India, July 13 -- Through meditation and compassion, the Art of Living Prison Programme is transforming the lives of over 700,000 inmates worldwide. Behind every crime lies a wounded heart - and every heart has the potential to heal

All conflicts arise due to a breakdown of trust and communication. But when people feel understood, they begin to listen, and even the most rigid hearts start to soften. The deeper understanding here is that inside every culprit is a victim crying for help, a sore wound that needs to be attended to. If you make them feel heard and help them heal, the culprit disappears.

We are working with 700,000 prisoners around the world as part of the Art of Living Prisoner Rehabilitation Programme. The transformation in...