By Incarcerated People
Reflections, essays, and poems by people in prison about their Dharma practice.
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Incarcerated people Adjusting to change
An incarcerated person discusses the difficulties he encounters when a change of routine disrupts his…
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Generosity: The first paramita
The importance of generosity and compassion to our spiritual growth.
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A chosen life
What if a person who looks different could impart life-changing wisdom. Open one's heart and…
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The jerk and the potato chips
Using one's meditation practice to become the observer of one's mind and to release the…
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Prison poetry IV
Poems written by incarcerated people associated with the prison Dharma outreach program.
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Kindness to myself
An incarcerated person reflects on the changes in his outlook since noticing the good he…
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The Ronco label maker
Seeing all sentient beings with equanimity and not judging others opens one's heart and mind…
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The precept of nonviolence
A person in prison recounts an incident in which he chose to keep his vow…
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Vanquishing depression and anxiety
It is possible to free oneself from reacting negatively to life through meditation and practice.
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