By Incarcerated People
Reflections, essays, and poems by people in prison about their Dharma practice.
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Incarcerated people A quilt of compassion
Bodhisattvas constantly work to end the suffering of others; even in prison, one can practice…
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Wholesome or unwholesome seeds
Making a conscious decision to plant wholesome seeds in the mind.
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Valuable lesson learned
Responding to a situation or problem without anger or attachment but with compassion in order…
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New perspective
An incarcerated person strives for equanimity even in difficult circumstances.
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Bodhisattva vows
A person in prison describes the effects on his life after taking bodhisattva vows.
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Practice and our mind
A person in prison contemplates his vow to benefit all sentient beings.
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Riding the roller coaster
Daily practice helps us recognize the problems that our mind creates for us.
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After release: A woman’s perspective
A woman talks about her experiences on leaving prison after 10 years. She also discusses…
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Crossing to the other shore
An incarcerated person expresses the internal struggle he faces while doing retreat in prison.
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What brings happiness
Realising what true happiness is and following the path of the Dharma.
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Purification
Using the Vajrasattva mantra and practice to change unhealthy habits of daily life.
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