How To Practice – Session 12
John Bruna continues with commentary on the text ‘How to Practice’ by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In this session, John covers the bodhicitta aspiration and why we would aspire to full Enlightenment.
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John Bruna, the spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, unpacks a section of text from the book “Approaching Buddhism” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chödron. John discusses the Buddhist understanding that the body and mind are not the same and that the brain is not the mind. He…
Seven-Point Mind Training – Session 9
Our Way of Compassion Dharma Center’s regular Wednesday teaching facilitated by John Bruna. This teaching is the 9th session in a series of teachings on Seven-Point Mind Training. The teaching took place on May 3, 2017 at our center in Carbondale, CO. Our teachings are always offered freely. If you would like to make a…
Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature: The Three Marks of Existence
In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna offers a clarifying discussion about the three marks of existence. He describes practical ways to engage with these three realities that will lead to less suffering in our lives. John also answers a variety of questions about meditation practice and encourages some different daily practices that can help…
Foundations of Buddhist Practice: Karma
In this session, spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center John Bruna, gives clear instructions on how to relate to karma in a helpful and productive way.
Three Principal Aspects of the Path – Session 8
John Bruna continues the discussion on the Three Principle Aspects of the Path: Renunciation, Bodhicitta, and Wisdom. These three aspects are the wish for freedom, the altruistic intention to be of ultimate benefit to others, and the wisdom realizing emptiness. These three were laid forth by the wise and compassionate Je Tsongkhapa (1357 – 1419)….
How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path: Precious Human Life
In this session, spiritual director John Bruna begins the new year with a new text titled “How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path” by Kathleen McDonald. John describes the benefit of this style of Lam Rim text and gives guidance on how we can effectively engage with these teachings from week to week….