The Buddha in Jail: Restoring Lives, Finding Hope and Freedom Lu Cuong
A Buddhist teacher shares insights into the prisoner's mindset, something with implications for us all, whether or not we are in a conventional jailAs a prison chaplain, Cuong Lu discovered that when…
Specifikacia The Buddha in Jail: Restoring Lives, Finding Hope and Freedom Lu Cuong
A Buddhist teacher shares insights into the prisoner's mindset, something with implications for us all, whether or not we are in a conventional jailAs 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