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Started this discussion. Last reply by Ven. David Astor Sensei 曦 肯 Jun 8, 2011. 9 Replies 0 Favorites
I have been corresponding with one of my prisoners now for three months. I have sent 6 detailed lessons and 2 informal letters. I also sent one book for his study. But I have only received 2…Continue
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Ven. David Astor Sensei 曦 肯 replied to Ven. David Astor Sensei 曦 肯's discussion Infrequent Prisoner ContactVen. David Astor Sensei 曦 肯 left a comment for David Chuanlu Beavers"Thank you, David, for reaching out. Our worldviews are always changing based on our growing experiences. There are many paths up the mountain, I am glad ours have crossed. My past also includes a Christian spiritual walk. I…"
Pake Hall replied to Ven. David Astor Sensei 曦 肯's discussion Infrequent Prisoner Contact"Thank you David for starting up this thread. And thank you all for good insights into this. Great for some one like me who wants to become a pen pal/mentor for inmates.
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Pake"
Ven. David Astor Sensei 曦 肯 left a comment for Melissa Schaid"Very nice, Melissa. Did you design it? It is wonderful. I like the fish! I will keep-up reading it. Thank you for practicing your life.
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Ven. David Astor Sensei 曦 肯 left a comment for Chris de Ocejo"Thank you, Chris, for reaching out. I send positive thoughts your way and trust your practice is flourishing.
/\ David"
Ven. David Astor Sensei 曦 肯 replied to Ven. David Astor Sensei 曦 肯's discussion Infrequent Prisoner Contact"Thank you Chris for this good advice. I would be more than happy to share any material I have developed over the years with you. I will let what I have provided him percolate for awhile.
/\ David"
Chris de Ocejo replied to Ven. David Astor Sensei 曦 肯's discussion Infrequent Prisoner Contact"David,
He probably doesn't have enough money to get paper, envelopes, stamps from commissary. And/or, he has to choose how to spend his money wisely because it's so limited, and since you've given him more than enough materials for…"
Tamon Mark Uttech replied to Ven. David Astor Sensei 曦 肯's discussion Infrequent Prisoner Contact"Onegaishimasu, Being the good friend is more than a penpal. I guess I am lucky in that I spent 6 months in a county jail as a bewildered prisoner myself, so I have some idea of what the life inside is like. You say you try to write twice a month and…"
Ven. David Astor Sensei 曦 肯 replied to Ven. David Astor Sensei 曦 肯's discussion Infrequent Prisoner Contact"Thank you Susan, a good lesson."
Susan Thames replied to Ven. David Astor Sensei 曦 肯's discussion Infrequent Prisoner Contact"I've never approached corresponding with a prisoner with quite that much zeal, but I have found that prisoners are not always able to engage ongoingly. There's so much I don't know about life inside, its pressures, its complexities,…"
Ven. David Astor Sensei 曦 肯 replied to Ven. David Astor Sensei 曦 肯's discussion Infrequent Prisoner Contact"Thank you for sharing your experience and ideas with me Tamonmark. Perhaps I totally misunderstand my role, but I was ask to be his Dharma teacher and mentor, not just a pen-pal. I may need to be enlightened on this point however. Is there a…"
Tamon Mark Uttech replied to Ven. David Astor Sensei 曦 肯's discussion Infrequent Prisoner Contact"Onegaishimasu, you may have overwhelmed this prisoner by sending 6 detailed lessons. As for myself, I stay with frequent short informal "how are you?" types of letters. A relationship, even a correspondence type, is something to build, bit…"
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I have been corresponding with one of my prisoners now for three months. I have sent 6 detailed lessons and 2 informal letters. I also sent one book for his study. But I have only received 2 letters from him, one being the initial introductory letter reply. I was hoping for more contact and interest on his part. Is this normal to only get 2 letters in 3 months of contact? Or am I hoping for to much. DavidSee More
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- Chaplain, Teacher
- My Prison Dharma Group or Organization
- I am an American Ch'an monk and co-Director of Buddhist Studies and Spiritual Director for the Engaged Dharma Insight Group.
- Tell us about yourself & your interest in prison dharma: (answer required) .
- I am an ordained American Ch'an Buddhist Cleric, and teach both in our Centers and online using Skype plus Second Life technology. I also broadcast a weekly internet radio program on Buddhist related topics. I live “outside” the walls of a traditional monastery which brings a new meaning to engaged Buddhism. I say life is my monastery. I have been a probation officer for adults and youth and am very familiar with both State and Federal prison systems. I also have an interest in working inside the prison system to bring meditation practice, Buddhist studies, and body-mind practices to those that can truly benefit from a dedicated practice, and the art of human flourishing.
Below is my web site.
- My Website:
- http://engageddharma.com/
- Prison or Dharma Books I Love
- Buddhism Without Beliefs by Batchelor
Why I am a Buddhist by Asma
The Faith To Doubt and Alone With Others by Batchelor
The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching by Thich Nhat Hanh
Seeds by Thomas Merton
Zen Action Zen Person by Kasulis
The Zen Teachings of Jesus by kenneth Leong
Stages of Meditation by the Dalai Lama
I am still looking for good prison books
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