Approaching Buddhism: Making Progress on the Path
Spiritual director John Bruna offers commentary and clarity on how we can evaluate our practice in a realistic way and gives useful tools for us to make sustainable progress on the path.

Spiritual director John Bruna offers commentary and clarity on how we can evaluate our practice in a realistic way and gives useful tools for us to make sustainable progress on the path.

John Bruna teaches on the Noble Eightfold Path. This teaching provides a broad overview of the path including the three higher trainings. John is known for his practical yet deep instructions along the path to awakening, and meets students where they are to encourage them to practice in everyday life.

In this session, spiritual director John Bruna brings clarity and important distinctions regarding the Eight Worldly Dharmas. He guides us to understand and recognize these Worldly Dharmas in our lives and gives clarity on how we can be sure that when these arise we can practice in a way that leads to liberation.

Our Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma regular Wednesday teaching facilitated by John Bruna. The date of this teaching on compassion took place on November 30, 2016 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…

John Bruna, Spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, continues his commentary on compassion. John speaks about the many ways that compassion shows up in our lives and offers valuable understanding about the differences of compassion and empathy. John also speaks about how living in reality (wisdom) is such a powerful way to…

Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma Talk facilitated by John Bruna. This is the 21st session in a series of teachings on the Lamrim, Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. The topic is equanimity as a foundation for cultivating bodhcitta. The Dharma teachings are hosted by the Way of Compassion Dharma Center in Carbondale, Colorado. The date of…

In this session, spiritual director John Bruna continues his commentary on the Text “How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path”. He explores the topic of how other people are mirrors showing us our own mental afflictions. John skillfully guides us to understand that our interactions and perceptions of others are actually showing us…