Ron cavanaugh, director of treatment for the alabama department of corrections vipassana is a structured program designed to enhance coping skills and encourage responsible living through the use of meditation techniques which have the potential to produce the ultimate benefits of compassion and equanimity. Dhamma brother omar rahman 19532009 discusses his life in prison and the impact of the vipassana program. The dhamma brothers tells a dramatic tale of human potential and transformation as it closely follows and documents the stories of the prison inmates who enter into this arduous and intensive program. Andrew kukura, jenny phillips, anne marie stein year. The description of dhammadownload dhamma download app will visit to our. An overcrowded, violent maximumsecurity prison, the end of the line in alabama s prison system, is dramatically changed by the influence of an ancient meditation program.
In 2008 phillips released letters from the dhamma brothers. The dhamma brothers collectors edition dvd beyond the wall. Grady bankhead, jonathan crowley, jenny phillips, anne marie stein, andrew kukura. Letters from the dhamma brothers, an accompanying book of the letters the inmates sent to ms. The dhamma brothersa film to inspire your meditation practice. The dhamma brothers 2008 in 2002, psychotherapist jenny phillips begins intensive meditation retreats for inmates at a maximumsecurity prison in rural alabama.
You will also receive an email with the direct link to your download. Sep 01, 2008 none of the dhamma brothers have actually read the book or the letters that they sent that were published. Apr 11, 2008 directed by andrew kukura, jenny phillips, anne marie stein. Plus, former inmate charles ice shares how meditation has given him a. Mar 19, 2008 the dhamma brothers tells a dramatic tale of human potential and transformation as it closely follows and documents the stories of the prison inmates at donaldson correction facility who enter. The dhamma brothers is one of the most sensitive expressions of hope, capacity for change, and potential vehicles for institutional health that i have seen in my career in criminal justice. Any english teachings have been interpreted by a volunteer translator simultaneously as he is teaching at wat suansantidham or other places. This film, which dismantles stereotypes about men behind prison bars, gives you hope for the human race in the words of sister helen prejean dead man walking. If 100 more people like dhamma brothers in here would make a difference. The ebook is filled with dazzling photos as well as interactive video and audio features. None of the dhamma brothers have actually read the book or the letters that they sent that were published.
Despite the difficulty in obtaining permission to film inside a prison, the alabama. Behind high security towers and a double row of barbed wire and electrical fence live over 1,500 prisoners, many of whom will never again know life in. Watch the dhamma brothers online vimeo on demand on vimeo. Listen to an interview with jenny phillips about the dhamma brothers and beyond the wall. The dhamma brothers is a documentary film directed by jenny philips. In this update, find out how many prisoners have taken the vipassana program since the filming. Ob last week someone was killed, week before that so many stabbings. This facility is a maximum security prison, where most of its inmates are serving life sentences. This wretch the wolf already tears a pregnant silence about. Inmates serving long sentences in one of the countrys toughest state prisons experience the liberating effects of the vipassana meditation program. The dhamma brothers curriculum guide journeys in film. The dhamma brothers posted on november 2, 2012 march 10, 2020 by dharma documentaries documentary film about the introduction of the goenka vipassana system into the american prison service. The dhamma brothers 2008 stream and watch online moviefone. Listen to the dhamma brothers speak about their lives in prison and the fresh, new perspectives that they have gained from vipassana.
The difference is mainly because the buddhas teachings have been translated from two major languages, sanskrit and pali. April 11, 2008 the dhamma brothers offers a constructive alternative to the hopelessness of human warehousing. The dhamma brothers tells a dramatic tale of human potential and transformation as it closely follows and documents the stories of the prison inmates at donaldson correction facility who enter. Using apkpure app to upgrade dhammadownload, fast, free and save your internet data. The documentary film, the dhamma brothers, tells a dramatic tale of human potential and courage as it closely follows a group of prisoners in an endof the l. The dhamma brothers discussion guide influence film club. This documentary is about a prison in alabama and how they implemented eastern meditation practices. Hopeful this course is a good sign, we still dont know. The dhamma brothers is a documentary film released in 2007 about a prison meditation program at donaldson correctional. Donaldson correctional facility to teach prisoners an ancient meditation technique called vipassana. Listen to dhamma talks or download the mp3 files to your computer from the album below, or subscribe to podcast through your favourite podcast app. The 3rd sunday dhamma talk, why the appearance of a buddha is so rare, on radio thailand fm88 and fm108 by phra rajyanvisith and phra bart from wat luang phor sodh dhammakayaram.
This prison held the first vipassana retreat for inmates. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks. The dhamma brothers cast and crew cast photos and info. It will challenge assumptions about the very nature of prisons as places of punishment rather than rehabilitation. Directed by andrew kukura, jenny phillips, anne marie stein. The dhamma brothers dhamma books vipassana meditation. The dhamma brothers is a documentary film released in 2007 about a prison meditation program at donaldson correctional facility near bessemer, alabama. It is an eastern religious practice that involves silent meditation over 10 days. While the book talks about the transformative and redemptive power of vipassana meditation within a prison, the reality is that the men who shared their life stories and personal letters have not been trusted with access to the book. Phillips and the vipassana teachers, is scheduled for publication in early 2008 by pariyatti press.
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The dhamma brothers tells a dramatic story of human potential and transformation as it closely follows and documents the stories of a group of prisoners as they enter into this arduous program. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Nov 02, 2012 the dhamma brothers posted on november 2, 2012 march 10, 2020 by dharma documentaries documentary film about the introduction of the goenka vipassana system into the american prison service. For home use only a film by jenny phillips, anne marie stein and andrew kukura behind the high security towers and double row of. The dhamma brothers discuss their lives, their brotherhood, and the impact of vipassana six months after the first program in 2002. It houses the men serving life for violent crimes such as murder. Plus, former inmate charles ice shares how meditation has given him a sense of.
Jul 01, 2011 the dhamma brothers a film to inspire your meditation practice 20110116 by steven goodheart 3 comments last night my wife and i watched on of the most moving documentaries we have seen in a long time. The dhamma brothers tells a dramatic tale of human potential and transformation as it closely follows and documents the stories of the prison inmates at donaldson correctional facility as they enter into this arduous and intensive program. Download the free curriculum letters from the dhamma brothers ebook now available in apples ibookstore. The dhamma brothers is a documentary movie about an alabama prison. With grady bankhead, ron cavanaugh, jonathan crowley, edward johnson. This thoughtful if rough hewn doc about death row inmates who discover buddhism inspires hope that all of us are worthy of redemption. The dhamma brothers is not just the story of a prison program, but also the human ability to accept responsibility for the most terrible of offenses. An overcrowded maximumsecurity prisonthe end of the line in alabamas correctional systemis dramatically changed by the influence of an ancient meditation program. Sep, 2007 letters from the dhamma brothers, an accompanying book of the letters the inmates sent to ms. An overcrowded maximumsecurity prison the end of the line in alabamas correctional systemis dramatically changed by the influence of an ancient meditation program. The dhamma brothers if these program results can be replicated, the human, social and economic costs of incarceration could be dramatically mitigated for all of us. The donaldson correctional facility is a maximum security prison.
Edward misses his dhamma brothers and remains in prison. This film shows the prisoners experience of vipassana meditation at donaldson correctional facility, which is located in alabama state. This is the first fulllength feature from this directorial team. The dhamma brothers is a film that chronicles what happens when two buddhist teachers enter alabamas tough william e. The dhamma brothers tells a dramatic tale of human potential and transformation as it closely follows and documents the stories of the prison inmates at. Inmates serving long sentences in one of the countrys toughest state prisons experience the liberating effects of the vipassana. Jenny phillips film prison meditation alabama the new.