The Bodhisattva path calls us to awaken our innate wisdom and compassion for the benefit of all beings. Yet in the complexity of modern life—filled with distractions, division, and constant demands—how do we live this timeless vow in a genuine, grounded, and practical way? In this workshop, John will explore commentary on the Root Bodhisattva...
Heroic Heart – Half-Day Retreat November 16th – Online and In Person We are grateful to have the opportunity to gather monthly for these precious teachings. This month’s topic is “Recognizing the Delusion” based on chapter 23 of The Heroic Heart, a commentary on the Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva, by Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo. These are...
Special Event – Exploring Taking Refuge with Drupon Samten December 4th, 2025 As many students have asked about taking formal refuge vows, we requested Drupon Samten to offer them. We are delighted that she has agreed and will offer them in January, 2026 (date to be announced). Prior to the refuge ceremony, Drupon-la would like...
Heroic Heart Half-Day Retreat December 14th – In Person and Online We are grateful to have the opportunity to gather monthly for these precious teachings and excited to return to Gunnison, CO to host this retreat! This month’s topic is “Letting Go of the Illusion,” chapter 24 of The Heroic Heart, a commentary on the Thirty-Seven...
Begin 2026 at the annual New Year's meditation retreat with John and Laura at the Mercy Center in Auburn, CA. This is a rare opportunity to be guided in practice by both John Bruna and Laura Bartels! The retreat is beginner friendly and will also allow for seasoned meditators to deepen their practice. We will...
Heroic Heart – Full-Day Retreat January 18th, 2026 – Online and In Person We are grateful to have the opportunity to gather monthly for these precious teachings. This month’s topic is “Practicing Generosity” based on chapter 25 of The Heroic Heart, a commentary on the Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva, by Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo. These are...
Heroic Heart – Full-Day Retreat February 8th, 2026 – Online and In Person We are grateful to have the opportunity to gather monthly for these precious teachings. This month’s topic will be “Practicing Discipline” based on chapter 26 of The Heroic Heart, a commentary on the Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva, by Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo. These...
Saturday, March 7th, 2026 - In Grand Junction and Online We are grateful to have the opportunity to gather at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Grand Junction for our monthly Heroic Heart retreat. This month’s topic is Practicing Patience, chapter 27 of The Heroic Heart, a commentary on the Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva, by Jetsunma...
The Three Principal Aspects of the Path: A Daylong Retreat with John Bruna Hosted by the Durango Dharma Center Sunday, March 29th from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. IN PERSON & ON ZOOM In this daylong retreat, John Bruna will explore the timeless wisdom of The Three Principal Aspects of the Path, a short yet profound...
Living Mindfully Retreat with John Bruna April 23-26, 2026 Our living mindfully retreats focus on developing skills to reduce the cognitive distortions, as well as unhealthy mental habits and patterns that create emotional and physical distress. The skills of living mindfully empower you to engage in your lives in ways that reduce stress, develop resiliency,...