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Hi, I am Carter. I am administrative staff and the Books Behind Bars coordinator here at Prison Dharma Network. I started working here in October 2011 after spending a year as a resident at Upaya Zen Center in Santa Fe. I have an M.Div degree from Emory University and I did my Clinical Pastoral Education at Metro State Women's Prison in Atlanta, Georgia, which is a maximum security facility.

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By Kate Olson for PBS, May 10, 2013KATE OLSON, correspondent: For most of its 160 year history, San Quentin has been known as a tough place to do hard time. But over the past two decades, this has begun to change.Thanks to thousands of engaged citizens in the surrounding community, a growing number of innovative programs…See More
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Prison Nonviolence Project

Posted on May 17, 2013 at 4:00pm 0 Comments

By Kate Olson for PBS, May 10, 2013

KATE OLSON, correspondent: For most of its 160 year history, San Quentin has been known as a tough place to do hard time. But over the past two decades, this has begun to change.

Thanks to thousands of engaged citizens…

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Washington prison brings together solitary inmates

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By Shannon Dininny, Associated Press, May 12, 2013

Six inmates, each shackled and chained to a chair,…

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LIVE WELL: Yoga eases stress on prisoners

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By Jen Mulson for The Gazette, April 30, 2013

There are a handful of yogic paths, and karma yoga is known as that of selfless service.

I've met several yoga teachers this year who are practicing karma yoga in our local criminal justice system. They are teaching prisoners and…

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German prisoners find their inner Zen

Posted on May 1, 2013 at 5:03pm 0 Comments

Feelings of guilt and hopelessness can put extreme pressure on prisoners. In one German prison, inmates are discovering a new sense of calm with regular meditation that also prepares them for life on the outside.

André S. recently celebrated his 32nd birthday behind bars. A…

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FILM: When the Iron Bird Flies

Posted on April 12, 2013 at 12:30pm 1 Comment

In 1959, the Chinese invasion of Tibet threw open the doors to the mysterious realm of Tibetan Buddhism and suddenly this rich, ancient tradition was propelled into the modern world. Half a century later, Padmasambhava’s prophecy has come true and the teachings of Tibetan Buddhism are found in every corner…

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At 9:30pm on May 16, 2013, Jill Duszynski, M.S. said…

Thank you for the friendly welcome - I'm happy to have found this community.

At 4:36pm on May 6, 2013, Cedarose Keeley said…

Thank you for the very warm welcome.

At 12:45pm on May 6, 2013, April Bodman said…

Thank you, Carter, for the warm welcome! 

At 12:59pm on May 1, 2013, James Lopata said…

Thank you for the friendly welcome to the community. I'm excited to see more of the good work that you and PDN are doing. Thanks! Jim

At 11:18am on May 1, 2013, Roddy Gibbs said…

Thanks so much for adding me to the community Carter! I'm looking forward to becoming more involved :)

At 4:29pm on April 16, 2013, Sharon Lynn Dragone said…

Hi Carter, Well I reconnected to the network because I wanted to help connect the penpal experience with people at my meditation center and perhaps add a new penpal into my life as well. How do I connect to this aspect? Lynn

At 1:27am on April 8, 2013, Rev. Lilliana Saganich said…

Thank you, Carter, I feel very welcomed and grateful to be a member of this community!  -Rev. Lily

At 9:33pm on March 29, 2013, Dan Mage said…

Hi Carter, Thank You for the warm greeting. I'll be reading and commenting in days to come, and perhaps sharing fragments of my own memoirs here and there. Namaste' -Dan

At 9:36pm on March 21, 2013, Anita Brown said…

Thank you Carter!

Is the directory a listing of locations where mindfulness is being taught to underserved populations?  Yes, I am happy to share more info about my work at Faiton.  Just let me know how much detail...lol!

Peace,

Anita

At 7:26pm on March 21, 2013, Michael Jerryson said…

Hi, Carter:

Thank you for the welcome email. The resources provided are helpful and I will endeavor to post as I settle into my new location.

 
 
 

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