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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Transforming grief into gratitude and love
A letter from an incarcerated person on coping with the death of his best friend…
View PostGrowing through the Dharma
A person in prison shows how through thought transformation, we can find some good even…
View PostCuddling up to the Dharma
A great task, a big love. An incarcerated person describes the power of intention in…
View PostPurifying negative karma
Using the retreat experience to purify the root delusions of pride and attachment.
View PostA quilt of compassion
Bodhisattvas constantly work to end the suffering of others; even in prison, one can practice…
View PostWholesome or unwholesome seeds
Making a conscious decision to plant wholesome seeds in the mind.
View PostSeeking liberation while in prison
Lama Zopa Rinpoche comments on the karmic connection those who work with incarcerated people must…
View PostValuable lesson learned
Responding to a situation or problem without anger or attachment but with compassion in order…
View PostNew perspective
An incarcerated person strives for equanimity even in difficult circumstances.
View PostBodhisattva vows
A person in prison describes the effects on his life after taking bodhisattva vows.
View PostPractice and our mind
A person in prison contemplates his vow to benefit all sentient beings.
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