How to Practice – Session 1
John Bruna begins teaching and commentary on the text ‘How To Practice’ by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. During this session, John offers an introduction to the text and focuses in on the topic of the suffering of change.
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John Bruna, spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, comments on a public talk given by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. John begins by encouraging the study and practice of the Three Principle Aspects of the path. He unpacks His Holiness’s comments that we all have the inborn right to be happy and…
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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…
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