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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.

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A sign on the wall that says 'Change'.
By Incarcerated People

Adapting to changes

Meeting both good news and bad news with equanimity.

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Silhouette of men behind prison bars.
By Incarcerated People

The prison way of life

A person in prison reflects on how the rules of life in prison run counter…

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A letterbox with the word HOPE, very clear blue sky in the background.
By Incarcerated People

We are human beings

What the people on the outside should know about life in prison.

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On Overcoming Anger

Dealing with the guards

If we change our behavior, others might change in response.

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On Overcoming Anger

Worldly views

An examination of our habitual reactions to tragedy.

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A pair of feet hanging in the air.
On Cultivating Wisdom

Suicide watch

Thinking that it will be the end of pain and suffering, a person in prison…

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Mala and a sutra on a biege cushion.
On Attachment

It could be worse

Feeling blessed even in difficult circumstances.

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An owl with wings spreading out.
On Mindfulness

Owl

An owl appears in the prison recreation area.

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A man sitting on a big rock meditating, huge trees in background.
On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

Seeking peace

Reflections by an incarcerated person on how we are in suffering due to ignorance.

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Closeup of handwriting on a page in a journal.
On Mindfulness

Right effort, learning, and love

Journalling reveals insights into how the mind spins stories.

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A hand holding a pen, writing on a piece of paper.
On Cultivating Wisdom

Gibberish

The stability of our thoughts and feelings is just a myth.

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The words: Publish identity in neon lights.
On Cultivating Wisdom

Creating an identity

Contemplating the identity of "me" in the prison system.

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