The Six Perfections – Session 2

Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma Talk facilitated by John Bruna. This is the 24th session in a series of teachings on the Lamrim, Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. The topic is equalizing and exchange self for others method of cultivating bodhcitta. The Dharma teachings are hosted by the Way of Compassion Dharma Center in Carbondale,…

  John Bruna continues to give guidance and commentary on the text ‘How To Practice’ by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. During this session, John talks specifically about taking refuge and cultivating Bodhicitta. He gives a short overview of the paths of Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism with a focus on the motivations of the different…

  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 –…

John Bruna, Spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, continues his commentary on compassion. John speaks about the many ways that compassion shows up in our lives and offers valuable understanding about the differences of compassion and empathy. John also speaks about how living in reality (wisdom) is such a powerful way to…

Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma Talk facilitated by John Bruna. This is the 21st session in a series of teachings on the Lamrim, Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. The topic is equanimity as a foundation for cultivating bodhcitta. The Dharma teachings are hosted by the Way of Compassion Dharma Center in Carbondale, Colorado. The date of…