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A woman wearing a mask covering her face, one side of the mask with an open eye and word Happy and the other side of the mask a crying eye with the word Sad.
On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

Masks

Wearing masks become part of our life so that we are able to hide our…

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3 stuffed mice-One bigger mice taking sticks, one smaller mice taking a basket and one small mice looking at the big one carrying the sticks.
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A family of mice

A family of mice in his locker—be compassionate or let them die?

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Stone image of a bodhisattva.
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Joys of taking the bodhisattva vows

An incarcerated person shares the impact of taking the bodhisattva vows on his Dharma practice.

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A group of women waiting for a group therapy session to begin.
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Scars and catharsis

An incarcerated person is asked to confront the results of his actions.

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A man sitting on a big rock meditating, huge trees in background.
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Seeking peace

Reflections by an incarcerated person on how we are in suffering due to ignorance.

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“Impact of Crime on Victims” class

A person in prison keeps a journal of a program in which incarcerated people and…

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Transforming grief into gratitude and love

A letter from an incarcerated person on coping with the death of his best friend…

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Jizo over a red and white patchwork quilt.
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A quilt of compassion

Bodhisattvas constantly work to end the suffering of others; even in prison, one can practice…

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Hands in meditation position
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Bodhisattva vows

A person in prison describes the effects on his life after taking bodhisattva vows.

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Man sitting outside in grass, meditating.
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Practice and our mind

A person in prison contemplates his vow to benefit all sentient beings.

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Transparent image of a Buddha transposed over a landscape with mountains and trees.
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Seeing Buddha nature

With gratitude and admiration, an incarcerated person sees and is inspired by the good qualities…

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Transparent image of letter over photo of house in the country.
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Supporting a loved one in prison

A list of suggestions for family and friends who face uncertainties in relating with a…

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