compassion
Compassion is the wish for sentient beings to be free from suffering and its causes. Posts include teachings and meditations on how to develop and increase compassion.
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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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Venerable Thubten Chodron Report on “Nuns in the West II”
"The power of women of different faiths meeting together and sharing in harmony cannot be…
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Stages of the path to enlightenment
Lamrim topics and thought transformation practices within the 37 practices of bodhisattvas.
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Incarcerated people Crossing to the other shore
An incarcerated person expresses the internal struggle he faces while doing retreat in prison.
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Compassion for perpetrators
A compassionate response to the difficulties both caused and experienced by L. B., an incarcerated…
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Gyelsay Togmay Zangpo - Apr 16, 2005
Gyelsay Togmay Zangpo The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas
Verses on developing the qualities of a bodhisattva by Gyelsay Togmay Zangpo, plus a recording…
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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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Seeing Buddha nature
With gratitude and admiration, an incarcerated person sees and is inspired by the good qualities…
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Supporting a loved one in prison
A list of suggestions for family and friends who face uncertainties in relating with a…
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Positive thinking
An incarcerated person's daily Vajrasattva practice becomes a constant reminder to him to stay in…
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The value of prison work
The far-reaching benefits of sharing Dharma with those in prison.
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