Four Noble Truths Introduction

John Bruna, the spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Foundation, offers commentary on the text “Approaching Buddhism” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Thubten Chodron. John gives clarity on what the 4 authenticities are and how to practically gain faith in the path of Buddha Dharma.

In this session, spiritual director John Bruna continues to offer his commentary on the text “How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path” by discussing anger which is one of the three root mental afflictions.

In this session, spiritual director John Bruna continues to discuss how we can develop the foundation and motivation of the Mahayana path: Great Compassion. He speaks about how Bodhicitta begins with equanimity, and then moves to seeing all beings as having been our kind mothers. John gives a variety of entry points to this challenging…

John Bruna, the spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, offers commentary and guidance on the text “Approaching Buddhism” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chodron. John unpacks a section of text devoted to bodhicitta known in Tibetan Buddhism as the great compassion. He gives helpful advice on cultivating compassion…

In this session, spiritual director John Bruna begins his guidance on overcoming the 5 hindrances, specifically in the phase of achieving shamatha, and more generally in our day to day spiritual practices.

Spiritual director John Bruna discusses foundational aspects of the Mahayana Path including renunciation and great compassion. He shares practical methods for cultivating stable equanimity that acts as the momentum towards Bodhicitta. John finishes the discussion with a clear description of the two accumulations of spiritual merit and wisdom.