Foundations of Buddhist Practice: Karma

In this session, spiritual director John Bruna gives a talk about the Buddhist view of Samsara and the true causes of suffering. Upon this foundation, he then speaks about how to correctly understand what taking refuge in the Buddha’s teachings and practices actually means.

Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma Talk facilitated by John (Chophel) Bruna. This is the 16th session in a series of teachings on the Lamrim, Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. In this session John covers the 6 primary mental afflictions. The Dharma teachings are hosted by the Way of Compassion Dharma Center in Carbondale, Colorado. The…

John Bruna, the spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Foundation, continues the discussion of the path to awakening as presented in the book “Approaching Buddhism” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chödron. John discusses how the Buddhist path offers the potential for completely removing suffering from ones experience. He speaks about…

In this episode, John Bruna, the spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, gives commentary and guidance for entering the Buddhist Path through the doors of kindness and compassion. He also speaks about the dynamic of creating a healthy sense of self while engaging in activities that don’t enhance self-importance. John describes how…

Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma Talk facilitated by John (Chophel) Bruna. This is the seventh session of a series of teachings on the Lamrim, Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. In this session John covers the topic of the making good use of your precious human life. The Dharma teachings are hosted by the Way…

John Bruna dives into the text ‘How To Practice’ by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In this session, John adds commentary on the practice of calm abiding / Shamatha meditation.