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.

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.

John Bruna leads a Dharma Talk on the topic of “What does it mean to be a Buddhist?”. This discussion leads from the previous week where the 4 seals of Buddhist teaching were discussed.

John Bruna teaches on the Noble Eightfold Path. This teaching provides a broad overview of the path including the three higher trainings. John is known for his practical yet deep instructions along the path to awakening, and meets students where they are to encourage them to practice in everyday life.

In this session, spiritual director John Bruna teaches us some valuable techniques for cultivating love. He suggests meditation methods that can aid in our cultivation of loving kindness for ourselves, our loved ones, strangers, and people who challenge us.

John Bruna is the spiritual director and main teacher of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center. His ability to translate the Buddhist Dharma to a western mind with practicality, wisdom, and humor brings the practice of Dharma into daily life. In this session, John continues teaching on the Lam Rim and specifically on the…

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…

In this session, spiritual director John Bruna gives a talk about the Buddhist view of Samsara and the true causes of suffering. Upon this foundation, he then speaks about how to correctly understand what taking refuge in the Buddha’s teachings and practices actually means.