Buddhist on Death Row

About “Buddhist on Death Row”

Jarvis Jay Masters was born into a household marked by substance abuse, physical violence, and exploitation, and entered the criminal justice system at a young age, eventually being sentenced to death row at San Quentin after being convicted of murdering a guard. David Sheff's book chronicles Masters's transformation while in solitary confinement, detailing how he embraced Buddhist principles such as compassion, sacrifice, and mindfulness, ultimately becoming a respected spiritual figure despite his incarceration.