What does it mean to prepare for death with dignity — even from behind bars?

In this deeply moving episode, Claire O’Berry speaks with Murali Pacini, former director of the Prison Project, about two remarkable men — James and Miguel — who spent their final years on Texas Death Row immersed in spiritual practice.

Through meditation, community with like minded inmates, and unwavering commitment to transformation, these men faced their final moments not with fear, but with peace.

You'll hear:


How the Prison Project brought meditation to thousands of inmates worldwide




The final letters exchanged between each man and their spiritual teacher




Miguel’s last words, witnessed by those who sat with him




James’ poetic statement of oneness moments before execution




Reflections on what we can do to live more consciously and die more gracefully



This episode is not about capital punishment — it’s about what’s possible when a soul prepares and turns inward. Any soul!

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What does it mean to prepare for death with dignity &mdash; even from behind bars?
In this deeply moving episode, Claire O&rsquo;Berry speaks with Murali Pacini, former director of the Prison Project, about two remarkable men &mdash; James and Miguel &mdash; who spent their final years on Texas Death Row immersed in spiritual practice.
Through meditation, community with like minded inmates, and unwavering commitment to transformation, these men faced their final moments not with fear, but with peace.
You'll hear:
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How the Prison Project brought meditation to thousands of inmates worldwide 
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The final letters exchanged between each man and their spiritual teacher 
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Miguel&rsquo;s last words, witnessed by those who sat with him 
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James&rsquo; poetic statement of oneness moments before execution 
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Reflections on what we can do to live more consciously and die more gracefully 
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</ul>
This episode is not about capital punishment &mdash; it&rsquo;s about what&rsquo;s possible when a soul prepares and turns inward. Any soul!
Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. [link] 
Explore the Dying Your Way End-of-Life Training
<a href="https://www.dyingyourway.com/eol-training">https://www.dyingyourway.com/eol-training</a>
📬 Connect with Us:
<ul>
<li>
💻 Website: <a href="https://dyingyourway.com/">https://dyingyourway.com</a>
</li>
<li>
📧 Contact: <a></a><a href="mailto:info@dyingyourway.com">info@dyingyourway.com</a>
</li>
<li>
📱 Instagram: @dyingyourway
</li>
<li>
🗣️ Leave a comment, submit a topic, or tell us your story!
</li>
</ul>
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🙏 Support the Podcast:
<ul>
<li>
✅ Subscribe &mdash; It&rsquo;s free!
</li>
<li>
💬 Leave a review or comment
</li>
<li>
🔗 Share this episode with someone who needs it
</li>
<li>
👍 Hit that like button to help others find this space
</li>
</ul>

Dying Your Way explores the practical heart and soul of our greatest exit. You will hear from family members, carers and patients themselves with profound insights that will shine a light on this mortal experience.

Join certified End of Life Doula as she speaks with experts in the field of death and dying as well as those who bravely share their personal stories as a real life experience.

This is the conversation that looks at death in the way it should be…a courageous and sacred event.

This is Dying Your Way

Join the conversation on our FaceBook group, search for Dying your Way. Or to learn more or contact us go to www.dyingyourway.com.

Dying Your Way explores the practical heart and soul of our greatest exit. You will hear from family members, carers and patients themselves with profound insights that will shine a light on this mortal experience.

Join certified End of Life Doula as she speaks with experts in the field of death and dying as well as those who bravely share their personal stories as a real life experience.

This is the conversation that looks at death in the way it should be…a courageous and sacred event.

This is Dying Your Way

Join the conversation on our FaceBook group, search for Dying your Way. Or to learn more or contact us go to www.dyingyourway.com.

Dying Your Way

Dying Your Way explores the practical heart and soul of our greatest exit. You will hear from family members, carers and patients themselves with profound insights that will shine a light on this mortal experience.
Join certified End of Life Doula as she speaks with experts in the field of death and dying as well as those who bravely share their personal stories as a real life experience.
This is the conversation that looks at death in the way it should be&hellip;a courageous and sacred event.
This is Dying Your Way
Join the conversation on our FaceBook group, search for Dying your Way. Or to learn more or contact us go to <a href="http://www.dyingyourway.com">www.dyingyourway.com</a>.

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