The Buddha in Jail: Restoring Lives, Finding Hope and Freedom
Cuong Lu, "The Buddha in Jail: Restoring Lives, Finding Hope and Freedom"
English | ISBN: 1949017133 | 2019 | 144 pages | EPUB | 322 KB
English | ISBN: 1949017133 | 2019 | 144 pages | EPUB | 322 KB
A Buddhist teacher shares insights into the prisoner’s mindset, something with implications for us all, whether or not we are in a conventional jail
As a prison chaplain, Cuong Lu discovered that when the men inside allowed themselves to feel their pain―including remorse for committing crimes―knowing and feeling the truth became a source of strength for them.
This is a book of fifty-two vignettes―stories and teachings about Lu’s six years as a prison chaplain. He found that when the inmates felt listened to, understood and not judged, it transformed their sense of who they are, and as a result changed their attitudes and their behavior.
Cuong Lu opens our eyes beyond prejudice to see others―and ourselves―in a larger perspective. When we look at prisoners without judgment, we connect with those we might never know, and with our own basic goodness. The message of
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