Incarcerated people
Many incarcerated people from all over the United States correspond with Venerable Thubten Chodron and monastics from Sravasti Abbey. They offer great insights into how they are applying the Dharma and striving to be of benefit to themselves and others in even the most difficult of situations.
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Incarcerated people 
The middle way
Thoughts on the importance of taking responsibility for one's own experiences. We are not victims…
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Wisdom from Great Aunt Ga-ga
A person in prison remembers his great-aunt and the wealth of advice she gave. He…
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The day has finally arrived
A person in prison is hopeful and sure of himself when, after being incarcerated for…
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People serving time
One incarcerated person's advice on how to relate to people in prison without stereotyping them.
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Release from prison: Shock or growth?
A hard-earned experience of over 20 years in prison and a clear-eyed assessment of what…
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Leading ourselves out of addiction
Taking refuge in drugs or alcohol simply leads to more destructive, addictive behavior, which then…
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Paying attention to life
An incarcerated person discusses the ways practice has helped him cope and improved his life…
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