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The real meaning of Dharma practice is to transform our minds. The rubber meets the road when we get off the cushion and live our practice in daily life.

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Father walking hand-in-hand with two children.
Family and Friends

Guiding one’s child

The correct motivation for parenting wisely.

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Venerable Jampa under a tree, reading.
Contentment and Happiness

Making life meaningful

What is the true meaning of our precious human rebirth? Remembering karma and creating the…

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A white sign on a window with the words: If you are grouchy, irritable or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you.
On Overcoming Anger

Grouchy me

Controlling the mind in order to control anger.

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A sign on the wall that says 'Change'.
By Incarcerated People

Adapting to changes

Meeting both good news and bad news with equanimity.

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Silhouette of men behind prison bars.
By Incarcerated People

The prison way of life

A person in prison reflects on how the rules of life in prison run counter…

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A letterbox with the word HOPE, very clear blue sky in the background.
By Incarcerated People

We are human beings

What the people on the outside should know about life in prison.

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On Overcoming Anger

Dealing with the guards

If we change our behavior, others might change in response.

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On Overcoming Anger

Worldly views

An examination of our habitual reactions to tragedy.

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A pair of feet hanging in the air.
On Cultivating Wisdom

Suicide watch

Thinking that it will be the end of pain and suffering, a person in prison…

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Mala and a sutra on a biege cushion.
On Attachment

It could be worse

Feeling blessed even in difficult circumstances.

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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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