Summary of Life after Death: Buddhist Sangha on Death Row with Tibetan Buddhist Chaplain Susan Shannon

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In this video, the Buddhist Sangha on death row discusses their experiences with death and dying. The members share their thoughts on what it was like to be in prison and to have to face death daily. They offer advice on how to deal with death and dying, emphasizing the importance of having two porous boundaries- one with the person who is attacking you and one with your own self-care- in order to allow the other person's love and light to enter into the situation.

00:00:00 This video introduces Buddhist chaplain Susan Shannon, who has worked with inmates for over 20 years. She discusses spirituality and chaplaincy in prisons. The video then demonstrates a meditation exercise that helps inmates connect with their mother Earth.
00:05:00 This video features Buddhist monks and nuns who are on death row discussing their thoughts on death. The monks and nuns explain that they believe in reincarnation, and that they are grateful for the opportunity to practice their religion and serve others in life. They also mention that they are spiritually aligned with mother earth and her energy. The monks and nuns suggest using the intersecting triangle metaphor to help focus on serving others and to stay spiritually connected.
00:10:00 The Buddhist sangha on death row discusses how they found the dharma in this life, with one member recalling how a dentist introduced her to images of buddhism when she was very young. They discuss how the word "dharma" resonated with her and how it led her to pursue Buddhism.
00:15:00 This video features Buddhist Sangha members on death row discussing their experiences with death and the Buddhist afterlife. The members discuss how they became interested in Buddhism and how their experiences with death and the after life have shaped their spiritual path. One member tells of how she fell to the ground and sat for hours during the dalai lama's Seattle appearance in 1979, and how she later took refuge with him. The video concludes with the members discussing their experience of seeing the dalai lama multiple times and how it has helped them to moderate the out-of-body experience.
00:20:00 This video discusses the life of a Buddhist monk on death row, who tells of their experience of when they reawakened to something. They describe this as being verklempt, having tears, chills, and rushes. They say that the mind is powerful, and that presence and intention have a great impact on others. They talk about how this is important to think about for people who are in any kind of helping tradition, and how being present in a group can help people to heal. Chaplaincy is a tool that prison workers can use to check themselves and be mindful of their intention before they go in, and to serve others in a non-judgmental way.
00:25:00 This video features Buddhist monks discussing death and the afterlife. The monks discuss how seeing life as temporary has led them to work with incarcerated populations. They explain that they had been working with youth in restorative justice for a long time, and this made it comfortable for them to go into a prison. After their first visit, they felt the same way as when they met their llama, a holy being, on a monastery in Nepal.
00:30:00 The Buddhist sangha on death row with Tibetan Buddhist chaplain Susan Shannon discusses how they've found support and comfort in each other's company, as well as in the practice of Tibetan Buddhist meditation. The group also discusses how their relationship with Chug Dutuco has helped them in their Buddhist practice.
00:35:00 The Buddhist sangha on death row interviewed by David discusses the commonalities among different schools of Buddhism, focusing on what is most important for inmates' own inner transformation. The group assembled a 20-21 or 22-page outline which included teachings from all schools of Buddhism to help inmates focus on cultivating a warm heart and expanding their compassion.
00:40:00 This Buddhist sangha on death row helps inmates to reflect on their life and death, and to connect with others. They also focus on spiritual practices such as tong len or equanimity meditation.
00:45:00 The Buddhist Sangha on Death Row with Tibetan Buddhist Chaplain Susan Shannon discusses how meditation and Tantric practice can help prisoners transform their negative karma. After the talk, the chaplain offers advice for volunteers working with prisoners.
00:50:00 This video features Buddhist Sangha members who have interacted with prisoners on death row. The members share their experiences of working with those who have experienced violence and trauma in their lives. The members emphasize the importance of boundaries in order to maintain self-care and compassion.
00:55:00 In this YouTube video, Buddhist Sangha members on death row discuss their experiences with death and dying. The members share their thoughts on what it was like to be in prison and to have to face death daily. They also offer advice on how to deal with death and dying. The Buddhist Sangha members discuss how they use prayer and visualization to help them deal with death and dying. They emphasize the importance of having two porous boundaries- one with the person who is attacking you and one with your own self-care- in order to allow the other person's love and light to enter into the situation. They also encourage viewers to create their own version of death and dying, based on their own needs and desires.

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The Buddhist Sangha on Death Row discusses their views on death and how the practice of Buddhism has helped them deal with the death of loved ones. They express gratitude to all beings for the opportunity to share their thoughts and send positive energy out into the world.

01:00:00 Susan Shannon, a Tibetan Buddhist chaplain, discusses how her practice of the Buddhist religion has helped her deal with the death of her son, who was in prison. She discusses how the Buddhist practice of the goddess Tara has helped her connect with the divine feminine. She shares a story of how her son's tragic death initiated her into the practice of red Tara.
01:05:00 In this YouTube video, Buddhist Sangha members on death row discuss their experiences and qualities of the divine feminine. The participants discuss how the divine feminine is nurturing, caring, and warm, and how it accepts and non-judgmentally surrounds all. One participant notes that the divine feminine is available to be experienced in life, as well as in death. The group also discusses how those who are called to do prison work should dedicate themselves to the work, and that most people should not do this type of work.
01:10:00 The Buddhist Sangha on death row discusses how traumatic events can be hidden and how ongoing prison volunteers should be in touch with themselves to identify hidden trauma. If you feel fear, assess if it is related to a trigger or conditioning. If you notice judgments or protectiveness, it might be a sign that you should not volunteer in prison.
01:15:00 The Buddhist Sangha on Death Row discusses the importance of working with kids and the benefits of doing so. The Sangha also discusses the symbolism behind the Medicine Buddha and its importance in presenting dharma to inmates.
01:20:00 This video discusses the Buddhist sangha, or community of monks, on death row in the United States. Buddhist chaplain Susan Shannon discusses the dedication she offers to the community and the impact that prison yoga classes have had on the prisoners. James Fox, a prison worker who has led yoga classes for the inmates, is also discussed. Shannon praises Fox as an unsung hero and shares her own connection to him. Fox shares his own story of dedication and sacrifice, and how yoga has helped him process his traumatic experiences.
01:25:00 This video features Buddhist Sangha members on death row with Tibetan Buddhist Chaplain Susan Shannon. The group discusses their experiences with death and how to live positively after death. They express gratitude for each other and for the opportunities to connect and share their feelings during the webinars. They imagine all the people who have contributed to their lives, and send their love and positive energy out into the world.
01:30:00 This video features Buddhist Sangha members on death row with Tibetan Buddhist Chaplain Susan Shannon. The Buddhist Sangha members talk about the importance of healing, love, and patience. They also send positive energy to all beings on Earth.
01:35:00 This video features a Buddhist sangha on death row with a Tibetan Buddhist chaplain. They discuss their thoughts on death and how they view the Buddhist sangha on death row. They express gratitude to all beings for the opportunity to share their thoughts.