Approaching Buddhism: Three Stages of the Path

Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma Talk facilitated by John (Chophel) Bruna. This is the eighth session of a series of teachings on the Lamrim, Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. In this session John covers the topic of the importance of remembering death. The Dharma teachings are hosted by the Way of Compassion Dharma Center in Carbondale,…

  John Bruna continues to teach on the precious practices of a Bodhisattva which are the six perfections nourished by the motivation of Bodhicitta. He speaks about the perfection of concentration and how the six perfections interplay with each other.

  John Bruna is the spiritual director and teacher at the Way of Compassion Dharma Center. John continues the commentary and unpacking of the wisdom section of the text ‘How To Practice’ by His Holiness the Dalia Lama. This session begins on chapter 9 of the text.

Our Way of Compassion Dharma Center’s regular Wednesday teaching facilitated by John Bruna. In this teaching John addresses the difficult times and division we are experiencing through the lens of lojong practice. This is a poignant teaching focusing on how to cultivate love and compassion for those we are challenged by. The teaching took place…

In this session, spiritual director John Bruna digs into the heart of the Buddha’s teachings on the removal of all suffering. He intertwines commentary on Buddha Nature and the Bodhisattva path while showing us steps along the way for removing stress, worry, and fear from our lives. He finishes this empowering talk by offering a…