Finding Freedom

In this compelling collection of stories, essays, poems, and letters, Jarvis Jay Masters delves into the essence of true freedom through his journey towards inner peace via Buddhist practice. Sharing his experiences as a young African American man caught in a cycle of violence and the criminal justice system, Masters reflects on his transformative encounter with Tibetan Buddhist teacher Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche, which ignited his commitment to nonviolence and peacemaking. His narrative, filled with moments of joy, heartbreak, and profound insight, illuminates the potential for hope and liberation even amid darkness.