In this session, spiritual director John Bruna continues his commentary on the Text “How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path”. He explores the topic of how other people are mirrors showing us our own mental afflictions. John skillfully guides us to understand that our interactions and perceptions of others are actually showing us our own mind.
In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna offers a clarifying discussion about the three marks of existence. He describes practical ways to engage with these three realities that will lead to less suffering in our lives. John also answers a variety of questions about meditation practice and encourages some different daily practices that can help…
John Bruna, spiritual director of the Way of Compassion, offers continued guidance on the text “The Four Noble Truths” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In this session, John illustrates the relationship between Karma and Klesha (mental afflictions) and how our actions of body, speech, and mind plant seeds for our future experiences. John…
John Bruna, the spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, offers guidance and clarity on the second of eight verses of Mind Training. Whenever I am with others I will practice seeing myself as the lowest of all And from the very depth of my heart I will respectfully hold others as supreme….
Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma Talk facilitated by John (Chophel) Bruna. This is the 17th session in a series of teachings on the Lamrim, Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. In this session John covers the disadvantages of mental afflictions. The Dharma teachings are hosted by the Way of Compassion Dharma Center in Carbondale, Colorado. The…
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)….
In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna continues his guidance of the Path to Awakening through a discussion of the 8 different types of suffering. These analytical meditations are an important step on the journey of cultivating renunciation and truly appreciating the joys in one’s life, knowing that they will all come to an end…