Prisoners of Our Own Device: Understanding and Alleviating Suffering

The Death Dhamma Podcast

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Recalling her experiences visiting a California state prison alongside regular guest Venerable De Hong, Margaret Meloni uncovers the raw and profound manifestations of suffering within the correctional environment. Through the stories shared by incarcerated individuals, she highlights the common threads of abuse, abandonment, and addiction that contribute to their circumstances—a powerful reminder of the multifaceted nature of suffering.

We are reminded:

The purpose of the podcast is to emphasize how understanding individual and collective suffering can guide us through our own struggles and promote healing.
There is a complex interplay between personal responsibility and societal factors, illustrating how many prisoners grapple with their past while seeking to create positive change.
Mindfulness meditation practices, integrated with Buddhist teachings, serve as a transformative tool.
How foundational Buddhist concepts, such as the Four Noble Truths, help us to recognize our capacity for compassion and healing.

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