Yangthang RinpocheBecause of the Dharma, my mind was more free in prison than worldly people experience in the best of circumstances.
About This Quote
Dharma is the path to enlightenment and is used in this quote to refer to the Buddhist teachings. When you’re in prison, you might think that all you have is your mind and your body. But when you’re in prison, your mind is more free than people experience in the best of circumstances. You don’t worry about food or shelter, but rather how to preserve and protect your mind and thoughts (dharma). Because of this focus on your mind, you find that the prison becomes a place where you can practice and grow.
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