Transforming
fierce fire into serene lotus
IBS Prison Program in San Diego
California USA
Interview
with Ven. Xian Zhong
15 Questions to Ven. Xian Zhong by
disciple Lih Hwa
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Q2.Venerable, how did you become
involved in the prison visitation program?
Ans:- I came to the US at the end of
2007. By January of 2008, I joined
the group and begin visitation to Calipatria State Prison which is about 3
hours away from San Diego. Later it expanded to the second prison, Pleasant
Valley State Prison which is approximately 5 1/2 hours away. In 2009, we increased our program to
include Chuckawalla Valley State Prison, roughly 4 hours away, which is in the
southern part of California, near the border of Arizona. Later, we added Centinela State Prison.
This prison is the shortest distance from us; 2 hours away. Currently, our prison visitation
program includes these 4 prisons.
“All auspicious conditions of wisdom
and merit originate from generosity.”
