In this session, Spiritual Director John Bruna focuses on the topic of training the mind in attention by giving clear guidance on the practice of shamatha and its benefits. He also describes how concentration and the other 5 perfections weave together and support one another on the path to enlightenment.
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 January 6, 2016. The teachings are always offered freely. If you would like to make a secure, tax-deductible donation to support the teachings, please…
Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma Talk facilitated by John (Chophel) Bruna. This is the fourth session of a series of teachings on the Lamrim, Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. In this session John covers Six Preparatory Practices. The Dharma teachings are hosted by the Way of Compassion Dharma Center in Carbondale, Colorado. The date of this…
In this session, spiritual director John Bruna comes to the culminating phase of the seven-point cause and result for cultivating bodhichitta. This seventh and final point, which is developing the motivation of bodhichitta, is the result of the previous 6 points that were covered in detail over the past several dharma talks. Bodhichitta is the…
John Bruna teaches on the Noble Eightfold Path. This teaching provides a broad overview of the path including the three higher trainings. John is known for his practical yet deep instructions along the path to awakening, and meets students where they are to encourage them to practice in everyday life.
Our Way of Compassion Dharma Center’s regular Wednesday teaching facilitated by John Bruna. John is currently teaching the text, Seven-Point Mind Training by Chekawa Yeshe Dorje. In this session, continues teaching the sixth point, The Pledges of Mind Training. Our teachings are always offered freely. If you would like to make a secure, tax-deductible donation…
John Bruna, the spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Foundation continues to offer guidance and clarity around more subtle afflictions of the mind. He offers a variety of antidotes to our afflictive states and also explains the importance of the 4 opponent powers of purification.