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Walking Through the Yard

One day at San Quentin State Prison, I was walking down the paved ramp towards the yard to my destination, the education building.  I like walking down this leisurely quiet route verses the stairway, which seems so abrupt and crowded. I admire the greenery on the side of the pavement; the agapanthus in various states of…See More
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susan shannon commented on Carter (PDN Admin)'s blog post Prison Nonviolence Project
"JV is my 2nd supe at SQ and GRIP is the program I've been interning in! I am so proud of all these guys, and so honored to be interning with JV. (PS I am in the vid  too!) Robin Guillen, the Native American man featured in the vid, is one…"
May 18
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Walking Through the Yard

One day at San Quentin State Prison, I was walking down the paved ramp towards the yard to my destination, the education building.  I like walking down this leisurely quiet route verses the stairway, which seems so abrupt and crowded. I admire the greenery on the side of the pavement; the agapanthus in various states of…See More
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susan shannon commented on Gary Schapiro's blog post A Study in Contrasts
"Hey Gary! This sounds so much like what goes on in our Friday Meditation group too! Positive parallel universes exist despite razor wire and oppression! Thanks for posting this, I really got a sense of the energy of your group. Good work!  susan"
Apr 30
susan shannon posted a blog post

Walking Through the Yard

One day at San Quentin State Prison, I was walking down the paved ramp towards the yard to my destination, the education building.  I like walking down this leisurely quiet route verses the stairway, which seems so abrupt and crowded. I admire the greenery on the side of the pavement; the agapanthus in various states of…See More
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Men My Own Age

All my adult life I have wondered why I rarely meet men my own age. Once I left high school, the mystery deepened. The men I met were either older than I or younger. I remember my first day of working for the Post Office in 1986. I was twenty-nine. There was myself and another new hire, a man who remarkably was the same age as myself. I scrutinized his face, his hair, his skin. So this is what it looks like, I thought. How unusual. Over the 13 years I worked there, I often noticed him. My…See More
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"Hey All, My friend and fellow Interfaith ordinand Mary Anne Gard sent this to me-she is a Hospice Chaplain and has a unique perspective on "our generation." With her permission I am posting her insightful comments. Great Susan,So many who…"
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"This is so powerful, Susan!  Bravo for being a true voice of your generation."
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susan shannon posted a blog post

Men My Own Age

All my adult life I have wondered why I rarely meet men my own age. Once I left high school, the mystery deepened. The men I met were either older than I or younger. I remember my first day of working for the Post Office in 1986. I was twenty-nine. There was myself and another new hire, a man who remarkably was the same age as myself. I scrutinized his face, his hair, his skin. So this is what it looks like, I thought. How unusual. Over the 13 years I worked there, I often noticed him. My…See More
Apr 3
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How you are involved in Prison Dharma
Volunteer, Chaplain, Teacher
My Prison Dharma Group or Organization
I am a chaplain intern at San Quentin, where I facilitate/co-facilitate several groups. I am affiliated with Insight Prison Project and Insight Out, but not affiliated with any particular PDG.
Tell us about yourself & your interest in prison dharma: (answer required) .
I am a student/practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism for 40 years and a founding board member of the Nechung Buddhist Center of the Bay Area. Prison work has always appealed to me but I only just started over one year ago as part of the M. Div. program I was completing. I am an ordained interfaith minister and chaplain as well, and am finding that the work I'm doing in San Quentin is the most satisfying Dharma work I've pretty much ever done. I feel that I am on the planet to take part in transformation-a good Buddhist path-the amazing programs at SQ are aimed at just this-a deep blend of Restorative Justice, Emotional Literacy and guerrilla dharma.

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Walking Through the Yard

Posted on April 27, 2013 at 1:30pm 0 Comments

One day at San Quentin State Prison, I was walking down the paved ramp towards the yard to my destination, the education building.  I like walking down this leisurely quiet route verses the stairway, which seems so abrupt and crowded. I admire the greenery on the side of…

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Men My Own Age

Posted on April 3, 2013 at 11:01am 2 Comments

All my adult life I have wondered why I rarely meet men my own age. Once I left high school, the mystery deepened. The men I met were either older than I or younger. I remember my first day of working for the Post Office in 1986. I was twenty-nine. There was myself and another new hire, a man who remarkably was the same age as myself. I scrutinized his face, his hair, his skin. So this is what it looks like, I thought. How unusual. Over the 13 years I…

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An Evening of Devotional Music of the Heart at San Quentin State Prison, dedicated to Bo Lozoff

Posted on February 26, 2013 at 11:46am 2 Comments

 

I have been chompin’ at the bit to tell you all about an event that happened at San Quentin last night. I've been restraining myself because as you all know, lockdowns, fog-lines and other prison-related obstacles can easily, randomly and suddenly thwart even the best-laid plans!

 

Sunday night marked the first of hopefully ongoing Devotional Music Nights at San Quentin State Prison. I am so lucky that my…

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The Animal Chaplains of San Quentin

Posted on January 23, 2013 at 12:30pm 0 Comments

  

Susan Shannon

San Quentin Reflections

September 2012

 

The Animal Chaplains of San Quentin

 

The day my supervisor asked me to help coordinate a program in San Quentin which included bringing animals into the prison was a happy day indeed. Animal chaplaincy has been a way of life and focus for me my entire life. Starting a program in San Quentin is not…

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At 2:28pm on March 8, 2013, Christine Okon said…

Hi Susan, What a pleasure to meet you and hear a bit about your work. I truly admire your lifelong commitment. 

I saw an article today that reminded me somewhat of your intent: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/soldiers-of-peace.html

There are so many opportunities for healing!

Can you tell me more about your animal ministry please?

thank you, and blessings..

christine

At 3:05pm on March 7, 2013, Christine Okon said…

hello Susan, I would like to learn more about your work and mission. You are in the SF Bay Area? 

At 2:39pm on March 4, 2013, Christine Okon said…

Hi Susan,

Thank you so much for your reply. I was captivated by your story "Animal chaplains." I'd like to learn more about the possibility of having prisoners meet rescued king pigeons (they can't really fly and are usually used for squab..) These birds are living symbols of serenity and mindfulness, and we have brought them into assisted living centers, addiction rehab venues,  schools etc.  

This link has pics that say a lot: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/100985560542384575252/albums/5776213196766035793

Thank you, Susan..I hope to hear from you and perhaps help you.

christine

At 12:31pm on January 7, 2013, Naji Ali said…

Thank you Susan, I am quite excited about attending tonite! It will be my first time and I am very eager to meet new folks who are walking along the path. I also support a young Tibetan monk in India, who I consider my son. Looking forward to hearing more about your work not only here on PDN but in other facets as well.

At 9:55am on October 22, 2012, Carter (PDN Admin) said…

Welcome Susan!

We're glad you found us. This is a wonderful online community, we hope it serves you.  We would love to hear more about your work at San Quentin!

We're looking forward to seeing your posted pictures, video's, blogs, discussion, topics, etc. Please let us know if you have any questions about the site or check out the "help" section at the top of the page.

Please post a profile picture of yourself on the site.  Profile pictures support our Prison Dharma Network's community feeling.

Thanks and welcome aboard!

Warmly,

Carter ~ PDN Staff

 
 
 

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