The Six Perfections – Session 2
John Bruna continues 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.
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Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma Talk facilitated by John (Chophel) Bruna. This is the seventh session of a series of teachings on the Lamrim, Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. In this session John covers the topic of the making good use of your precious human life. The Dharma teachings are hosted by the Way…
Approaching Buddhism: History and Various Traditions
John Bruna, spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, continues to give commentary on the text “Approaching Buddhism” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chodron. John discusses the roots of Buddhism by giving a history of the Buddha’s life and teachings. He discusses the importance and interrelationship between different lineages…
Seven-Point Mind Training – Session 3
Our Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma regular Wednesday teaching facilitated by John Bruna. This teaching is the third session in a series of teachings on Seven-Point Mind Training and focuses on the preliminary practice of contemplating impermanence. The teaching took place on March 22, 2017 at our new center in Carbondale, CO. Our teachings are…
How To Practice – Session 15
John Bruna continues to offer commentary and guidance on the text How To Practice by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In this session, John speaks about the Bodhisattva commitment and the six perfections.
Foundation of Buddhist Practice: The Four Seals
In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna begins commentary on a new text. This text is “Foundation of Buddhist Practice” and is composed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chodron. In this first section, John unpacks the portion of the text that is focused on the Four Seals which are a framework…
Lam Rim Teachings: Taking Refuge
John Bruna is the spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center. His teachings bring joy and clarity to the teachings of the Buddha. In this session, John continues to offer commentary and guidance on the Lam Rim teachings and specifically the topic of taking refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. John…