Approaching Buddhism: Three Stages of the Path
John Bruna, the spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, offers a teaching on the different scopes of practice as discussed in Tibetan Buddhism.
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Lamrim: Stages of the Path to Enlightenment – Session 5
Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma Talk facilitated by John (Chophel) Bruna. This is the fifth session of a series of teachings on the Lamrim, Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. In this session John covers the topic of relying on a spiritual teacher. The Dharma teachings are hosted by the Way of Compassion Dharma Center…
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In this teaching, John Bruna discusses the fifth point of the 7-point mind training. This point touches on how we measure our practice to see if it is working. Our teachings are always offered freely. If you would like to make a secure, tax-deductible donation to support the teachings, please click on the “Donate”…
How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path: Karma
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. John lays a foundation for his teaching on the 4 fundamental general characteristics of Karma and covers the first of these characteristics. He offers a helpful inroad to the reality…
The Four Noble Truths: Compassion
John Bruna, spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, comments on a public talk given by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. John begins by encouraging the study and practice of the Three Principle Aspects of the path. He unpacks His Holiness’s comments that we all have the inborn right to be happy and…
Foundations of Buddhist Practice: How to Structure a Meditation Session
In this session, spiritual director John Bruna discusses how to structure a meditation session to have it be an effective practice that can transform our Dharma practice into the entirety of our life.
