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The words 'Help others' written on a concrete sidewalk.
On Cultivating Wisdom

Karma and change

The teachings on karma and how they help us to understand selflessness.

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Valentine candies in a box.
By Prison Volunteers

Valentine’s Day at Oregon State Prison

Accompanying Venerable Chodron and watching her talk to incarcerated people helps to see their qualities…

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Graffiti image of a Buddha's face.
21st Century Buddhists

Buddhism in modern society

The teaching principles of the Buddha can be applied to many things in our modern…

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A man's face and the word 'EGO' spray painted on a wall.
Prison Poetry

Ignorance of the ego

A person in prison reflects on the effects of understanding the Buddha's teachings.

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Prison cell with the words 'Prison poetry I" superimposed over it.
Prison Poetry

Prison poetry I

Poems written by several people associated with the prison Dharma outreach program.

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A painted enso symbol.
On Cultivating Wisdom

Being emptiness

A meditation on the "Heart Sutra" and the concepts of emptiness and selflessness.

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Grafitti of the word 'Haiku' on a wall.
Prison Poetry

Haiku

Haiku written by two incarcerated people associated with the prison Dharma outreach program.

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Decorative carving of the Buddha teaching at Deer Park.
Prison Poetry

What the Buddha taught

A person in prison reflects on the meaning of refuge and the joyfulness of awakening.

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Child holding an apple with an equal sign carved into it.
Family and Friends

Teaching children by example

Actions speak louder than words. Our children will learn loving-kindness, forgiveness, and patience only though…

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On Addiction

Intoxicants

The tragedies that resulted from choices an incarcerated person made as a young man.

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Venerable Chodron at San Quentin prision in California.
By Incarcerated People

The most stable people in prison

Why those in prison for murder tend to be easier to get along with and…

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Venerable Chodron holding a baby.
Family and Friends

Baby blessing ceremony

A ceremony to welcome babies and children to their Dharma friends and family.

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