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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Inspirations for overcoming anger
An incarcerated person shares his reflections on Working with Anger by Venerable Thubten Chodron.
View PostMaking life meaningful in prison
Sravasti Abbey reaches those in prison by offering teachings on DVD to prison libraries.
View PostForgiving and apologizing
What it means to look within oneself sincerely in order to forgive and apologize others…
View PostJust breathe
Reflections on practice in a difficult environment. Managing how the anger of others affects us.
View PostGetting along with others
How to remove oneself from difficult, even dangerous, situations by maintaining integrity, consistency, and ethical…
View PostA simple act of kindness
A person in prison discusses how his practice has eased his experiences of unfair treatment.
View PostQualifications
A person in prison describes his experience with the Dharma. Attachment and desire can lead…
View PostStateville
Reflections on the prison in which an incarcerated person took his bodhisattva vows.
View PostHandling fear and potential violence
A person in prison discusses strategies he has used to defuse potentially violent situations. Earning…
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