Buddhist Practice Behind Bars

Posted by Reflections on Buddhism | Jun 20, 2021 | Reflections on Buddhism | 0

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Ven. Tenzin has been teaching Buddhist meditation and philosophy in prisons for over 15 years. In this episode, Ven. Tenzin talks about how she got involved in this work and some of the unique opportunities and challenges of teaching in prison. The second part of this episode is a conversation that Ven. Tenzin had with one of her formerly-incarcerated Buddhist students, Bobby Bunderson, about his experience as a Buddhist practitioner in prison. Join us for a frank conversation about what it’s like to be a Buddhist student and practitioner on the inside.

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Reflections on Buddhism

Reflections on Buddhism is a monthly show featuring Venerable Tenzin Chogkyi (she/her/hers), a Buddhist monastic, activist and teacher of both Buddhist and secular programs. The show bridges the worlds of Buddhist thought, current events, and the latest research in the field of positive psychology.