How to Practice – Session 2

In this session, spiritual director John Bruna gives a recap of the refuge and bodhicitta verse that was discussed over the past two weeks. He then takes time to answer a variety of questions from the sangha.

In this session, John gives a dharma talk on the Buddhist notion of feelings which are the pleasant, unpleasant, and neutral feelings that occur in relation with physical stimulus or mental phenomena. Different than our modern understanding of emotions, this mode of feeling is an important link in the 12 links of dependent origination.

Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma Talk facilitated by John Bruna. The Dharma teachings are hosted by the Way of Compassion Dharma Center in Carbondale, Colorado. The date of this teaching was on November 11, 2015. The teachings are always offered freely. If you would like to make a secure, tax-deductible donation to support the teachings, please…

Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma Talk facilitated by John (Chophel) Bruna. This is the 20th session in a series of teachings on the Lamrim, Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. The topic is equanimity as a foundation for cultivating bodhcitta. The Dharma teachings are hosted by the Way of Compassion Dharma Center in Carbondale, Colorado….

  John Bruna is the spiritual director and teacher at the Way of Compassion Dharma Center. John continues the commentary and unpacking of the wisdom section of the text ‘How To Practice’ by His Holiness the Dalia Lama. This session begins on chapter 9 of the text.

  John Bruna of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center continues in this session 20 on commentary and teaching of the text ‘How To Practice’ by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. This precious text was created specifically for the western mind and offer clear and concise guidance on the path to Enlightenment. In this session,…