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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Better than a hell realm
A person in prison makes use of the tonglen practice while participating in the retreat…
View PostPatience with the path
Changing the world by working on one moment, one thought, one emotion at a time.
View PostMaking friends with ourselves
Discovering our Buddha potential by investigating the source of lasting happiness and cultivating the heart…
View PostJoys of taking the bodhisattva vows
An incarcerated person shares the impact of taking the bodhisattva vows on his Dharma practice.
View PostMaking the teachings personal
An incarcerated person reflects on refuge and the insights he has developed through practice.
View PostDeeply committed to freedom
An incarcerated person writes about the choice we make each day: to rise above our…
View PostScars and catharsis
An incarcerated person is asked to confront the results of his actions.
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