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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Al R. - Jan 8, 2017
Al R. A glimpse into the ultimate
A powerful meditation on using the mind to shatter illusions.
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Al R.
- Feb 27, 2016
Big piece
Complaining about our lot just leads to more confinement. An incarcerated person talks about contentment.
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Venerable Thubten Chonyi Prison pagoda of loving kindness
Members of a prison Dharma group make their vision of a stupa a reality.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Prison volunteer workshop
A discussion of techniques and practices to benefit incarcerated people. How to establish trust and…
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Anonymous
- Jul 15, 2015
The grief and resilience of a mother
A mother writes about taking refuge in the Dharma after her son's breakdown.
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Venerable Thubten Samten Connecting with incarcerated women in Indonesia
Reflections on a visit together with Venerable Thubten Chodron to a women's prison in Indonesia.
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Venerable Thubten Jigme A prison visit on “Buddha Day”
Venerable Thubten Jigme describes her experience celebrating "Buddha Day" with those at Coyote Ridge Correctional…
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D. C.
- Jan 31, 2015
All I daydream about is here right now
A reflection on becoming more present, thankful, and mindful in the things we're doing and…
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C. M.
- Oct 23, 2014
Being present
A person in prison reflects on taking inventory of the past, present, and future, and…
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C. M.
- Oct 23, 2014
The de facto clause
Due to government fear that he will re-offend, an incarcerated person is held under civil…
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K. W.
- Sep 17, 2014
Saved by the Dharma
A formerly incarcerated person describes how the Dharma helped him turn anger into compassion in…
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