 18, 2011
Nelson Mandela’s advice
Nelson Mandela's advice for those who are facing incarceration.
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