What does it mean to be a Buddhist? (Session 2)
John Bruna leads a Dharma Talk on the topic of “What does it mean to be a Buddhist?”. This discussion leads from the previous week where the 4 seals of Buddhist teaching were discussed.
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In this teaching, John Bruna discusses the fifth point of the 7-point mind training. This point touches on how we measure our practice to see if it is working. Our teachings are always offered freely. If you would like to make a secure, tax-deductible donation to support the teachings, please click on the “Donate”…
Foundation of Buddhist Practice: The Four Seals
In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna begins commentary on a new text. This text is “Foundation of Buddhist Practice” and is composed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chodron. In this first section, John unpacks the portion of the text that is focused on the Four Seals which are a framework…
Lamrim: Stages of the Path to Enlightenment – Session 27
Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma Talk facilitated by John Bruna. This is the 27th session in a series of teachings on the Lamrim, Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. The topic far-reaching attitude of ethics. The Dharma teachings are hosted by the Way of Compassion Dharma Center in Carbondale, Colorado. The date of this teaching was…
Approaching Buddhism: Verse two of the Eight Verses of Mind Training
John Bruna, the spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, offers guidance and clarity on the second of eight verses of Mind Training. Whenever I am with others I will practice seeing myself as the lowest of all And from the very depth of my heart I will respectfully hold others as supreme….
Four Noble Truths: The Truth of Cessation
John Bruna, Spiritual director of the Way of Compassion foundation continues to offer commentary and guidance on the text “The Four Noble Truths” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In this session, John moves into the Third Noble Truth known as the truth of cessation.
Foundations of Buddhist Practice: Choosing Spiritual Mentors
In this session, spiritual director John Bruna centers a discussion around how important it is for us to choose our spiritual mentors wisely. He gives clarity on what qualities we need to look for when choosing to follow a spiritual mentor and what a healthy Guru/Disciple relationship looks like.