What does it mean to be a Buddhist? (Session 2)
John Bruna leads a Dharma Talk on the topic of “What does it mean to be a Buddhist?”. This discussion leads from the previous week where the 4 seals of Buddhist teaching were discussed.
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In this session, spiritual director John Bruna offers an in-depth perspective of the Buddhist notion of taking refuge. He describes how we are taking refuge in the truth and the supportive structures that allow us to nurture a path of increasing clarity and living in accordance with “the way things are”.
Buddhist Refuge
Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma Talk facilitated by John Bruna. The Dharma teachings are hosted by the Way of Compassion Dharma Center in Carbondale, Colorado. The date of this teaching was on July 20, 2016. The teachings are always offered freely. If you would like to make a secure, tax-deductible donation to support the teachings, please…
Approaching Buddhism: Verse three of the Eight Verses of Mind Training
John Bruna, the spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, offers commentary and guidance on the third verse of the Eight Verses of Mind Training. In all actions I will observe my mind And the moment a disturbing emotion arises Endangering myself and others I will firmly confront and avert it. John offers…
Three Principal Aspects of the Path – Session 3
John Bruna continues the discussion on the Three Principle Aspects of the Path: Renunciation, Bodhicitta, and Wisdom. These three aspects are the wish for freedom, the altruistic intention to be of ultimate benefit to others, and the wisdom realizing emptiness. These three were laid forth by the wise and compassionate Je Tsongkhapa (1357 – 1419).
Lamrim: Stages of the Path to Enlightenment – Session 9
Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma Talk facilitated by John (Chophel) Bruna. This is the ninth session of a series of teachings on the Lamrim, Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. In this session John covers the topic of Refuge. The Dharma teachings are hosted by the Way of Compassion Dharma Center in Carbondale, Colorado. The date of…
Approaching Buddhism: Mind, Rebirth, and Self
John Bruna, the spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, unpacks a section of text from the book “Approaching Buddhism” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chödron. John discusses the Buddhist understanding that the body and mind are not the same and that the brain is not the mind. He…