Six Perfections – Session 3
John Bruna continues to teach on the Six perfections in this third Session. The Six perfections (Paramitas) are generosity, ethics, patience, joyous effort, concentration, and wisdom.
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Foundations of Buddhist Practice: The Law of Karma
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…
How to Meditate on Stages of the Path: The Rarity of a Precious Human Life
In this session, spiritual director John Bruna offers important contemplations about the rarity of our precious human life. He gives guidance on how we can engage with meditations on this topic and saturate our hearts and minds with this true perspective. John then describes how a correct understanding of the rarity of our current situation…
Approaching Buddhism: Unrealistic Expectations and Disillusionment
John Bruna, the spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Foundation, continues to offer commentary and guidance on the text “Approaching Buddhism” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chödron. In this session, John gives guidance around disillusionment stemming from unrealistic expectations.
Seven-Point Mind Training – Session 28
Our Way of Compassion Dharma Center’s regular Wednesday teaching facilitated by John Bruna. John is currently teaching the text, Seven-Point Mind Training by Chekawa Yeshe Dorje. In this session, continues teaching the sixth point, The Pledges of Mind Training. Our teachings are always offered freely. If you would like to make a secure, tax-deductible donation…
Seven-Point Mind Training – Session 19
Our Way of Compassion Dharma Center’s regular Wednesday teaching facilitated by John Bruna. This is the 19th session in a series of teachings by John Bruna on Seven-Point Mind Training. This teaching continues on the third point, using unfavorable circumstances as aids to awakening, focusing on “blaming everything on one thing.” The teaching took place…
Foundations of Buddhist Practice: Becoming a Qualified Disciple
In this session, spiritual director John Bruna offers a teaching about becoming a qualified disciple so that our practice and teacher/disciple relationship will bear fruit. He speaks about how one needs to be unprejudiced, intelligent, and interested when listening to and studying the Buddha’s teachings. John also speaks about the need to be open-minded not…