The Five Powers – Session 1
John Bruna presents the mind training of the Five Powers that are found within the larger text of the Seven-Point Mind Training. The five powers are the synthesis for practice for one life.
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Eightfold Path in Daily Life – Session 1
Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma Talk facilitated by John (Chophel) Bruna. Topic: Eightfold Path in Daily Life – Session One. The Dharma teachings are hosted by the Way of Compassion Dharma Center in Carbondale, Colorado. The date of this teaching was on December 3, 2014. The teachings are always offered freely. If you would like to…
How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path: Perfection of Generosity
In this session, spiritual director John Bruna teaches on the perfection of generosity within the context of the 6 perfections of Tibetan Buddhism. He describes how generosity counteracts our attachment and self-centeredness, which are the roots of our suffering, and offers practical guidance on how to engage in generosity in our daily lives.
How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path: The Suffering of Self-Centeredness
In this session, spiritual director John Bruna continues his commentary on the text “How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path” by Kathleen Mcdonald. The focus of this talk is on how self-centeredness is a basis of our suffering and how recognizing the interdependent nature of our lives leads us closer to liberation.
How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path: Tonglen Practice
In this session, spiritual director John Bruna clarifies the powerfully transformative practice of tonglen. He speaks about this practice of giving and taking as an antidote to the root of our suffering, self-centeredness, and also guides us in a tonglen meditation practice.
How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path: The Kindness of our Mothers
In this session, spiritual director John Bruna continues to discuss how we can develop the foundation and motivation of the Mahayana path: Great Compassion. He speaks about how Bodhicitta begins with equanimity, and then moves to seeing all beings as having been our kind mothers. John gives a variety of entry points to this challenging…
Seven-Point Mind Training – Session 27
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, John begins 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…
