Lam Rim: Intermediate stage and the 12 links of dependent origination

Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma Talk facilitated by John (Chophel) Bruna. This is the 14th session of a series of teachings on the Lamrim, Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. In this session John begins the Middle Scope, focusing on the affliction of attachment. The Dharma teachings are hosted by the Way of Compassion Dharma Center in…

John Bruna continues the discussion on the Three Principle Aspects of the Path: Renunciation, Bodhicitta, and Wisdom. These three aspects are the wish for freedom, the altruistic intention to be of ultimate benefit to others, and the wisdom realizing emptiness. These three were laid forth by the wise and compassionate Je Tsongkhapa (1357 – 1419)….

  John Bruna, of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, continues to offer commentary on the Lam Rim teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. John speaks on the intermediate scope in this session and specifically on the topic of the true causes of suffering.

In this session, spiritual director John Bruna unpacks teachings on prayers and rituals by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chodron. John gives guidance that prayers alone won’t lead us further on the path to awakening. He describes the interplay and importance of prayer with our virtuous actions and gives clarity on how…

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.

In this session, spiritual director John Bruna begins teaching on the 16 attributes of the Four Noble Truths, as presented in the Text “Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chodron. He discusses the truth of impermanence and explains how understanding and accepting impermanence can relieve much suffering…