Freeing the Human Spirit
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THESE MATERIALS SUPPORT OUR TEACHING PROGRAM OF MEDITATION
AND YOGA FOR INMATES IN CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES IN CANADA.
THESE MATERIALS SUPPORT OUR TEACHING PROGRAM OF MEDITATION
AND YOGA FOR INMATES IN CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES IN CANADA.
This two-page supplement to teaching in prisons (a handout for prisoners) describes and illustrates postures for centering the body in meditation and yoga. It details, in simple terms, the Shikantaza meditation method and outlines a progressive eight-week program of meditation. Download pdf
A booklet based on a talk by our founder, Sister Elaine MacInnes, at Regis College in Toronto. Sister Elaine offers a concise history of mysticism as it evolved in various cultures, with an emphasis on the religious experience of freedom associated with the practice of Zen meditation. She draws parallels between Buddhist and Christian mysticism and quotes from the Mumonkan-a collection of Zen koans-as well as Francis of Assisi and Augustine. Download pdf
This two-page brochure highlights the goals, objectives, and mission of Freeing the Human Spirit. It includes a short biography of our founder, Sister Elaine MacInnes, and lists the names of our Board of Directors and Honourary Patrons. Download pdf
Our thirty-page Letter Writer's Manual was originally created for the Prison Pheonix Trust in the United Kingdom. It describes our mission and provides specific, detailed instructions for corresponding with prisoners. This comprehensive Manual includes a list of do's and don't's as well as practical suggestions for managing correspondence. It includes a compendium of issues that can arise, along with proven advice for their successful resolution. Download pdf
This eight-page guide for teachers details the Shikantaza meditation method used in Canadian Correctional Institutions by Freeing the Human Spirit. It illustrates and describes meditative postures and offers a four-step method to help practitioners attain a quiet mind through Shikantaza. The manual warns of pitfalls to avoid and offers simple guidance from Dogen Zenji's Shobogenzo. Download pdf
Becoming Free Through Meditation and Yoga, a 103-page book, is available to teachers and may be offered to prisoners in recognition of dedicated participation in the Freeing the Human Spirit program. An illustrated guide, this detailed book focuses on the solitary practice of meditation and yoga. It covers such diverse topics as Asanas, Pranayama, meditation postures, and breath-awareness practice. Wishing to obtain this manual? Click here >>
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