Buddhism Behind Bars

In this episode, we sit down with Gen Tekchen, a Buddhist monk who was invited to teach meditation to prisoners in Canada. He shares his remarkable journey of teaching controlling…

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In this episode, we sit down with Gen Tekchen, a Buddhist monk who was invited to teach meditation to prisoners in Canada. He shares his remarkable journey of teaching controlling the mind behind bars, revealing how the inmates’ surprising resilience and unwavering determination to master their minds in such a tough environment inspired him. Tune in as Gen Tekchen reflects on the profound lessons he learned from the very people society often overlooks.