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“My Life Has Changed”: Expressions from Inmates

Written by The Prem Rawat Foundation

Wednesday, 01 June 2011 06:06

Inmates in correctional facilities around the world are listening to Prem Rawat’s message of peace. Most attend weekly workshops where they watch videos brought to them by TPRF volunteers and have interactive discussions. Some have access to audiotapes or watch videos on a computer. Some only have a few reading materials they might borrow from the prison library.

However they receive the message, whatever language they speak or culture they are from, they have expressed profound appreciation for the way their life has changed as a result. Many send letters directly to Prem Rawat or addressed to him at TPRF. Below are just a few of the many expression letters that have been received:

Dear Prem Rawat, My life has changed with your message. It makes me feel more human than ever before. I used to be lonely, like an abandoned flower in the desert.
– Ezeiza Women’s Prison, Argentina

I can change my way of living. I’ve become aware that to be in peace with oneself is the most marvelous thing.
– Cancun Public Municipal Jail, Mexico

In my life I was always worried. I had fears of waking up every day in prison. I started to listen to Prem Rawat, and he taught me to enjoy this life. Today the peace is in me, something I didn’t know. Knowing peace makes me feel good.
– Zonderwater Prison, S. Africa

Dear Prem Rawat, Before, I couldn’t feel the meaning and the value of my existence until two months ago when they brought your message. Now I no longer face my life with confusion but with gratitude. What you bring is the value that is full of hope and a bright future.”
– Taoyuan Women’s Jail, Taiwan

I used to be angry all the time before I started coming to these classes. My family and my wife told me they see a big difference in the way I’m acting and carry myself now. Thank you so much for helping us to find that inner peace.
– Dominguez State Jail, Texas

Thank you for providing a perspective that has given my life significance, meaning, and most of all, peace—applied directly to the wounds of my life—that personally, privately, and powerfully give me the direction I longed for.
– Dominguez State Jail, Texas

If you would like to help support TPRF’s Peace Education Program in prisons so that more inmates can have the opportunity to hear Prem Rawat’s message, you are welcome to make a donation online or send a check to TPRF.

10 Comments

Jessica makes this comment

“My Life Has Changed”: Expressions from Inmates

Monday, 05 March 2012

Yesterday @ a regional volunteer workshop in South Africa we had the opportunity to listern to volunteers involved in the prison project in South Africa and the amazing stories about peoples' lives(not only the inmates but their families and communities) being touched by Prem Rawat's simple but powerful message of peace! I am really fortunate to be a volunteer in this 'enhancing human beings value for this one life' process. Thank you Prem Rawat
Sonia makes this comment

“My Life Has Changed”: Expressions from Inmates

Monday, 25 July 2011

There is so much hope for us all - amazing that the very people who could be complaining about their lot are feeling grateful for it!!
Janeh aka Janetta makes this comment

“My Life Has Changed”: Expressions from Inmates

Tuesday, 21 June 2011

I was raped by this world as a child. When I grew up I didn't know what love was. Maharaji saved me from all that and now it is so very different.Heaven is truely hear on earth with Him.
Eleni Pouliezou makes this comment

“My Life Has Changed”: Expressions from Inmates

Thursday, 09 June 2011

How wonderfully inspiring - what a treat in a Prison! Thank you my Maharaji for reaching out and touching all the hearts everywhere.
vallabi devaraju makes this comment

“My Life Has Changed”: Expressions from Inmates

Wednesday, 01 June 2011

I feel so fortunate to have M as my master. I am so touched that these people have an opportunity to listen as I do. Thank you for sharing.
Michael Shurtz makes this comment

“My Life Has Changed”: Expressions from Inmates

Wednesday, 01 June 2011

Wonderful to read these testimonials. Right after receiving Knowledge in 1973, I had to report for incarceration in a county jail for the duration of 90 days. These warm testimonials remind me of how peace was with me in the clink , way back then, just as it is for them.
Jos Van Laar makes this comment

“My Life Has Changed”: Expressions from Inmates

Wednesday, 01 June 2011

This means, that the anger, that leads to all crime can be taken away. As a Health scientist, i know, that good scientific research has shown, that inner peace and good food can make a big change. Prof Gesch, Schoenthaler, Speckens, Servan Schreiber did scientific research and came to the conclusion, that our brain (food and relaxation) play an important role in crime. The Netherlands currently is doing research, where Gesch’s, Schreiber, Schoenthalers and Speckens scientific research is being explored in 14 prisons, with 1500 subjects. Conclusion: The most humane and most cost effective thing, for all prisons in the whole world, with a growing body of scientific evidence, is to offer inmates good food and opportunities to find inner peace and to implement this in all prisons, as soon as possible.
guillermo makes this comment

“My Life Has Changed”: Expressions from Inmates

Wednesday, 01 June 2011

Brings tears of joy. thank you.
Glen Wilson makes this comment

“My Life Has Changed”: Expressions from Inmates

Wednesday, 01 June 2011

Wonderful to read the expressions of those unfortunate, incarcerated souls being touched by the magic of Knowledge. Personally, I would love to help assist within such a privileged venture in my own region, - South West Scotland. Hope this initiative can also becomes a reality here in the not too distant future. Perhaps a team could be developed . . Long may its benefits continue and prosper.
nikki makes this comment

“My Life Has Changed”: Expressions from Inmates

Wednesday, 01 June 2011

thank you So much for sharing this- it touches my heart- and am So happy for those people, who've had the chance for M to completely- change their lives- there are truly- No barriers!