Six Perfections – Session 1
John Bruna begins a series of talks on the Six Perfections or Paramitas: Generosity, ethics, patience, joyous effort, concentration, and wisdom. With Bodhicitta, these are the practices of a Bodhisattva.
John Bruna begins a series of talks on the Six Perfections or Paramitas: Generosity, ethics, patience, joyous effort, concentration, and wisdom. With Bodhicitta, these are the practices of a Bodhisattva.
John Bruna dives into the text ‘How To Practice’ by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In this session, John adds commentary on the practice of calm abiding / Shamatha meditation.
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 November 18, 2015. The teachings are always offered freely. If you would like to make a secure, tax-deductible donation to support the teachings, please…
Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma teaching 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 August 24, 2016. The teachings are always offered freely. If you would like to make a secure, tax-deductible donation to support the teachings, please…
John Bruna begins a new 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 –…
John Bruna, spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, continues to offer guidance and commentary on the Lam Rim teachings found within Tibetan Buddhism. In this session, John offers commentary on the intermediate scope of practice, and specifically the Three Higher Trainings.
John Bruna teaches at the Way of Compassion Dharma Center. This teaching is a continuation of the Five Powers which is mind training found within the larger text of the Seven-Point Mind Training. These practices are powerful and are to be put into practice in daily life.