Six Perfections – Session 1

During this session, John discusses the question, “What does it mean to be a Buddhist?” This teaching also continues the discussion of Point 5 within the Seven Point Mind Training. Point 5 is the measure of having trained the mind.

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.

  In this teaching, John Bruna discusses the fifth point of the 7-point mind training. This point touches on how we measure our practice to see if it is working. Our teachings are always offered freely. If you would like to make a secure, tax-deductible donation to support the teachings, please click on the “Donate”…

John Bruna, the spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Foundation, offers commentary on the text “Approaching Buddhism” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Thubten Chodron. John gives clarity on what the 4 authenticities are and how to practically gain faith in the path of Buddha Dharma.

In this session, spiritual director John Bruna continues his guidance and commentary with the text “How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path”.  His encouragement for this text is for us to investigate and meditate upon each topic of discussion for the week to gain further understanding and realization of the Stages of the…

  In this Session, spiritual director John Bruna provides guidance and commentary on the opening remarks of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in the text the Four Noble Truths. John also discusses the importance of recognizing dissatisfaction and its true causes which provide the foundation for making deep radical change to be free from suffering.