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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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On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

Taking the bodhisattva vows

How an incarcerated person prepared for taking the bodhisattva vows and what they mean for…

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A man looking down in contemplation.
On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

Sticking to my principles

A person in prison describes how his courage to live the Dharma increases even though…

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A man staring out a window.
On Overcoming Anger

Remaining calm

Applying the Dharma restrains a person in prison from violence and trouble.

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Hand-painted sign that says '$5.00 for whining'.
On Self-Worth

No more whining

Complaining doesn't change an unpleasant situation: it only causes more suffering and negative thoughts. A…

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Man with eyes closed.
On Mindfulness

Let the mind see the mind

A person in prison shares on how his daily practice is transforming his view of…

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A fireplace
On Overcoming Anger

The spark

A student learns his real prison is his own mind.

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Barbed wire against blue sky with one plant growing
On Overcoming Anger

Practicing in prison

Prison provides a unique place to practice the wish to benefit all sentient beings.

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Man walking out of a tunnel toward light.
Prison Poetry

Upon life’s journey

Putting the needs of others ahead of his own, an incarcerated person makes a pivotal…

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On Overcoming Anger

Why should I fight?

An incarcerated person shares his experience of learning patience from a cell mate.

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A man's hands in front of his face with his eyes closed.
On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

A final farewell

An incarcerated person offering gratitude for the dharma and the friendship of the Sangha before…

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A guy sitting down on grass, his hand holding a cardboard with the words: The power to choose The power to change.
On Cultivating Wisdom

Choice

A person in prison reflects on the choices he is able to make in his…

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A building with the words Take Courage painted on the wall.
On Self-Worth

Courage

A person in prison reflects on the nature of courage and confidence. How does one…

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