Prison Dharma
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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Incarcerated people Dealing with anger
An incarcerated person realizes how much he has changed since he began to study the…
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Choosing friends
The best friends are not just people who like us. They are people who have…
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Taking the bodhisattva vows
How an incarcerated person prepared for taking the bodhisattva vows and what they mean for…
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Sticking to my principles
A person in prison describes how his courage to live the Dharma increases even though…
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Remaining calm
Applying the Dharma restrains a person in prison from violence and trouble.
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No more whining
Complaining doesn't change an unpleasant situation: it only causes more suffering and negative thoughts. A…
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Let the mind see the mind
A person in prison shares on how his daily practice is transforming his view of…
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Practicing in prison
Prison provides a unique place to practice the wish to benefit all sentient beings.
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Upon life’s journey
Putting the needs of others ahead of his own, an incarcerated person makes a pivotal…
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Why should I fight?
An incarcerated person shares his experience of learning patience from a cell mate.
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