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Incarcerated people 
What the Buddha taught
A person in prison reflects on the meaning of refuge and the joyfulness of awakening.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Teaching children by example
Actions speak louder than words. Our children will learn loving-kindness, forgiveness, and patience only though…
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Intoxicants
The tragedies that resulted from choices an incarcerated person made as a young man.
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The most stable people in prison
Why those in prison for murder tend to be easier to get along with and…
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Baby blessing ceremony
A ceremony to welcome babies and children to their Dharma friends and family.
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Zopa Herron Compassion at a juvenile reformatory
A visit to a juvenile facility in Mexico raises doubts and leads to thoughts of…
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The Sutra of the Three Heaps
The purification practice of prostration to the 35 Buddhas removes emotional burdens and pacifies obstacles…
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Nan McMurray - Jun 18, 2011
Nan McMurray Tibetan Lama visits incarcerated people
Khensur Jampa Tegchog Rinpoche speaks to incarcerated people and answers their questions.
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Speaking of the faults of others
Belief in the faults of others and ourselves lead to missed opportunities for love.
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Venerable Hue Chuyen
- Jun 18, 2011
This hit home
Understanding affliction through an everyday example brings self-awareness and compassion.
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