Buddhism Course 101: Introduction to Buddhism (Correspondence course for inmates in Canadian prisons)

The student will study the book “The Inner Path: An introduction to Buddhist practice for those in prison” written by Acharya Samaneti for all incarcerated people, pre-trial detainees, conditionally released people, and those in all situations between these stages. Acharya Samaneti is a prison spiritual care worker, philosopher, lover of the written word and seeker of truth. (4 in x 7 in, 120 pages)

How inmates can enrol in this correspondence course:
~ Buddhism In Prisons Canada will donate and ship the books to the Chaplains/Spiritual Care Workers in the prisons.
~ An enrolment form, a study guide & an envelope for each book.
~ A Certificate of Completion will be issued to students who completed the course.

Prison Chaplains/Spiritual Care Workers can request the Books and Course Materials by downloading the Request Form and send it back to us at [email protected]

Contents of the book are as follows
Introduction
The Four Noble Truths
The Eightfold Path
Dukkha
Karma
Do Buddhists believe in a god?
The Three Marks of Existence
The Three Jewels
Taking Refuge
The Five Precepts
Metta
The Aggregates
The Wave
The Five Obstacles
How to Meditate (Beginner)
How to Build an Altar in Your Cell
Buddhist Diet
Sit in the Fire
Empty Boat
Slow Down
The Opinions of Others
Angulimala
The Power of Practic
Homage to our Ancestors
How to Meditate (More Experienced)
The Practice of Metta
Walking Meditation
Buddhist Festivals
Further Reading
Suttas and Prayers