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.

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.

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…

Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma Talk facilitated by John (Chophel) Bruna. Topic: Eightfold Path in Daily Life – Session Two. The Dharma teachings are hosted by the Way of Compassion Dharma Center in Carbondale, Colorado. The date of this teaching was on December 10, 2014. The teachings are always offered freely. If you would like to…

In this session, spiritual director John Bruna continues his commentary on the Text, “How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path” by Kathleen McDonald. John lays a foundation for his teaching on the 4 fundamental general characteristics of Karma and covers the first of these characteristics. He offers a helpful inroad to the reality…

Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma Talk facilitated by John (Chophel) Bruna. Topic: Point 7 of the Seven-Point Mind Training. We are using the text of the same name written by B. Alan Wallace. In this talk, John covers the following: There are two actions on two occasions, at the beginning and at the end The…

In this session, spiritual director John Bruna gives his last dharma talk from the text, “How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path”. In this final session, he continues to offer commentary on the wisdom aspect of Buddhism that aims to eliminate the roots of suffering.

John Bruna continues to teach on the six perfections. Generosity, ethics, patience, joyous effort, concentration, and wisdom. These practices coupled with the motivation of Bodhicitta are the practices of a Bodhisattva.