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The Myth of Disconnection – HIGHLIGHT
Have we bought into the destructive myth of disconnection? Look inside yourself and be honest. by Sarah Lipton Listening to the news lately makes me think that our society believes in a rampant myth of disconnection. We believe so strongly that the “other” is bad, scary, no good, ... continuePosted March 17, 2017 by CGH
The Crystal Ball Within: Volunteering at a Prison Meditation Program – HIGHLIGHT
We are all potential criminals, and those whom we have put into prison are no worse, deep down, than any one of us. They have succumbed to ignorance, desire and anger, ailments that we all suffer from but to different degrees. Our duty is to help them. – ... continuePosted April 16, 2009 by
Ratna Prison Initiative Develops Program for Veterans with PTSD
The Ratna Prison Initiative (RPI) is currently developing a secular meditation program for combat veterans, a significant percentage of whom are incarcerated. It is our intention to work with incarcerated vets and to use that as a bridge to the veteran population in general. We have just ... continuePosted March 15, 2009 by Gary_Allen
Touching the Sea, for a change
New York City Shambhalian Angela Alston, Outreach Coordinator for A Sea Change, a new documentary on ocean acidification, the hitherto-unseen underbelly of climate change. She writes, “The film is gloomy, cheerful, whimsical, and inspiring” and invites readers to a free premiere in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, ... continuePosted February 24, 2009 by
Prison Dharma Network
Path of Freedom Apprenticeship and other programs For information on our two-year apprenticeship program and other programs, please visit our website here. Terry B., a prisoner from Georgia, USA writes: “I have come to realize what caused me to be here. We inmates love to blame the other guy, the ... continuePosted February 20, 2009 by