[Hualien] The Research Department of the Hualien Prison hoped that the Prison's inmates, upon being released from jail, could take on a new attitude toward life. The Ministry of Justice also hoped that, after leaving prison, the inmates would gain a better understanding about learning from their spouses and accommodating each other's emotions. For these reasons, and also because some female inmates wished to learn the Convenient Method, local initiates went to the Hualien Prison to conduct a seminar entitled "Cultivating to Surpass Oneself - Learning Together to Create a Bright Future", and to impart the Convenient Method of meditation.

The Prison's three superintendents, along with staff members from the Research Department, greeted us very courteously at the entrance. Since the event fell on the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival, we brought with us two hundred portions of vegetarian snacks for each person in the prison. Due to the space constraints of the venue, only inmates from one factory in the female prison could enjoy this seminar, which was aimed at fostering spiritual growth.

Visiting the Haulien Female Prison, and conducting a seminar and Convenient Method teaching session.

During the seminar, we used a question and answer format to elaborate on how to facilitate accommodations between husband and wife, the interaction between parents and children, and the harmony between mothers and daughters-in-law. Many real cases were cited to help everyone understand these issues better. The atmosphere was very relaxed, with frequent bursts of laughter.

After the seminar, the inmates were taught the Convenient Method of meditation, which hopefully will help them to open up their infinite wisdom and love within, and thus learn how to surpass themselves. All of the new Convenient Method practitioners had wonderful meditation experiences. Afterwards, we prayed together for peace in the world, in society, in their families, and finally, for them. Some of the participants could not hold back their tears during the session. After the group prayers, we served each inmate a box of snacks, while encouraging them to bundle up and take good care of their health.

Finally, we waved and bade farewell to all of the inmates. In our hearts, we wished that they would soon embrace a new future under a free sky.