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 session, John Bruna expands on the discussion of the Six Perfections specifically working into the perfection of concentration. These Six Paramitas (Perfections), with Bodhicitta as the motivation, are the practices of a Bodhisattva.
Perfection of Concentration – Part 2
Our Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma regular Wednesday teaching facilitated by John Bruna. This teaching on the perfection of concentration took place on February 1,2017 at our center in Carbondale, CO. The teachings are always offered freely. If you would like to make a secure, tax-deductible donation to support the teachings, please click on the…
The Six Perfections – Session 9
John Bruna moves into the Perfection of Wisdom in this Dharma discussion. We begin with wisdom and end with wisdom on this path. The Six Perfections are the practices of generosity, ethics, patience, joyous effort, concentration, and wisdom. With Bodhicitta as a motivation, these are the practices of a Bodhisattva.
How To Practice – Session 3
John Bruna offers commentary and teachings on the text ‘How To Practice’ by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. In this session, John moves into the Second Noble Truth.
How To Practice – Session 23
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.
Approaching Buddhism: Study, Reflection, and Meditation
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.
