Venerable Chodron visits approximately 30 prisons in the US and several in Singapore and Mexico.
It all began with one man in prison writing a letter to Venerable Thubten Chodron. Today, Sravasti Abbey sends a quarterly newsletter, Dharma books, DVDs of teachings, and prayer beads to thousands of people in prison.
Here you’ll find reflections by Venerable Thubten Chodron, other prison volunteers, and people in prison themselves on what it’s like to practice the Dharma in prison.
You can support our prison outreach program by making a donation to Sravasti Abbey. Be sure to indicate “Prison Dharma Program” in the comments box. Your contribution helps to produce Dharma materials and supports the postage to send them.
For a listing of films related to Buddhism in correctional facilities see Vipassana Meditation for Correctional Facilities.
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It all began with one man in prison writing a letter to Venerable Thubten Chodron. Today, Sravasti Abbey sends a quarterly newsletter, Dharma books, DVDs of teachings, and prayer beads to thousands of people in prison.
Here you’ll find reflections by Venerable Thubten Chodron, other prison volunteers, and people in prison themselves on what it’s like to practice the Dharma in prison.
You can support our prison outreach program by making a donation to Sravasti Abbey. Be sure to indicate “Prison Dharma Program” in the comments box. Your contribution helps to produce Dharma materials and supports the postage to send them.
For a listing of films related to Buddhism in correctional facilities see Vipassana Meditation for Correctional Facilities.
The pagoda project: An update
An update on the meditation pagoda constructed by the Buddhist study group at a corrections center in Washington State.
Prison volunteer workshop
A discussion of techniques and practices to benefit incarcerated people. How to establish trust and lead group discussions.
The grief and resilience of a mother
A mother writes about taking refuge in the Dharma after her son’s breakdown.
Dharma artwork by incarcerated people
People in prison express their creativity and devotion to the Dharma through beautiful works of art.
A second chance for juvenile offenders
Rejoicing in the United States Supreme Court’s decision to bar life-without-parole sentences for juvenile offenders.
Nelson Mandela’s advice
Nelson Mandela’s advice for those who are facing incarceration.
A remarkable story
A mother’s story of how her son was changed by reading a Dharma book and how he touched the lives of others.
Prison outreach in Mexico
Buddhist principles that are transforming prison outreach are taught to leaders in a Mexican correctional facility.
Incarcerated people transform adversity into the path
Grant funding enables Sravasti Abbey to teach thought-training to incarcerated people in the United States.
