Doing Time, Doing Vipassana is a documentary about the ancient meditation technique called Vipassana and how Tihar Prison, known for its harsh and inhumane living conditions, turned into a sanctuary of peace and compassion. The technique allowed prison inmates to take control of their lives through inner peace and meditation. In 1993, Kiran Bedi was appointed inspector general of prisons in New Delhi and introduced Vipassana to inmates and guards after a fellow prison officer recommended the technique to him. “Seeing things as they really are” is the true meaning of Vipassana. It is a journey through one's mind; the goal is to transform yourself on the journey and start living a better life. After offering the course to 100 inmates, the results were immediate and dramatic. The prisoners of Tihar Jail have undergone profound changes through the practice of Vipassana. Thanks to the success of the reform, 1,000 prisoners were admitted to the course the following year, making it the largest Vipassana course of that time. Tahir Prison now offers regular Vipassana courses to inmates in what is known as the “Vipassana Ward” where inmates can volunteer to work. It has become a form of rehabilitation adopted by several prisons, from England to the United States. What I found surprising was the amount of compassion shown towards the prisoners by the guards and inspector in Baroda prison. I really admired how the Superintendent of Baroda Prison, Mr. Vora, took the initiative to take the ten-day course himself after witnessing the changes in his prisoners. I can't speak from personal experience, but from what has been shown in the media and depicted in films, it appears that inmates are treated as... middle of paper... dealing with everyday burdens and worries . maintain a peaceful and happier life. The film won the NCCD Pass Award from the American National Council on Crime and Delinquency in 1998. The film later won the Silver Award at the Crested Butte International Film Festival for Best Documentary in 2000, among other awards. . Many prisoners do not change while in prison, and after being released, return to prison after committing another crime. The Vipassana technique used in the two prisons in the film shows the positive effects of this ancient technique and should be applied to more prisons around the world. Beyond the awards, the positive message lies in the actions taken for peace and not for inhumane issues. I personally admire the acts of compassion towards every troubled person who has set foot in Tihar Jail whose life has been changed so positively.