Right Intention
John Bruna expresses the view of right intention based in renunciation, harmlessness, and goodwill. In this talk, John also describes the importance of Self Compassion in a Dharma practice.
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John Bruna, spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, continues commentary on the initial section of the text “Approaching Buddhism” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chödron. John describes how the path, rooted in the Four Noble Truths, requires a discerning mind that is open to ideas that challenge our…
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Seven-Point Mind Training – Session 9
Our Way of Compassion Dharma Center’s regular Wednesday teaching facilitated by John Bruna. This teaching is the 9th session in a series of teachings on Seven-Point Mind Training. The teaching took place on May 3, 2017 at our center in Carbondale, CO. Our teachings are always offered freely. If you would like to make a…
Lamrim: Stages of the Path to Enlightenment – Session 5
Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma Talk facilitated by John (Chophel) Bruna. This is the fifth session of a series of teachings on the Lamrim, Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. In this session John covers the topic of relying on a spiritual teacher. The Dharma teachings are hosted by the Way of Compassion Dharma Center…
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Samsara, Nirvana, Buddha Nature: Auxiliary Afflictions
In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna goes to the very heart of awakening by giving an in-depth discussion on root and auxiliary mental afflictions. He describes how from the root afflictions of misperception, anger, and attachment arises a variety of afflicted mental states that can lead to unhealthy behaviors. John finishes the talk with…
