How To Practice – Session 13
John Bruna provides commentary on His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s text ‘How To Practice’. In this session, John goes through the practice of reciting the Refuge and Bodhicitta prayer.
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Right Intention
John Bruna expresses the view of right intention based in renunciation, harmlessness, and goodwill. In this talk, John also describes the importance of Self Compassion in a Dharma practice.
Approaching Buddhism: Releasing Anger and Accepting Defeat
John Bruna, the spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, offers a teaching and guidance on the fifth verse of the eight verses of mind training as taught in Tibetan Buddhism. Whenever others out of jealousy, mistreat me with abuse, slander, and so on, I will practice accepting defeat, and offering the victory…
Eightfold Path in Daily Life – Session 3
Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma Talk facilitated by John (Chophel) Bruna. Topic: Eightfold Path in Daily Life – Session Three. In this session John covers a review of the first three Noble Truths and Right View and Right Intention. The Dharma teachings are hosted by the Way of Compassion Dharma Center in Carbondale, Colorado. The date…
How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path: Renunciation and Great Compassion
In this session, spiritual director John Bruna continues his commentary on the text “How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path.” He discusses how renunciation is a gateway to great compassion, also known as “bodhicitta” in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
Seven-Point Mind Training – Session 22
Our Way of Compassion Dharma Center’s regular Wednesday teaching facilitated by John Bruna. This session summarizing the first three points of mind training. The teaching took place on September 13, 2017 at our center in Carbondale, CO. Our teachings are always offered freely. If you would like to make a secure, tax-deductible donation to support the…
The Four Noble Truths: Great Compassion and the Mahayana Path
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.
