Wheel Turning Day

  John Bruna of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center teaches in the wisdom section of the text ‘How To Practice’ by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In this session, John provides an intermediate step to the teachings of emptiness that will be covered in future sessions and covers the two truths.

John Bruna, spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Foundation, offers commentary and guidance in the final section of the text “The Four Noble Truths” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. John covers the topic of different paths within the Tibetan Buddhist context focusing on the Bodhisattva Yana and Vajrayana.

  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 –…

In this session, spiritual director John Bruna begins his commentary on the topic of the perfection of wisdom. He gives us some practical steps to take that can help us to experience the positive shifts that wisdom can have in our lives while keeping in touch with the depth of wisdom that will eventually free…

John Bruna, the Spiritual Director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, provides practical guidance and methods to cultivate constructive actions. He speaks about how we can strengthen our ability to engage in actions with compassion and wisdom through familiarity. John also points out how our own self-critical attitude is a manifestation of our mental…

John Bruna, the spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, provides insightful instruction on the eighth verse of mind training. He illuminates how our motivations are key in drawing distinctions between actions based in the eight worldly concerns or actions that are authentic Dharma.