Lisa
  • 46, Female
  • Alexandria, VA
  • United States
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ISO Prisoners, Ex-Prisoners, and Volunteers to Interview for college project on Prison Meditation Programs

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeffrey Levy Apr 20, 2008. 3 Replies

 

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After 20+ years away from school, I recently completed my bachelor's degree from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, with a major in leadership theory and organizational behavior. I wrote a paper on the effectiveness of prison meditation programs and included anecdotal comments from several former inmates and meditation instructors.
Tell us about yourself & your interest in prison dharma: (answer required) .
For as long as I can remember, I have been interested in the beliefs, practices, and cultures of the Himalayas, particularly yoga and Tibetan Buddhism. I have been actively studying Tibetan Buddhism since 2001.

I am passionate about connecting people with information and resources that broaden perspectives and enhance views that ultimately help decrease suffering.

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THANK YOU to all Who Participated in My Survey on Prison Meditation

Posted on May 17, 2008 at 1:18pm 0 Comments

A humble and heartfelt THANK YOU to all who participated in my survey on prison meditation programs. Your answers to my phone and email questions provided anecdotal information for a paper I wrote for an undergraduate course on technical and business communication. The purpose of the assignment was to learn how to write proposals, conduct research, write progress reports and present findings. Students were encouraged to use a subject they are passionate about as the topic for this project. I… Continue

VIDEO Dan Rather Reports (episode 313) focuses on Mind Science and features discussion of impact of meditation practice on the brain

Posted on May 4, 2008 at 2:30pm 0 Comments

Scientists, with the help of Buddhist monks and the Dalai Lama, are unlocking mysteries of the brain. Dan Rather Reports on Mind Science. View the video online at http://www.hd.net/drr313.html.

Directory of State Prison Librarians 2002

Posted on April 27, 2008 at 2:30pm 0 Comments

If you're interested in getting dharma materials into prison libraries, check out the Directory of State Prison Libraries 2002 (http://www.ceanational.com/PDFs/statelibdir2002.pdf) from the Correctional Education Association. The directory includes:

* Library Bill of Rights

* Resolution on Prisoners' Rights to read

* Websites of Interest

* Listing of Librarians by State

* State Library Consultants for Institutional Libraries



If interested in… Continue

Thousand Kites: A National Dialogue Project Addressing the Criminal Justice System

Posted on April 17, 2008 at 2:30pm 1 Comment

(from the Thousand Kites website, www.thousandkites.org)



What would you do if you learned human rights violations were occurring right in your own community?



In 1998, when Nick and Amelia were volunteer DJs at WMMT, a community radio station in Whitesburg, KY, they received hundreds of letters describing human rights violations in newly-opened local prisons. They responded with an art project called "Holler to the Hood," addressing human rights abuses in the U.S. criminal… Continue

"One in 100: Behind Bars in America 2008" - A Report by Pew Center on the States

Posted on April 13, 2008 at 5:45pm 0 Comments

Pew Report Finds More than One in 100 Adults are Behind Bars



Pew Press Release



Pew Contact: Jessica Riordan, Communications (215) 575-4886; jriordan@pewtrusts.org



Washington, DC - 02/28/2008 - For the first time in history more than one in every 100 adults in America are in jail or prison—a fact that significantly impacts state budgets without delivering a clear return on public safety. According to a new report released today by the Pew Center on the… Continue

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At 3:06pm on October 17, 2008, mark jones said…
Lisa you can contact me directly via e-mail for an interview if you wish to just ask some questions you can just send them via e-mail to thubtentenzin100000@yahoo.com and I will respond quickly .Peace, mark
At 2:11pm on April 28, 2008, mark jones said…
Dear,Lisa,I would gladly provide you an interview.However because of my cellphone plan and inabillity to access internet frequently it would be best to contat me after10:00pm weekdays or anytime on weekends.My cell #is 864-417-9182.you can also learn more by going to www.liberationprisonproject.org,click our ex-prisoners,click mark jones
At 1:58am on April 11, 2008, Fleet Maull said…
Hi Lisa,
Welcome to PDN.
Fleet Maull
At 1:53pm on April 9, 2008, Douglas Ray said…
Hello Lisa,
Thanks for your message, sounds like an interesting paper you are working on.
Happy to help, you can reach me at bodhimind@hotmail.com or Phone: (509) 865-6045
 
 
 

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