"The Dhamma Brothers": The Transformative Power of Buddhist Meditation in a U.S. Prison

"The Dhamma Brothers," a documentary written and directed by Jenny Phillips, Andrew Kukura and Anne Marie Stein. 76 minutes. Not rated, suitable for teens and up. Grand Illusion.

The question of how convicted criminals should spend their time while incarcerated is one of those evergreen issues on talk radio or in the stump speeches of get-tough politicians. Prison is punishment, some people argue, and therefore prisoners shouldn't expect to feel hopeful about their situation. (More)

Source: The Seattle Times