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 episode, spiritual director John Bruna continues his commentary on the teachings of the law of karma which are presented in the book “Foundations of Buddhist Practice” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chodron. John gives a comprehensive explanation of what role our actions play in the creation of karma and…
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John Bruna, spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, begins a new series of teachings on Approaching Buddhism. This series is based on the text composed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chödron.
Getting Somewhere on the Path of Dharma
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How To Practice – Session 18
John Bruna continues to offer commentary and guidance on the teachings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama from the text ‘How To Practice’. John has a skill of relating these teachings to our western minds and practicing in daily modern life. This is session 18 in this series.
