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By Prison Volunteers

Dedication for a meaningful life

This talk is dedicated to the purpose and meaning of the life of Don Wackerly…

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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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Cover of Taming the Mind.
Taming the Mind

Ruminating: living in the past and future

How ruminating interferes with meditation and being mindful of the present.

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Blue sky and green meadow at Sravasti Abbey.
Harmony with the Environment

Living in harmony when things fall apart

Ways to respond constructively to environmental degradation instead of feeling helpless.

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An image of white tara.
White Tara

White Tara deity sadhana with guided meditation

White Tara sadhana with guided meditation and audio recordings of the mantras.

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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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By Prison Volunteers

Karma ripening

Considering the death penalty and the justice system after clemency for a man on death…

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A Presentation of the Establishment of Mindfulness

Mindfulness of the body

The specific characteristics of the body, the benefits of meditating on the body, and how…

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Venerable Chodron teaching at Gardenia Center.
Love and Self-esteem

A commentary on “The Rose”

A Buddhist perspective on the lyrics of a popular song reveals insights on our lived…

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