Foundations of Buddhist Practice: The Benefits of Contemplating Karma

Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma Talk facilitated by John Bruna. This is the 30th session in a series of teachings on the Lamrim, Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. The topic is the Six Perfections, this session is on concentration. The Dharma teachings are hosted by the Way of Compassion Dharma Center in Carbondale, Colorado. The…

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).

In this session, spiritual director John Bruna speaks on 4 different methods of cessation as presented in the Text “Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chodron. Additionally, John talks about the 5 hindrances and how they obstruct our progress on the path to awakening.

John Bruna, the spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, discusses emotions from modern psychological and Buddhist perspectives . He discusses how emotions can be helpful and even save our lives. On the other hand, emotions rooted in exaggeration and projection can be quite harmful to ourselves and others. John offers clear examples…

  John Bruna of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center continues in this session 20 on commentary and teaching of the text ‘How To Practice’ by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. This precious text was created specifically for the western mind and offer clear and concise guidance on the path to Enlightenment. In this session,…

  John Bruna continues to offer commentary and guidance around the Lam Rim teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. In this session, John goes through the 12 links of dependent origination.