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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Q3. Venerable, you have started with
one prison visitation to four, how is it that they know you have the program in
place?
Ans:-
Inmates can be transferred to the various prisons within California. There was one inmate at the Calipatria
State Prison, a dedicated student, who felt enriched by the program. When he was transferred to Pleasant
Valley State Prison, he formed a Buddhist group and shared what he has learned,
subsequently, requesting our support to be extended
there. This is how we have
expanded to four locations.
“Compassion has no obstacles;
Wisdom is free from
doubts.”
