BPM Course Books

Presenting Buddhist Teachings as a way of life.

  • Written specifically for the incarcerated

  • Interfaith Approach: applicable to people of any tradition

  • Promoting personal insight and immersion into the practices and teachings through unique Integration Questions; which have an opportunity to receive a personal response.

The following BPM-created materials are offered both via Edovo Tablets and printed/mailed, soft-bound, black and white copies.

Thanks to our generous supporters,‍ ‍ BPM offers these materials free of charge to our incarcerated brothers and sisters. Every packet of homework (responses to integration questions) received by BPM, is responded to with a personal, in-depth reply from one of BPM’s volunteers, all seasoned Buddhist practitioners from various traditions. Are you a prison chaplain, volunteer, or family member of an incarcerated person, and are interested in obtaining one of our books? Contact Us.

  • Workbook One

    Introduction to Buddhism

    A Twelve Lesson Course

    Tools, Skills and Practices from the Buddhist Tradition

    The first in a series written specifically for the incarcerated population. It is a presentation of the core elements of non-sectarian Buddhism, teachings common to all schools and sects of the Dharma.

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  • The Divine Feminine

    Embodying Sacred Qualities

    This course introduces five sacred feminine manifestations from different traditions. Through reading their stories, coming to understand their gifts/ blessings and connecting with their divine qualities, it is possible, over time, to begin to get in touch with one's own inner divinity as well as experience more peace, harmony and inner stability in one's life.

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  • Prayers & Practices

    Part One: Entering the Path

    Part I introduces foundational principles to support a beginning, or deepening, spiritual practice from the Buddhist tradition. Each section is written specifically for the incarcerated population and includes integration questions to allow for deep immersion into the practices.

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  • Prayers & Practices

    Part Two: Walking the Talk

    Part II builds on the foundational practices of Part I: Entering the Path. In this Course Book learn how to integrate and live core Buddhist teachings in daily life; and transform ordinary experiences, into extraordinary opportunities for spiritual awakening.

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  • Prayers + Practices

    Part Three: Meditation Practices

    Integrating all the practices, this final series offers a wonderful compilation of meditations from various Buddhist traditions.

    An inspirational source to help deepen and expand spiritual practice through ordinary daily activities.

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  • Reactivity from the Buddhist Perspective

    A Multi-Part Video Course

    (Edovo Only)

    Incarcerated individuals can understand the root causes of their reactive behavior through the lens of Buddhist teachings. Through guided meditation, mindfulness practices, and emotional regulation techniques, participants learn to recognize and respond to their impulses with clarity and compassion. By cultivating self-awareness and empathy, students develop the skills to defuse conflicts and resolve disputes peacefully, reducing incidents of violence.