In this session, spiritual director John Bruna talks about how bodhicitta is the foundation of the Mahayana path of Buddhism. He spends time during this teaching speaking about the benefits of great compassion that engages in actions to free all sentient beings from samsara.
In this session, John continues in the text ‘How To Practice’ by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. John spends some time expanding on ethical discipline and speaks about the importance of finding a qualified teacher.
John Bruna and the Way of Compassion Dharma Center are delighted to be offering a series of traditional Tibetan Buddhist teachings on the Lam Rim also known as the ‘Graduated Stages on the Path to Enlightenment’. In this session, John offers commentary on different stages of practice and motivations. Specifically, John speaks about dying…
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 November 11, 2015. The teachings are always offered freely. If you would like to make a secure, tax-deductible donation to support the teachings, please…
In this session, spiritual director John Bruna gives guidance on the three levels of learning that bring about irreversible faith and confidence in the Buddha’s teachings. He discusses the importance of studying the Buddhist scriptures, then reflecting on and analyzing the teachings, and finally meditating upon the understanding to gain realization.
John Bruna teaches on the foundations of Buddhism. What does a path look like? What is the focus of Dharma? How do we engage with the three higher trainings? Listen in to this clear teaching on what it means to be a Buddhist.
John Bruna presents the mind training of the Five Powers that are found within the larger text of the Seven-Point Mind Training. The five powers are the synthesis for practice for one life.