The hills we climb
By D. J. L.
Incarcerated people 
Prison Poetry 
Jun 18, 2011 
We practice,
not so we might stumble
upon our shortcomings,
though we can clearly discern them,
but so we might recognize
each small step—
forward or back—
as an essential step
along the path
to perfection,
an arduous, yet fulfilling journey
defined most meaningfully
by our efforts in its undertaking.
Incarcerated people
Many incarcerated people from all over the United States correspond with Venerable Thubten Chodron and monastics from Sravasti Abbey. They offer great insights into how they are applying the Dharma and striving to be of benefit to themselves and others in even the most difficult of situations.
