In this session, spiritual director John Bruna continues to give his commentary on the text “How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path”. The section of the text that he discusses is focused on the four doors to downfalls which are: not knowing, carelessness, lack of respect, and delusions.
John Bruna continues to speak on the six perfections moving into the development of the perfection of concentration. He discusses how having a conducive environment, strong ethics, and few distractions are key for developing concentration. John also describes the reason for practicing rituals for developing the mind.
Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma Talk facilitated by John Bruna. The Dharma teachings are hosted by the Way of Compassion Dharma Center in Carbondale, Colorado. The date of this teaching was on July 20, 2016. The teachings are always offered freely. If you would like to make a secure, tax-deductible donation to support the teachings, please…
John Bruna, of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, continues to guide and offer commentary on the Lam Rim Teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. Lam Rim is the graduated stages on the path to Enlightenment. In this session, John speaks about Karma and the conditions of attaining a precious human rebirth.
John Bruna, the spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, offers commentary and guidance on the text “Approaching Buddhism” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chodron. John unpacks a section of text devoted to bodhicitta known in Tibetan Buddhism as the great compassion. He gives helpful advice on cultivating compassion…
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…
John Bruna continues to teach on the foundations of Buddhist practice by answering the question, “What does it mean to be a Buddhist? This is the third session that is in this series.