Foundations of Buddhist Practice: The Benefits of Contemplating Karma
In this episode, John Bruna offers practical instruction on how to relate to the Buddhist view of Karma (actions and their consequences) in a healthy and practical way.
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Approaching Buddhism: Responding to Anger
In this session, spiritual director John Bruna continues teaching about anger. He offers commentary on different perspectives of anger and how the different paths in Buddhism approach this emotion in a variety of ways. John brings in the wisdom of dependent origination as a powerful antidote to our habitual tendency to point outward at the…
Approaching Buddhism: Purification and Collection of Merit
In this session, spiritual director John Bruna gives a powerful commentary on the text Approaching Buddhism by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chodron. John unpacks the topics of purification and accumulation of spiritual merit bringing to light how important these practices are for our wisdom to grow on the path to Enlightenment….
Lam Rim Teachings: Taking Refuge
John Bruna is the spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center. His teachings bring joy and clarity to the teachings of the Buddha. In this session, John continues to offer commentary and guidance on the Lam Rim teachings and specifically the topic of taking refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. John…
Lamrim: Stages of the Path to Enlightenment – Session 21
Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma Talk facilitated by John Bruna. This is the 21st session in a series of teachings on the Lamrim, Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. The topic is equanimity as a foundation for cultivating bodhcitta. The Dharma teachings are hosted by the Way of Compassion Dharma Center in Carbondale, Colorado. The date of…
Lamrim: Stages of the Path to Enlightenment – Session 29
Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma Talk facilitated by John Bruna. This is the 29th session in a series of teachings on the Lamrim, Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. The topic far-reaching attitude of joyful effort. The Dharma teachings are hosted by the Way of Compassion Dharma Center in Carbondale, Colorado. The date of this teaching…
The Five Powers – Session 4
John Bruna continues teaching on the Five Powers which are the synthesis of practice for a single life. These practices are found within the 7 Point Mind Training. John specifically focuses on the 5th power of prayer in this talk.
