Thich Nhat Hanh’s Sociological Imagination: Essays and Commentaries on Engaged Buddhism Plus Proceedings from the Panels on “Buddhist Contributions to Social Justice” at the Fifth International Buddhist Conference on the United Nations Day of Vesak held in Hanoi, Vietnam—May 2008 HUMAN ARCHITECTURE Journal of the Sociology of Self-Knowledge Volume VI • Issue 3 • Summer 2008 Journal Editor: Mohammad H. Tamdgidi, UMass Boston

Journal Article — Mindfulness, Compassion, and the Police in America: An Essay of Hope — by Michael J. DeValve and Cary D. Adkinson

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This essay applies core teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh to American policing theory in order to produce a more effective and compassionate policing model. Caveats and suggestions for implementation are provided.

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“Mindfulness, Compassion and the Police in America: An Essay of Hope” is co-authored by Michael J. DeValve and Cary D. Adkinson.

The contemporary practice of justice in America most often causes more harm than healing. This essay applies core teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh to American policing theory in order to produce a more effective and compassionate policing model. Caveats and suggestions for implementation are provided.

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DeValve, Michael J., and Cary D. Adkinson. 2008. “Mindfulness, Compassion, and the Police in America: An Essay of Hope.” Pp. 99-104 in Thich Nhat Hanh’s Sociological Imagination: Essays and Commentaries on Engaged Buddhism (Human Architecture: Journal of the Sociology of Self-Knowledge: Volume VI, Issue 3, 2008.) Belmont, MA: Okcir Press (an imprint of Ahead Publishing House).

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Journal Article — Mindfulness, Compassion, and the Police in America: An Essay of Hope — by Michael J. DeValve and Cary D. Adkinson

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