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Homeless Dharma Network

Started this discussion. Last reply by Pake Hall Mar 22. 5 Replies

Hello to all of you Dear Ones at PDN,I have recently founded an org called the Homeless Dharma Network. Please allow me to share with you one of its first activities here in Santa Cruz, CA.The…Continue

A Poem called Unconditional

Started Jun 24, 2011 0 Replies

Was introduced to this poem just a few nights ago at a local Vipassana session, thought to share it with you PDN Folks: Unconditionalby, Jennifer Paine Welwood  Willing to experience aloneness,I…Continue

A possible post release resource in California

Started this discussion. Last reply by Moreland Nicholson Aug 3, 2011. 6 Replies

Hi PDN Folks, will post more re this in the near future, but for now I want to let you know while recently picking up a Dharma Friend to take him to see his Lama, I visited a "ranch" that allows…Continue

A Winter's Home

Started this discussion. Last reply by Pake Hall Jun 12, 2011. 1 Reply

The pic above is where I lived this winter.  It is also what inspired me to start an outreach for homeless buddhists.  That water in the background is not normally there, but due to the heavy rains…Continue

 

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Pake Hall replied to Stephen Conover's discussion Homeless Dharma Network
"Hi -  Very interesting and inspiring project! I couldn't help getting my own ideas for Gothenburg, Sweden where I live :) I haven't thought of offer free classes, sittings or invitations for ceremonies to homeless people in the area…"
Mar 22
Stephen Conover commented on Carter (PDN Admin)'s blog post Number of Older Inmates Grows, Stressing Prisons
"Thank you for posting this article.  I haven't thought about this issue for some time and it certainly reminded me of some very sad feelings I had when in prison.  Those feelings arose during my volunteer time with the elderly…"
Feb 16
Stephen Conover replied to Stephen Conover's discussion Homeless Dharma Network
"Thank you for the info, Carter, I will certainly look into it. Steve "
Feb 15
Carter (PDN Admin) replied to Stephen Conover's discussion Homeless Dharma Network
"Hi Steve, I know Upaya's Chaplaincy Program is well worth it, - and they do occasionally allow Upaya's residents to participate.  Contact Maia Duerr at Upaya.  She runs the program and has a lot of wisdom around the logistics of…"
Feb 14
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Stephen Conover replied to Stephen Conover's discussion Homeless Dharma Network
"Thanks Carter, I enjoyed reading your post.  You lived at Upaya?  I've been wishing I could attend their Buddhist Chaplaincy Training program, but really don't see how I could afford it.  I would most likely need to live…"
Feb 9
Carter (PDN Admin) replied to Stephen Conover's discussion Homeless Dharma Network
"Hi Steve, Wow!  What an inspired project!  I am excited to hear more about your work with homeless Buddhists.  I hope you will continue to post about it.  I think it is especially valuable that you will be arranging rides to…"
Feb 7
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Homeless Dharma Network

Hello to all of you Dear Ones at PDN,I have recently founded an org called the Homeless Dharma Network. Please allow me to share with you one of its first activities here in Santa Cruz, CA.The Homeless Dharma NetworkFounded by Steve Conover, a Buddhist who knows the difficulties of homelessness & poverty, the Homeless Dharma Network (HDN) seeks to provide the opportunity for homeless folks to benefit as others do from meditation, teachings and retreats.The primary goal of HDN is to help the…See More
Jan 30
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Moreland Nicholson replied to Stephen Conover's discussion A possible post release resource in California
"Im going to start the same situation in Florida sooooon (tashi tendril), auspisiousn conincidence."
Aug 3, 2011
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Sakadawa 2011

Prayer Wheel at Land of Medicine Buddha, Soquel CA, pic taken on Sakadawa 2011, just before Shakyamuni Puja.
Jul 17, 2011
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Chisti Rabia Dryden replied to Stephen Conover's discussion A possible post release resource in California
"Hi Steve, Yes it was about this post I was referring- any options are better than the streets or the halfway house I think, and honestly, being around different kinds of people would be a great meditation practice!  I'll look it…"
Jul 16, 2011
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Jul 15, 2011
Chisti Rabia Dryden replied to Stephen Conover's discussion A possible post release resource in California
"Hello Stephen,   I have been corresponding with a 25 year old (kid) who has been incarcerated since 2007, and will be released in October of this year with $200, no family and no home.  He is incredibly positive and motivated, is a cook…"
Jul 15, 2011
Stephen Conover replied to Stephen Conover's discussion A possible post release resource in California
"San Luis Obispo, CA, just a 5-10 minute drive from downtown. It's called "Sunny Acres."  Again, I think the fact that they serve meals is great for someone trying to get back on their feet."
Jul 6, 2011
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Jul 5, 2011
Tasha replied to Stephen Conover's discussion A possible post release resource in California
"Where is this ranch located?"
Jul 2, 2011

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Tell us about yourself & your interest in prison dharma: (answer required) .
Took Refuge as Sonam Dorje in Prison in 2006. Served 3 years and was released in early 2007. It has been over 4 years since my release and I have not returned or re-offended. I have been studying and practicing the Teachings since first discovering them over 7 years ago in prison.
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The Teachings of the Buddha (Jodo Shin), Illuminating the Path by HHDL/The Vimalarkirte Nirtessa Sutra/The Wisdom of No Escape and the Path of Loving Kindness by Pema Chodrin/Practicing the Path by Yangste Rinpoche/Heart Treasures by Dilgo Kyentse Rinpoche/The Buddha Speaks of Amitabha Sutra/All Ajahn Chah's books/Buddhadasa Bikkhu's "Handbook for Mankind, esp "Emancipation from the World"

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Unconditional

Posted on June 24, 2011 at 2:19pm 0 Comments

Was introduced to this poem just a few nights ago at a local Vipassana session, thought to share it with you PDN Folks:

 

Unconditional

by, Jennifer Paine Welwood

 

 

Willing to experience aloneness,

I discover connection everywhere;

 

Turning to face my fear,

I meet the warrior…

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not sure whether the following post should be here or in "Blogs", so will post in both for now)   Was released 4 years ago and have not returned to prison or old way of life that led to it.  And I…

Posted on April 22, 2011 at 2:48pm 0 Comments

not sure whether the following post should be here or in "Blogs", so will post in both for now)

 

Was released 4 years ago and have not returned to prison or old way of life that led to it.  And I must thank Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha for this fact, and yes, PDN is included in these Three Gems. I have been blessed and received so much, spiritually, from the kindness of others, really, and now I have decided to do what I can to give and help others too.  So I am doing all I know…

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