{"product_id":"buddha-jail-cuong-lu-9781949017137","title":"The Buddha in Jail by Cuong Lu","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-container\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eThe Buddha in Jail: Restoring Lives, Finding Hope and Freedom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #555;\"\u003eby Cuong Lu\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f7f4; border-left: 5px solid #27ae60; padding: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold; color: #27ae60;\"\u003e🧘 MINDFULNESS \u0026amp; CORRECTIONAL REHABILITATION\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003eAn investigative look at the psychology of incarceration and the transformative power of non-judgmental presence in high-stakes environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eThe Buddha in Jail\u003c\/strong\u003e, Buddhist teacher and former prison chaplain Cuong Lu presents fifty-two poignant vignettes drawn from his six years of service in the Dutch prison system. Lu challenges the conventional dichotomy of \"prisoner\" versus \"free person,\" arguing that the mental \"jails\" of prejudice, remorse, and limiting self-beliefs are universal human experiences. By documenting his interactions with inmates, Lu demonstrates that when individuals are truly heard and understood without judgment, they find the strength to confront their pain and reclaim their basic goodness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThe text functions as both a spiritual guide and a psychological study of behavioral change. Lu explores how the acknowledgment of truth—even the painful truth of one's crimes—can serve as the foundation for genuine redemption. His approach moves beyond mere incarceration to address the \"distorted ideas\" that prevent individuals from achieving happiness. This work is essential for anyone interested in the intersection of Eastern philosophy and the Western carceral system, offering a practical framework for restoration that can be applied to both conventional prisons and the internal struggles of daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuong Lu\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Buddhist teacher, scholar, and ordained monk in the Plum Village tradition, having studied directly under Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. With a background in philosophy and years of experience as a prison chaplain, Lu specializes in bringing mindfulness and reconciliation to marginalized populations. He is the founder of the No-Mind Training Center in the Netherlands, where he continues to teach the art of living in freedom and happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCriminal Justice Professionals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chaplains, social workers, and wardens seeking non-punitive methods for inmate behavioral transformation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePsychology \u0026amp; Sociology Students:\u003c\/strong\u003e Academics researching the impact of empathy and non-judgment on self-identity and recidivism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiritual Seekers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individuals looking to apply Zen principles to overcome internal psychological barriers and trauma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \n\n    \u003ch4\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Awards\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eEndorsed by \u003cstrong\u003eRoshi Joan Halifax\u003c\/strong\u003e, who describes the book as an essential dialogue for the soul.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003ePraised for its \"urgent message of redemption\" and its practical application of Buddhist ethics in extreme environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9781949017137\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1949017133\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOR Books\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2019-04-02\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; font-size: 0.9em; color: #777;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBust-Down Books: More Than a Bookstore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        Armed With Education\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n    {\n      \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n      \"@type\": \"Book\",\n      \"name\": \"The Buddha in Jail: Restoring Lives, Finding Hope and Freedom\",\n      \"author\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Person\",\n        \"name\": \"Cuong Lu\"\n      },\n      \"isbn\": \"9781949017137\",\n      \"bookFormat\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/Hardcover\",\n      \"datePublished\": \"2019-04-02\",\n      \"publisher\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n        \"name\": \"OR Books\"\n      },\n      \"inLanguage\": \"en\",\n      \"brand\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n        \"name\": \"Bust Down Books\"\n      }\n    }\n    \u003c\/script\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49601316782395,"sku":"1949017133","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9781949017137.jpg?v=1772647543","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/buddha-jail-cuong-lu-9781949017137","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}