Lam Rim: Intermediate stage and the 12 links of dependent origination
John Bruna continues to offer commentary and guidance around the Lam Rim teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. In this session, John goes through the 12 links of dependent origination.
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Following in the Buddha’s Footsteps: Craving and Contentment
In this session, spiritual director John Bruna continues to comment on hinderances to our spiritual growth by focusing in on sensual desire and craving. He offers helpful guidance on how to balance our lives with enjoying sensual pleasures and cultivating contentment.
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…
Seven-Point Mind Training – Session 23
Our Way of Compassion Dharma Center’s regular Wednesday teaching facilitated by John Bruna. This session is focused on the 4th Point, A Synthesis of Practice for One Life. The teaching took place on September 20, 2017 at our center in Carbondale, CO. Our teachings are always offered freely. If you would like to make a…
Eightfold Path in Daily Life – Session 8
Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma Talk facilitated by John (Chophel) Bruna. This is the last session of a series titled the Eightfold Path in Daily Life. In this session John (Chophel) Bruna reviews the path and it’s culmination into the wisdom of liberation. The Dharma teachings are hosted by the Way of Compassion Dharma Center…
Seven-Point Mind Training – Nov 26, 2014
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 last four practices of the 7th point. The Dharma teachings are hosted by the Way of…
Approaching Buddhism: Emotions and Survival
John Bruna, the spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, discusses emotions from modern psychological and Buddhist perspectives . He discusses how emotions can be helpful and even save our lives. On the other hand, emotions rooted in exaggeration and projection can be quite harmful to ourselves and others. John offers clear examples…
