Lam Rim Teachings: 4 thoughts that turn the mind to Dharma and taking Refuge
John Bruna of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center leads a Dharma talk around the 4 thoughts that turn the mind to Dharma and taking refuge in the Buddhist worldview.
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The Six Perfections – Session 9
John Bruna moves into the Perfection of Wisdom in this Dharma discussion. We begin with wisdom and end with wisdom on this path. The Six Perfections are the practices of generosity, ethics, patience, joyous effort, concentration, and wisdom. With Bodhicitta as a motivation, these are the practices of a Bodhisattva.
Three Principal Aspects of the Path – Session 1
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 25, 2015. The teachings are always offered freely. If you would like to make a secure, tax-deductible donation to support the teachings, please…
The Four Noble Truths: Closing Remarks
John Bruna, spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, offers commentary and closing remarks of the text “The Four Noble Truths” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. John speaks about the importance and transformation that can occur by deeply understanding and practicing the 4 noble truths. He also speaks in specific about the…
Foundations of Buddhist Practice: Becoming a Receptive Disciple
John Bruna, the spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, begins this Dharma talk by answering many questions from students. He then continues teaching on the qualities of a student that bring us into healthy relationships with our teachers to derive the most benefit from our spiritual friends.
How to Meditate on Stages of the Path: The Rarity of a Precious Human Life
In this session, spiritual director John Bruna offers important contemplations about the rarity of our precious human life. He gives guidance on how we can engage with meditations on this topic and saturate our hearts and minds with this true perspective. John then describes how a correct understanding of the rarity of our current situation…
5 Powers – Synthesis of practice for a single lifetime
John Bruna teaches on the 5 powers that are in the Seven Point Mind Training. This is described as the synthesis of practice for a single lifetime. These powers are: The power of resolution, the power of familiarity, the white seed, the power of abandonment, and the power of prayer. If you would like to make…