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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Incarcerated people Riding the roller coaster
Daily practice helps us recognize the problems that our mind creates for us.
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Reverend Kalen McAllister Scholarship from death row prisoners
A story of incarcerated people on death row who provide scholarships to family members of…
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After release: A woman’s perspective
A woman talks about her experiences on leaving prison after 10 years. She also discusses…
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Crossing to the other shore
An incarcerated person expresses the internal struggle he faces while doing retreat in prison.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Compassion for perpetrators
A compassionate response to the difficulties both caused and experienced by L. B., an incarcerated…
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Fill yourself with good qualities
Ever feel like a prisoner? During a meditation for people who work with incarcerated people,…
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What brings happiness
Realising what true happiness is and following the path of the Dharma.
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Purification
Using the Vajrasattva mantra and practice to change unhealthy habits of daily life.
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Appreciating the Dharma
An incarcerated person's letters express his gratitude for the Dharma.
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Doing Vajrasattva retreat
A person in prison relates his intention to take refuge and importance of purification.
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Personal demons
It´s not easy to replace old thoughts about oneself and to accept full responsibility for…
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Doing retreat in prison
A person in prison describes the challenges of retreat practice inside prison and the benefits…
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