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On Cultivating Wisdom

How teachings on karma and the nature of reality help people to make wise choices while in prison.

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A man daydreaming looking a the sunshine shining on him.
On Cultivating Wisdom

Meeting Tara

An incarcerated person recalls a dream of perfection and enlightenment.

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A man taking a coffee cup.
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Qualifications

A person in prison describes his experience with the Dharma. Attachment and desire can lead…

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Young man holding a sign that says 'The power to choose... the power to change."
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Choice and changing

A courageous look at the selfish mind and the suffering it creates in life.

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Ａ　Hope Rainbow Mosaic　ｓｉｇｎ．
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Owning up, but with hope

An incarcerated person talks about the changes he has made in his life since being…

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Monk walking toward the large, transparent head of a buddha.
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Patience with the path

Changing the world by working on one moment, one thought, one emotion at a time.

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A pair of feet hanging in the air.
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Suicide watch

Thinking that it will be the end of pain and suffering, a person in prison…

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A hand holding a pen, writing on a piece of paper.
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Gibberish

The stability of our thoughts and feelings is just a myth.

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The words: Publish identity in neon lights.
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Creating an identity

Contemplating the identity of "me" in the prison system.

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A below view of shopping cart and the front wheels.
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Offering service

Changing our mind to treat our daily activities as offering service and creating positive causes.

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Black and white image of a Buddha statue.
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Inspiring story

Importance of understanding karma, taking personal responsibility and transforming oneself based on practice.

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A hand holding a cup of water, pouring it onto seeds.
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Watering seeds

We have a choice as to the kinds of seeds we plant in our mindstream.…

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Cuddling up to the Dharma

A great task, a big love. An incarcerated person describes the power of intention in…

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