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Thubten Gendun replied to Kamalashila's discussion Books
"Dear Kamalashila, My PDN mentor sent me a great deal of materials in prison. In fact she once sent me a transcription of a talk by Venerable Robina Courtin, when I read this particular teaching and saw her picture I had a strong Karmic connection…"
Apr 26, 2009
Thubten Gendun replied to Kamalashila's discussion Books
"Dear Kamalashila, I am an ex-prisoner, and I now work for Liberation Prison Project. As I have some experience from both sides of the fence, I would suggest that you ask your Pen Pals what the regulations are for his/her facility. You could also…"
Apr 26, 2009

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Volunteer, Ex-Prisoner
Tell us about yourself & your interest in prison dharma: (answer required) .
I was involved with PDN while at Valley State Prison for Women in Chowchilla California. I was just released from parole One year early after I completed a F.O.T.E.P. program in El Monte CA.. I am a Tibetan Buddhist.I work for Liberation Prison Project and Tse Chen Ling Dharma Center in SF
Prison or Dharma Books I Love
We are all doing time, Liberation in the Palm of your Hand, Peaceful Stillness of the Silent Mind, Make your Mind an Ocean, Becoming your own Therapist, Door to Satisfaction, When Your Falling Dive, Zen Mind Beginners Mind, Shambhala: Sacred path of the Warrior, Meditation in Action, and Songs of Experience.

"Pessimism is the seed of failure. Inside many difficulties, obstacles. You must remain with hope, with determination"

A guru is a person who can really show your the true nature of your mind and who knows the perfect remedies for your psychological problems. Someone who doesn't know his own mind can never know others' minds and therefore cannot be a guru.
—Lama Thubten Yeshe

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At 2:57pm on May 5, 2009, Carter (PDN Admin) said…
Greetings, Welcome to the PDN online community. For your penpal/dharma request could you please email me at info@prisondharmanetwork.org ? and I will get you set up! Thank you!
At 11:47am on January 9, 2009, Zheng Gong said…
Hi, Thubten:

I have been offline as far as PDN for many months and just found your note to me. I am thrilled to read that you are doing well and have been involved with the awesome Liberation Prison Project. Ven. Robina Courtin rocks! I've thought about you often and hope that you remain in touch.

Very best regards,
Upasika Zheng Gōng
At 1:23pm on April 9, 2008, Lisa said…
Dear Thubten -

I am a member of the Shambhala Center of Washington. DC, and a student at the University of Mary Washington, in Virginia, finishing a bachelor's degree in leadership theory with a concentration in organizational behavior. I will graduate in May 2008 at the age of 41.

For many several now, I have followed the work of the Prison Dharma Network. I am writing at this time because I am doing a research paper and presentation for one of my classes, and the topic I have chosen is the impact of prison meditation programs. The project will discuss the benefits of meditation, as documented by recent medical research, describe existing prison meditation programs, and provide insight into the impact of these programs, as reported by participants.

As an ex-prisoner and meditation practitioner, I would like to interview you about your experiences, specifically how you came to meditate and how you feel it has impacted you.

Please feel free to contact me via email (LaughingRiver@gmail.com) or telephone (703-975-2725).

Many thanks!

Lisa
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