By Incarcerated People
Reflections, essays, and poems by people in prison about their Dharma practice.
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The day has finally arrived
A person in prison is hopeful and sure of himself when, after being incarcerated for…
View PostPeople serving time
One incarcerated person's advice on how to relate to people in prison without stereotyping them.
View PostRelease from prison: Shock or growth?
A hard-earned experience of over 20 years in prison and a clear-eyed assessment of what…
View PostLeading ourselves out of addiction
Taking refuge in drugs or alcohol simply leads to more destructive, addictive behavior, which then…
View PostPaying attention to life
An incarcerated person discusses the ways practice has helped him cope and improved his life…
View PostPracticing in prison
An inmate reflects on his situation on being transferred to a different prison.
View PostAn eye-opener
A person in prison feels empathy not only for those who are suffering, but also…
View PostInspirations for overcoming anger
An incarcerated person shares his reflections on Working with Anger by Venerable Thubten Chodron.
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