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Floyd Fantelli commented on Floyd Fantelli's blog post 'Dharma Prison Teaching and Women Inmates'
Thank you so very much Maggie for your insightful and practical suggestions. THis is so very much appreciated. I will incorporate you ideas into my teaching.  I will keep in touch. Peaceful abiding. Floyd
Nov 30, 2011
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Maggie Hostetler commented on Floyd Fantelli's blog post 'Dharma Prison Teaching and Women Inmates'
Dear Floyd, I have been teaching meditation to women at a state prison near Ann Arbor Michigan for the last three years. In addition to the issues that you have mentioned, the issue of childhood abuse of one kind or another is quite prevalent--also…
Nov 30, 2011
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Dharma Prison Teaching and Women Inmates

Namaste PDN Yogis.You were so very helpful in commenting on  my previous blogs that I thought I might ask for you help once again. I have been asked to add women inmates to my meditation teaching schedule at our regional correctional facility. I am sure that women inmates  have some additional concerns that will come up during the teachings (family issues, time away from children etc) but I would very much appreciate hearing from those of you with some experience offering these precious…See More
A blog post by Floyd Fantelli was featured Nov 30, 2011
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Dharma Prison Teaching and Women Inmates

Namaste PDN Yogis.You were so very helpful in commenting on  my previous blogs that I thought I might ask for you help once again. I have been asked to add women inmates to my meditation teaching schedule at our regional correctional facility. I am sure that women inmates  have some additional concerns that will come up during the teachings (family issues, time away from children etc) but I would very much appreciate hearing from those of you with some experience offering these precious…See More
Blog post by Floyd Fantelli Nov 28, 2011
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Prison Dharma Network commented on Floyd Fantelli's blog post 'Bows of gratitude to PDN bloggers'
That's great, Floyd!  I am excited to hear you are having a meaningful experience.  Please speak up if more things come up you want to share and explore. Warmly, Carter ~ PDN staff
Nov 17, 2011
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Paige Berg, MCF-Stillwater commented on Floyd Fantelli's blog post 'First day at Correctional facility'
I work as a mental health therapist in a Minnesota prison and teach Anger Management to general population. I have incorporated "relaxation" skills into the curriculum and start by teaching about the fight or flight response and how proper…
Oct 26, 2011
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Bows of gratitude to PDN bloggers

Deep bows of gratitude to PDN bloggers who opened your hearts and minds to respond to my blog re first day at correctional facility. I have incorporated your advice; shortened some meditation periods, paid attention to their squeaky chair signs and added a bit more discussion to the prison visits. As I was leaving the room recently the men said “hey, we really appreciate you coming here”. I can’t describe the feeling that arose in me in seeing this spontaneous practice of gratitude arise and…See More
Blog post by Floyd Fantelli Oct 18, 2011
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Kimberly Martin commented on Floyd Fantelli's blog post 'First day at Correctional facility'
Just noticed an error with my previous message.  Should have typed "15 minutes shouldn't be too long:  : )
Oct 16, 2011
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Marilynne Hahn commented on Floyd Fantelli's blog post 'First day at Correctional facility'
Hi Floyd:  I work at a prison in a DV/AODA unit, and get to do treatment groups.  My supervisor said I can't do meditation as part of the group.  She was unwilling to discuss it further.  So we do "relaxation"…
Oct 16, 2011
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Kimberly Martin commented on Floyd Fantelli's blog post 'First day at Correctional facility'
I think you will do fine.  15 minutes should be too long.  I'm a psychologist at a men's prison in Indiana, as part of group sessions, I have offered meditation and a mind body skills group.  When I see the men begin to…
Oct 15, 2011
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First day at Correctional facility

This is my first blog- not on this site but first ever! I just completed the first day of teaching at a correctional facility. I left with more questions that when I arrived- always a good sign!  I met with 4  men today for an hour. All seemed to want to find some peace with their mind. I decided to throw out the script  and just talk about what it is that creates our suffering- mine and theirs- no difference! What causes our suffering isn’t rocket science! Greed, hatred and delusion (not…See More
A blog post by Floyd Fantelli was featured Oct 14, 2011
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Kate Crisp (PDN Director) commented on Floyd Fantelli's blog post 'First day at Correctional facility'
Hi Floyd...congrats on your entry to the blogosphere! The class sounds really great and thanks for reporting on it...I agree that shorter sessions mixed with some discussion works really well...as well as different types of meditation (breath…
Oct 14, 2011
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Prison Dharma Network commented on Floyd Fantelli's blog post 'First day at Correctional facility'
Thanks for taking the plunge into the world of blogging Floyd! Its great for us to be able to share our experiences with others... We've been going into the medium security prison here in Rhode Island teaching the "Path of Freedom"…
Oct 12, 2011
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First day at Correctional facility

This is my first blog- not on this site but first ever! I just completed the first day of teaching at a correctional facility. I left with more questions that when I arrived- always a good sign!  I met with 4  men today for an hour. All seemed to want to find some peace with their mind. I decided to throw out the script  and just talk about what it is that creates our suffering- mine and theirs- no difference! What causes our suffering isn’t rocket science! Greed, hatred and delusion (not…See More
Blog post by Floyd Fantelli Oct 12, 2011
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I have practiced in the Theravadan tradition for 17 yrs and act as resident teacher for local Insight Meditation Group. I have training as teacher and have been mentored by Matthew Flickstein and Ginny Morgan. Also studied with Bhante Gunaratana. Recently I've been asked to offer meditation in the local correctional facility which will begin shortly.I very much appreciate having an organization like PDN available for help in my prison dharma teaching. I have worked and volunteered overseas in Nepal but feel teaching meditation and mindful awareness of body feelings, and mental states in prison setting will be more of a challenge than anything I've attempted before. I am hopeful that some will benefit from this endeavor. I know that I will benefit from offering these preiceless teachings. Any suggestions from members of PDN will be greatly appreciated,Namaste everyone. I consider you all my mentors.
Prison or Dharma Books I Love
Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Henepola Gunaratana
Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Han
Swallowing the River Ganges by Matthew Flickstein

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Dharma Prison Teaching and Women Inmates

Posted on November 26, 2011 at 6:27pm 2 Comments

Namaste PDN Yogis.

You were so very helpful in commenting on  my previous blogs that I thought I might ask for you help once again. I have been asked to add women inmates to my meditation teaching schedule at our regional correctional facility. I am sure that women inmates  have some additional concerns that will come up during the teachings (family issues, time away from children etc) but I would very much appreciate hearing from those of you with some experience offering these…

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Bows of gratitude to PDN bloggers

Posted on October 17, 2011 at 11:25pm 1 Comment

Deep bows of gratitude to PDN bloggers who opened your hearts and minds to respond to my blog re first day at correctional facility. I have incorporated your advice; shortened some meditation periods, paid attention to their squeaky chair signs and added a bit more discussion to the prison visits. As I was leaving the room recently the men said “hey, we really appreciate you coming here”. I can’t describe the feeling that arose in me in seeing this spontaneous practice… Continue
Floyd Fantelli

First day at Correctional facility

Posted on October 7, 2011 at 4:45pm 6 Comments

This is my first blog- not on this site but first ever! I just completed the first day of teaching at a correctional facility. I left with more questions that when I arrived- always a good sign!  I met with 4  men today for an hour. All seemed to want to find some peace with their mind. I decided to throw out the script  and just talk about what it is that creates our suffering- mine and theirs- no difference! What causes our suffering isn’t rocket science! Greed, hatred and delusion (not…

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