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The Buddha in Jail : Restoring Lives, Finding Hope and Freedom.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Lu, Cuong, 1968-
Contributor:
Halifax, Roshi Joan.
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.
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ISBN:
9781949017144
1949017141
OCLC:
1082205024

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