Thinking and Writing while in Jail or Prison: Exploring Buddhist Wisdom

By C. Mahoney

Do you want to help someone in jail or prison, your brother or uncle, father or friend? Send them this book to help them focus their mind on positive thoughts as they explore Buddhist wisdom. They will listen to the ancient writings of Siddhartha Gautama and heed the modern words of the Dalai Lama and Thich Nhat Hanh. They will connect virtuous deeds with wisdom, explain the important things in life, explore the ability to withstand pain or discomfort, think about what it means to be fully awake, wonder about words and their importance, understand the necessity of silence, connect cause and effect, reflect on compassion and kindness, contemplate the lies we tell ourselves, learn to focus on the moment, and wonder at the beauty of flowers, trees, beetles, wasps, toads, snakes, butterflies, dragonflies, millipedes, centipedes, spiders, ants, and more. Over 100 thinking and writing prompts to help an inmate see things from a new perspective. Give the person you love something to think about while they are locked up. Help them escape the bars and locks, the concrete and metal, the chaos and rules of jail or prison. Show them that you love them. Order this book and send it to them so that they can become a better person, a happier person, or more complete person."If you can cultivate the right attitude, your enemies are your best spiritual teachers, because their presence provides you with the opportunity to enhance and develop, tolerance, patience and understanding.""An eye for an eye...and we are all blind.""A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering.""When you realize you've made a mistake, take the necessary steps to correct it.""If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.""Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.""Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1541017919
• ISBN13: 9781541017917
• Release Date: December 2016
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 123 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.3" x 8.5"