Giulietta Spudich writes from Triratna publishers Windhorse Publications with news of their work with prisons.
On request, our Publishing Controller, Michelle, sends free Windhorse Publications books and written replies to prisoners. The gratitude with which they receive them is touching. These books and letters enhance their lives, and in a place where there is a lot of time for reflection, they can find greater self awareness and understanding through the Dharma.
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it was very good to read your piece on Dharma books for Prisons, which I was also able to read to Bhante.
I have personally replied over the years to several prisoners while I was living at Padmaloka but also more recently here at Adhisthana. I wonder how set up you are to receive more requests? I am sure myself and others at centres across the world are happy enough to respond individually (I’ve found it one of those truly satisfying Dharma moments in life), though certainly I’ve found myself scrabbling around for a book that might be suitable as a starting point etc, might you be open to ‘referrals’ as it were?
So heartwarming to hear the effects it’s having…quite wonderful!