In this Session, spiritual director John Bruna discusses the deepest roots of suffering. He talks about how the views we hold of ourselves are out of alignment with the way that we actually exist, and this leads to a suffering experience dominated by mental afflictions. John offers a variety of practical ways to unravel the mental afflictions in our minds, inching us closer to the realization of Emptiness and Enlightenment.
Our Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma regular Wednesday teaching facilitated by John Bruna. The date of this teaching on developing compassion took place on October 26, 2016 at our center in Carbondale, CO. The teachings are always offered freely. If you would like to make a secure, tax-deductible donation to support the teachings, please click…
John Bruna, the spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, provides insightful instruction on the eighth verse of mind training. He illuminates how our motivations are key in drawing distinctions between actions based in the eight worldly concerns or actions that are authentic Dharma.
John Bruna, the spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, offers commentary on the book “Approaching Buddhism” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chödron. In this session, John speaks on the foundational discoveries of the Buddha and the Buddhist path of living a meaningful life.
John Bruna provides an introduction to the Four Noble Truths. This is the first teaching in a series of teachings and guidance on the Four Noble Truths as presented by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
John Bruna continues the discussion on the Three Principle Aspects of the Path: Renunciation, Bodhicitta, and Wisdom. These three aspects are the wish for freedom, the altruistic intention to be of ultimate benefit to others, and the wisdom realizing emptiness. These three were laid forth by the wise and compassionate Je Tsongkhapa (1357 – 1419)….
Our Way of Compassion Dharma Center’s regular Wednesday teaching facilitated by John Bruna. This session is on the Four Practices in the third point of mind training. The teaching took place on August 30, 2017 at our center in Carbondale, CO. Our teachings are always offered freely. If you would like to make a secure,…