Lam Rim Teachings: 4 thoughts that turn the mind to Dharma and taking Refuge

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.

John Bruna, spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, continues to give commentary on the text “Approaching Buddhism” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chodron. John discusses the roots of Buddhism by giving a history of the Buddha’s life and teachings. He discusses the importance and interrelationship between different lineages…

In this session, spiritual director John Bruna continues his commentary on the text “How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path.” He discusses how renunciation is a gateway to great compassion, also known as “bodhicitta” in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.

John Bruna, Spiritual Director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, offers practical guidance on the 6 perfections of generosity, ethics, patience, joyous effort, concentration, and wisdom. John expands on the Bodhisattva path as described in the text “The Four Noble Truths” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

  John Bruna continues to offer Commentary and teachings on the text ‘How To Practice’ by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. This session revolves around the Heart Sutra and teachings on Emptiness.