Right Effort
John Bruna continues to teach and guide through the Eightfold Noble Path. He moves through Right Livelihood and Right Effort in this teaching.
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John Bruna, of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, continues commentary and guidance on the Lam Rim teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. In this session, John goes into depth on the cultivation of Bodhicitta using the method of 7 point cause and effect.
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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…
Lam Rim Teachings: Preparatory Practices
John Bruna is the spiritual director and main teacher at the Way of Compassion Dharma Center. At the request of students, John la is providing in-depth teachings of the Lam Rim within Tibetan Buddhism. This session continues the discussion of the preparatory practices that one does before and during meditation sessions. Specifically, there is…
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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…
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In this session, spiritual director John Bruna gives guidance on the three levels of learning that bring about irreversible faith and confidence in the Buddha’s teachings. He discusses the importance of studying the Buddhist scriptures, then reflecting on and analyzing the teachings, and finally meditating upon the understanding to gain realization.