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People in prison and volunteers who work in prisons reflect on how to apply the Dharma in prison settings and beyond.

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A spade and some potatoes being digged out of the soil.
By Incarcerated People

Humor

Difficulties can be overcome with fortitude and a little creativity. And laughter.

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Brother and sister walking together down country road.
On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

Joshua

An incarcerated person describes her relationship with her brother and the love they share.

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Someone wrote the words Nothing is permanent on the sand.
On Attachment

Prison, life, impermanence

A person in prison describes the experience of solitary confinement and how by taking refuge…

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Two people hiking in bug landscape
Prison Poetry

The hills we climb

An incarcerated person writes about the joyful effort of practice and what it does for…

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Small waterdrops on the dandelion seeds.
On Cultivating Wisdom

The beauty of creating the causes

Knowing that your actions create the cause for the fruit is encouraging and a good…

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Closeup of a smiling Iraqi girl.
On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

Unforgettable memories

A person in prison tells how the misfortune of a young Iraqi girl touched his…

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Cotton on a plant, ready to be harvested.
By Incarcerated People

Transfer

A person in prison reflects on the way that positive and negative energy in our…

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A closeup image of flames.
Prison Poetry

The extinguishing of fires

A person in prison reflects on the benefits of meditation practice and mindfulness.

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Man holding head in his hands
On Overcoming Anger

Discovery

Applying the Dharma to identify the root of one's anger. Accepting the self-centered cause as…

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half green half red apple
On Addiction

Choices and consequences

A person in prison shares his thoughts to young persons considering using drugs or alcohol.

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The word 'atheist' on a red label.
On Cultivating Wisdom

No more labels

An incarcerated person discusses his views on spirituality and religion.

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Woman's face looking into the distance
On Self-Worth

Showing up for yourself

Choosing to do a daily meditation because the benefits it brings, both for self and…

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