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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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An owl with wings spreading out.
On Mindfulness

Owl

An owl appears in the prison recreation area.

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A man sitting on a big rock meditating, huge trees in background.
On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

Seeking peace

Reflections by an incarcerated person on how we are in suffering due to ignorance.

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Closeup of handwriting on a page in a journal.
On Mindfulness

Right effort, learning, and love

Journalling reveals insights into how the mind spins stories.

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A hand holding a pen, writing on a piece of paper.
On Cultivating Wisdom

Gibberish

The stability of our thoughts and feelings is just a myth.

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The words: Publish identity in neon lights.
On Cultivating Wisdom

Creating an identity

Contemplating the identity of "me" in the prison system.

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Man sitting on floor, meditating.
On Attachment

Strong attachment to desire

The feelings of a formerly incarcerated person and his gratitude to the Dharma.

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Shot glass with vodka in it
On Addiction

Without a vodka bottle in my hand

Addiction and the wasted opportunities of life.

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On Love, Compassion, and Bodhicitta

“Impact of Crime on Victims” class

A person in prison keeps a journal of a program in which incarcerated people and…

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A below view of shopping cart and the front wheels.
On Cultivating Wisdom

Offering service

Changing our mind to treat our daily activities as offering service and creating positive causes.

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Closeup of a mule's face.
Prison Poetry

The mule

How to open up one's heart and guide oneself on the path.

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Shadow of a hand trying to catch a shadow of a man running away.
On Overcoming Anger

Fear and hate

An incarcerated person relates how he gradually overcame his fear while in prison.

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Black and white image of a Buddha statue.
On Cultivating Wisdom

Inspiring story

Importance of understanding karma, taking personal responsibility and transforming oneself based on practice.

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