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The Buddha in Jail : Restoring Lives, Finding Hope and Freedom.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Lu, Cuong, 1968-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Prisoners--Religious life.
- Prisoners.
- Spiritual life--Buddhism.
- Spiritual life.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (78 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Other Title:
- Buddha in Jail
- Place of Publication:
- La Vergne : OR Books, 2019.
- Summary:
- This book by Cuong Lu, a Buddhist teacher and former monk, explores the transformative power of the Dharma (Buddhist teachings) within the context of prison life. Drawing from his six years of experience as a prison chaplain, Lu shares profound insights on the nature of freedom, suffering, and awakening. He recounts how the Dharma helped prisoners find inner peace and happiness despite their incarceration, illustrating the universal potential for enlightenment. Through meditation and Buddhist philosophy, Lu teaches individuals to confront their suffering, embrace mindfulness, and unlock their true nature. The book is intended for readers interested in Buddhism, spiritual growth, and the human capacity for resilience and change. It serves as a guide to understanding how Buddhist principles can bring about personal transformation in even the darkest circumstances. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
- Chapter 10
- Chapter 11
- Chapter 12
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 14
- Chapter 15
- Chapter 16
- Chapter 17
- Chapter 18
- Chapter 19
- Chapter 20
- Chapter 21
- Chapter 22
- Chapter 23
- Chapter 24
- Chapter 25
- Chapter 26
- Chapter 27
- Chapter 28
- Chapter 29
- Chapter 30
- Chapter 31
- Chapter 32
- Chapter 33
- Chapter 34
- Chapter 35
- Chapter 36
- Chapter 37
- Chapter 38
- Chapter 39
- Chapter 40
- Chapter 41
- Chapter 42
- Chapter 43
- Chapter 44
- Chapter 45
- Chapter 46
- Chapter 47
- Chapter 48
- Chapter 49
- Chapter 50
- Chapter 51
- Chapter 52
- About the Author.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9781949017144
- 1949017141
- OCLC:
- 1082205024
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