Mindfulness Peace Project

Ratna Peace Initiative | Veterans Peace of Mind | Solitary Confinement

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  • B (slide – four men sharing)
  • C slide vpom walking
  • D (slide – prison men reading)
  • E (slide – soldiers and child)
  • F slide vpom fv horse
  • G slide – solitary writing

Compassion is nonjudgmental. Regardless of anyone’s worldview or politics, people who are suffering deserve to be helped by the fact of our shared humanity. The practices of Mindfulness and Meditation, if wisely taught, inspire people and then give them the tools to relate to and reduce their suffering.

The Mindfulness Peace Project

The Mindfulness Peace Project (MPP) offers several programs integrating mindfulness and meditation to people in very difficult situations.  Its mission is to cultivate the fundamental sanity and dignity in individuals. This commitment manifests as an appreciation of the richness of every situation, even those that seem confused. Read More …

Prisoners: Ratna Peace Initiative

Ratna Peace Initiative (RPI) teaches meditation and Buddhism to incarcerated men and women nationwide through the mail, internet, or onsite visits. We offer personal guidance in developing a spiritual path. Read More …

Veterans: Veterans Peace of Mind / Fearless Victory

Veterans Peace of Mind (VPoM) provides a study program to incarcerated veterans throughout the United States, designed to cultivate mindfulness practice and support healing. Our Fearless Victory (FV) program integrated mindfulness and equine-assisted therapy to work with veterans suffering military traumas. Read More …

Solitary Confinement

We developed our Solitary Confinement (SC) program in order to make meditation available in a secular context to inmates of any religion or no religion seeking to cope with their minds in extreme isolation. Read More …

 

How does mindfulness deal with aggressive chaotic thoughts? The simple practice of grounding oneself in the present moment using mindfulness techniques allows one to develop steadiness instead of reactivity, and to release the struggle with conflicted thoughts and feelings.

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Boulder Shambhala Center
1345 Spruce St.
Boulder, CO 80302

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303-443-0444 [email protected] Mindfulness Peace Project Boulder Shambhala Center 1345 Spruce St. Boulder, CO 80302

Photo Credits

Many thanks to Tony Johnson, professional photographer, and the other photographers including Gary Allen, who have contributed great images to this website.