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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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Man in an elelctric wheelchair.
By Prison Volunteers

A secret Zen master

An incarcerated person recounts a story of tender kindness not likely for a gang member.

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Closeup of a leg and hand of person in sitting meditation.
By Incarcerated People

Practicing in prison

An inmate reflects on his situation on being transferred to a different prison.

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The words: What does Humility require?, written on a wall.
On Self-Worth

Becoming humble

Having the courage to apologize can bring a sense of peace.

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Drawing of Gaza bombing- planes dropping bomb, buildings bomb and people dying in blood on the road.
On Overcoming Anger

An eye-opener

A person in prison feels empathy not only for those who are suffering, but also…

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On Overcoming Anger

Inspirations for overcoming anger

An incarcerated person shares his reflections on Working with Anger by Venerable Thubten Chodron.

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White wordings: Do something good every day, background in red color.
Prison Dharma

Making life meaningful in prison

Sravasti Abbey reaches those in prison by offering teachings on DVD to prison libraries.

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Solitary cloud in the a blue sky
On Attachment

Loneliness

A person in prison investigates the root cause of his loneliness.

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Highway sign that says "Forgive".
On Overcoming Anger

Forgiving and apologizing

What it means to look within oneself sincerely in order to forgive and apologize others…

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Prison Poetry

Just breathe

Reflections on practice in a difficult environment. Managing how the anger of others affects us.

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Closeup of the eye of a Buddha statue.
On Overcoming Anger

Getting along with others

How to remove oneself from difficult, even dangerous, situations by maintaining integrity, consistency, and ethical…

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A young boy showing his angry face.
On Overcoming Anger

A simple act of kindness

A person in prison discusses how his practice has eased his experiences of unfair treatment.

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A man taking a coffee cup.
On Cultivating Wisdom

Qualifications

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

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