How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path: Karma

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…

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path: Refuge in Reality

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path: Refuge in Reality

In this session, spiritual director John Bruna helps us understand what it means to take refuge in the teachings of the awakened ones. He talks about how what we are really taking refuge in is the Dharma, which are teachings that ultimately lead us to know reality as it is. John distills the journey to…

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path: Karma

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path: Karma

In this session, spiritual director John Bruna unpacks the complicated Buddhist understanding of Karma. His practical approach gives us an easy entrance into engaging with these teachings and clears away many obstacles that our Western minds create around actions and their consequences. We are left with a sense of empowerment to engage in healthy actions…

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path: Dying Peacefully

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path: Dying Peacefully

In this session, spiritual director John Bruna discusses an important topic about how to engage in the dying process more peacefully. He covers three specific points of a death meditation that can help us loosen the strings of attachment to our family, friends, possessions, and body. John describes how these analytical meditations can prepare us…

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path: The 4 Thoughts that Turn the Mind to Dharma

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path: The 4 Thoughts that Turn the Mind to Dharma

In this session, spiritual director John Bruna continues to offer his commentary on the text “How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path” by Kathleen McDonald. John discusses the very foundation of Buddha Dharma practice by discussing and adding clarity to the preliminary practices known as the “4 thoughts that turn the mind to…

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path: Death and Impermanence

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path: Death and Impermanence

In this session, spiritual director John Bruna continues his guidance and commentary with the text “How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path”.  His encouragement for this text is for us to investigate and meditate upon each topic of discussion for the week to gain further understanding and realization of the Stages of the…

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path: The Eight Worldly Dharmas

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path: The Eight Worldly Dharmas

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.