Resources

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All prison volunteers have access to our Resource Library. It includes various forms of movement that can be offered in the prison setting, a non-sectarian Buddhist service, how to discuss difficult topics such as crime and karma, some considerations on re-entry and much more. As courses and additional material is developed, it will be added to this section of our website.

Download our most recent retreat handouts

Helpful information for volunteers

Newsletters

Books We Recommend

  • How We Practice by Jeff Hardin (pdf)
  • Mother California by Ken Hartman
  • Razor Wire Dharma by Calvin Malone
  • Sitting Inside: Buddhist Practice in America’s Prisons by Kobai Scott Whitney
  • Dharma in Hell: The Prison Writings of Fleet Maul by Fleet Maul
  • The Issue at Hand by Gil Fronsdal (please email us for information on how to get a copy)
  • Eight Mindful Steps to Happiness by Bhante Henepola Gunaratana
  • When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chodron
  • Be Free Where You Are by Thich Nhat Hahn

DVDs and Organizations

Resources for Sangha Leads