Following in the Buddha’s Footsteps: Antidotes to Hindrances
In this session, spiritual director John Bruna gives a clear and insightful dharma talk on the antidotes to the 5 hindrances to shamatha and our overall spiritual practice.
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Dharma Teaching with John Bruna – Mind Training, Oct 29, 2014
Wednesday Dharma teaching with John (Chophel) Bruna. This teaching is on the 7th verse of the Eight Verses of Thought Transformation. The Dharma teachings are hosted by the Way of Compassion Dharma Center in Carbondale, Colorado. The date of this teaching was October, 29, 2014 The teachings are always offered freely. If you would like…
The Six Perfections – Session 6
In this session, John Bruna expands on the discussion of the Six Perfections specifically working into the perfection of concentration. These Six Paramitas (Perfections), with Bodhicitta as the motivation, are the practices of a Bodhisattva.
Approaching Buddhism: Mental Tools for the Path
The Way of Compassion Dharma Center’s spiritual director, John Bruna, offers practical guidance on the mental tools that one uses to engage in Dharma practice. He gives guidance on how to find balance between our formal practice and being engaged in daily life. He also explains how we can integrate Dharma practice into all of…
Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature: Is Liberation Possible?
In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna gives guidance and a powerful perspective on how liberation is possible through understanding the clear light nature of the mind. He discusses how the afflictions of our mind can be removed and how they don’t taint the nature of the mind which is always pure and virtuous.
How to Meditate on the Stages of the path: Perfection of Joyous Effort
In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna offers a commentary on The Perfection of Joyous Effort. He speaks about the benefits of this practice and some obstacles that prevent us from engaging in meaningful dharma practice.
How To Practice – Session 11
John Bruna continues teaching and commentary in this session 11 of the text ‘How To Practice’ by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
