“Prisoners should have the same opportunity as any one of us.” – Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche

“Modern dharma students, especially in the West, have access to an unlimited source of dharma: books, videos, dharma centers, teachers; yet many of us struggle to find the resolve to effect genuine and meaningful change in our lives. Nhut Vo showed us the way with simplicity, determination, and a firm recognition of the preciousness of the opportunity for awakening. Nhut Vo’s insights were offered without a trace of arrogance, no high or low, no inside or outside. I felt inspired and humbled by his genuine example.” – Mitra Mark Power

“Mind Without Borders does incredible work to make the dharma available to sincere practitioners whose hearts are eager for transformation and who are in a vulnerable space of keen need for spiritual support. The timely connections facilitated by MWB helps people to make big changes to the arc of their journey through our crazy and often unforgiving world. May the work of MWB flourish and may we support it and rejoice in it!” – Mitra Dean Tyler Dewar

“I’m very happy to see that Mr. Vo’s story will be shared. I was moved to tears and bodhicitta-full heart.” – Mitra Lee Worley

“I am grateful and honored to have taken on the work Julia Grace started and continue to bring dharma to prisons, assist inmates in any way we are able to and learn about their everyday reality. And I am looking forward to continuing to grow the program with Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche’s blessings and the support of the sangha.” – Isabel Kirsch, co-director of MWB

“It’s very important that we support MWB in whatever way we can. This is a clear way for benefiting beings. It’s right there, you can see it working.” – Acharya Tashi Wangchuk

“I’m sure I’m not the only one among us who has or who has had a fixed idea or image of the sort of person who might end up in prison. There’s no better way of blowing that image away than to take the leap and engage with the men and women who are inmates. We say inmates, not prisoners. The word “prisoners” seems rude but it’s their reality: imprisonment. I’ve been learning about that reality—their realities–over the past 8 years and I’ve been astonished and deeply moved at how open these men have been—no holding back, it seems, and even with flashes of humor. The sutra tells us that “generosity is the stairway to the higher realms.” It’s true; it lifts you up. There are many women and men ready to receive the generosity of your time, your interest, your ear, your care.” – Allan Novick 

“The experiences I’ve shared with my MWB pen pal have enriched my life, my practice, and my perspective.  In particular the preciousness of each chance for human connection and the preciousness of access to the dharma have come shining through for me in new ways. May all barriers dissolve and all minds be liberated.” – Ellen Balzé