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Abe Louise Young replied to Kate Crisp (PDN Director)'s discussion 'Introduce Yourself!' in the group Prisoner Family Members Group
Hi Juanita, I would love to know the Facebook page, as well. Thanks, Abe Louise
Dec 9, 2011
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Abe Louise Young replied to Kate Crisp (PDN Director)'s discussion 'Introduce Yourself!' in the group Prisoner Family Members Group
Dear Bruce, Welcome. I also send magazines to my brother. Those simple words you share with your son are so important.  Abe Louise
Dec 9, 2011
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A poem by Chinese dissident prisoner Liu Xiaobo, "Your Lifelong Prisoner"

A new book by the dissident and Nobel peace prizewinner contains a moving tribute to his wife, the poet Liu Xia. This poem, "Your Lifelong Prisoner," was written from his prison cell.Liu Xiaobo and his wife, the poet Liu Xia, in 2002. Photograph: AFP/Getty ImagesTo XiaMy dear, I'll never give up the struggle for freedom from the oppressors' jail, but I'll be your willing prisoner for life.I'm your lifelong prisoner, my love I want to live in your dark insides surviving on the dregs in your…See More
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Path of Freedom Webinar with Fleet Maull at Online

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January 16, 2012 at 8pm to February 2, 2012 at 10pm
With Fleet Maull Jan. 16-Feb. 2 Six Sessions, (Mondays & Thursdays for three weeks) 8-10 pm ET This program is designed to train facilitators to deliver the Prison Dharma Network (PDN) Path of FreedomTM Program in inside prison programs. Since mindfulness-awareness meditation practices are foundational to this program, all facilitators-in-training must have an established mindfulness-awareness meditation practice and maintain this practice while active as a Path of Freedom facilitator.…See More
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Kate Crisp (PDN Director) favorited Abe Louise Young's blog post 'A poem by Chinese dissident prisoner Liu Xiaobo, "Your Lifelong Prisoner"' Dec 6, 2011
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A poem by Chinese dissident prisoner Liu Xiaobo, "Your Lifelong Prisoner"

A new book by the dissident and Nobel peace prizewinner contains a moving tribute to his wife, the poet Liu Xia. This poem, "Your Lifelong Prisoner," was written from his prison cell.Liu Xiaobo and his wife, the poet Liu Xia, in 2002. Photograph: AFP/Getty ImagesTo XiaMy dear, I'll never give up the struggle for freedom from the oppressors' jail, but I'll be your willing prisoner for life.I'm your lifelong prisoner, my love I want to live in your dark insides surviving on the dregs in your…See More
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Thanks, Carter! I did figure it out, after a while.
Dec 6, 2011
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Yes, I noticed also that there is no "yellow peace sign".  I am not sure why the instructions say that, and I am going to look into it.  In the meantime, it looks like you've figured it out! cheers, Carter
Dec 6, 2011
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Hi Carter, Thank you for helping me to designate a photo as my profile photo. I'm still having trouble figuring this out. When I click on My Page, there is not a yellow peace symbol apparent on the left column, nor an option reading…
Dec 6, 2011
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Hi Abe, Let me know if these instructions are helpful: Adding a Profile Picture Please post a picture by following these steps: -On the top toolbar click on "My Page" -Under the yellow Peace sign on the left column click the link…
Dec 6, 2011
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Abe Louise Young commented on Madrone Phoenix's blog post 'Climbing Down the Conflict Ladder: Notes from our time inside'
Thank you for this.
Dec 5, 2011
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Hi Carter, Thanks for the welcome. I tried to figure out how to make a photo my profile, but I couldn't, so I'd love your advice. Peace.
Dec 5, 2011
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Hi Abe, Your profile page looks great!  Thank you for all your thoughtful contributions to this website.  We would love for you to use one of your photos as a profile picture, because it is so nice to associate words & posts with a…
Dec 5, 2011
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Kate Crisp (PDN Director) favorited Abe Louise Young's blog post '"Maximum Security," a poem by Naomi Shihab Nye' Dec 3, 2011
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"Maximum Security," a poem by Naomi Shihab Nye

Maximum Securityby Naomi Shihab NyeVocabularies glittered in that tightly locked space.Ways of breaking through, tunneling verbs,compact muscular descriptives you couldhop a wall with, if only. Try this onyour own time. What they had — time.And regret — imagine if we’d knownthese wide words in the streets.The youngest, celebrating his birthday,sat in front, hands folded on desk,smiling softly through apologiesto daughters, what happened on that avenue,a train stalled outside a school,normal…See More
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How you are involved in Prison Dharma
Family Member of Prisoner, Teacher
My Prison Dharma Group or Organization
Order of Interbeing
Tell us about yourself & your interest in prison dharma: (answer required) .
I'm a poet, teacher, and journalist, with deep gratitude to the dharma and an abiding interest in transforming prisons.
I first worked inside a prison in 1998 as a volunteer counselor; have focused several journalistic inquiries on prison labor; lead unlearning oppression trainings; and have taught poetry to inmates and youth. I'm more motivated than ever to visit prisons and detention centers as a visiting poet/teacher/meditation leader.
My Website:
http://www.abelouiseyoung.com
Prison or Dharma Books I Love
Soul on Ice, Eldridge Cleaver
Chanting from the Heart, Thich Nhat Hanh
Transformation and Healing, Thich Nhat Hanh

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A poem by Chinese dissident prisoner Liu Xiaobo, "Your Lifelong Prisoner"

Posted on December 6, 2011 at 2:00pm 0 Comments

A new book by the dissident and Nobel peace prizewinner contains a moving tribute to his wife, the poet Liu Xia. This poem, "Your Lifelong Prisoner," was written from his prison cell.…

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Abe Louise Young

"Maximum Security," a poem by Naomi Shihab Nye

Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:27pm 0 Comments

Maximum Security

by Naomi Shihab Nye

Vocabularies glittered in that tightly locked space.

Ways of breaking through, tunneling verbs,

compact muscular descriptives you could

hop a wall with, if only. Try this on

your own time. What they had — time.

And regret — imagine if we’d known

these wide words in the streets.

The youngest, celebrating his birthday,

sat in front, hands folded on desk,

smiling softly through apologies

to daughters,…

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At 2:19pm on December 6, 2011, Prison Dharma NetworkPrison Dharma Network said…

Yes, I noticed also that there is no "yellow peace sign".  I am not sure why the instructions say that, and I am going to look into it.  In the meantime, it looks like you've figured it out!

cheers,

Carter

At 9:13am on December 6, 2011, Prison Dharma NetworkPrison Dharma Network said…

Hi Abe,

Let me know if these instructions are helpful:

Adding a Profile Picture
Please post a picture by following these steps:
-On the top toolbar click on "My Page"
-Under the yellow Peace sign on the left column click the link "Change my picture"
-Then click a small icon in the center of the page with your details called "your picture"
-An upload window will open
-Browse your hard drive to select an image and click 'add' to upload
-Click done.
-Scroll to the bottom of the page and click 'save'

warmly,

Carter ~ PDN staff

At 11:43am on December 5, 2011, Prison Dharma NetworkPrison Dharma Network said…

Hi Abe,

Your profile page looks great!  Thank you for all your thoughtful contributions to this website.  We would love for you to use one of your photos as a profile picture, because it is so nice to associate words & posts with a person's face.  Message me if you need some help with that.

Warmly,

Carter ~ PDN Staff

 
 
 

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