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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Crossing to the other shore
An incarcerated person expresses the internal struggle he faces while doing retreat in prison.
View PostWhat brings happiness
Realising what true happiness is and following the path of the Dharma.
View PostPurification
Using the Vajrasattva mantra and practice to change unhealthy habits of daily life.
View PostAppreciating the Dharma
An incarcerated person's letters express his gratitude for the Dharma.
View PostDoing Vajrasattva retreat
A person in prison relates his intention to take refuge and importance of purification.
View PostPersonal demons
It´s not easy to replace old thoughts about oneself and to accept full responsibility for…
View PostDoing retreat in prison
A person in prison describes the challenges of retreat practice inside prison and the benefits…
View PostSeeing Buddha nature
With gratitude and admiration, an incarcerated person sees and is inspired by the good qualities…
View PostSupporting a loved one in prison
A list of suggestions for family and friends who face uncertainties in relating with a…
View PostPositive thinking
An incarcerated person's daily Vajrasattva practice becomes a constant reminder to him to stay in…
View PostSqueezing George Washington so tight he cries
A person in prison discusses his mistaken notion that renunciation means not caring.
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