The Dhamma Brothers
is a documentary (2007) about using meditation in a prison, specifically they use Vipassana intensive techniques. This takes places in an high security facility in Alabama.
And the impact/outcome of the experiment was powerful and such a cool experience to watch. It is moving to see what sitting in meditation can do for someone. Powerful stuff.
Just sitting in silence. Seems simple in concept yet it is complex in execution. The "internal" is not something we are taught to do. It is a REAL shame, one I feel is a very huge loss for modern western culture. Its all about external, external, material drive for us...education, car, house, clothes, etc. But through internal work we learn to understand ourself first, our true nature, our emotions. And this will make for a more purposeful and full filling life. Peace of mind results in happiness more often.
When you meditate it is just you, you have nothing you can hide with (emotions, fear, angry, etc) but a serious face-to-face experience.
And within that silence you will learn about yourself and the life you were given to learn within; a space to grow up, learn, endure, excel and be the best you can be.
To see these major criminals explore this and change is a strong argument that this should be part of our standard life curriculum.
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