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.
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Developing Compassion (Bodhicitta)
Our Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma regular Wednesday teaching facilitated by John Bruna. The date of this teaching on developing compassion took place on October 26, 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…
Approaching Buddhism: The Eight Verses of Mind Training
In this session, John Bruna, the spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, offers a helpful modern perspective on the Eight Verses of Mind Training as presented in the Tibetan Buddhist lineages. He specifically speaks about how recognizing other sentient beings as precious for our journey to spiritual awakening. With the thought of…
How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path: The Suffering of Self-Centeredness
In this session, spiritual director John Bruna continues his commentary on the text “How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path” by Kathleen Mcdonald. The focus of this talk is on how self-centeredness is a basis of our suffering and how recognizing the interdependent nature of our lives leads us closer to liberation.
Meditation within the Three Higher Trainings
Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma Talk facilitated by John Bruna. The Dharma teachings are hosted by the Way of Compassion Dharma Center in Carbondale, Colorado. The topic of the teachings is the role of meditation in the context of the Three Higher Trainings. The date of this teaching was on April 13, 2016. The teachings…
Eightfold Path in Daily Life – Session 6
Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma Talk facilitated by John (Chophel) Bruna. Topic: Eightfold Path in Daily Life – Session Six. In this session John (Chophel) Bruna covers Right Mindfulness. The Dharma teachings are hosted by the Way of Compassion Dharma Center in Carbondale, Colorado. The date of this teaching was on January 21, 2015. The teachings…
Following in the Buddha’s Footsteps: Craving and Contentment
In this session, spiritual director John Bruna continues to comment on hinderances to our spiritual growth by focusing in on sensual desire and craving. He offers helpful guidance on how to balance our lives with enjoying sensual pleasures and cultivating contentment.
