In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna continues to comment on the text “How To See Yourself As You Really Are” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. John speaks to the section dedicated to the topics of persistence and hope, and he offers practical guidance on how we can uphold a vibrant practice even in the messiness of life.
In this session, spiritual director John Bruna offers a teaching about becoming a qualified disciple so that our practice and teacher/disciple relationship will bear fruit. He speaks about how one needs to be unprejudiced, intelligent, and interested when listening to and studying the Buddha’s teachings. John also speaks about the need to be open-minded not…
. Our Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma regular Wednesday teaching facilitated by John Bruna. This teaching is the first session in a series of teachings on Seven-Point Mind Training. The teaching took place on March 8,2017 at our center in Carbondale, CO. Our teachings are always offered freely. If you would like to make a…
John Bruna, the spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Foundation, continues to offer commentary and guidance on the text “Approaching Buddhism” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chödron. In this session, John gives guidance around disillusionment stemming from unrealistic expectations.
In this session, spiritual director John Bruna discusses the different aspects of fear and anger as mentally afflictive states and wisdom. He offers clarity and guidance on the tendency to exaggerate situations as an important aspect of identifying afflictive fear and anger. John also gives practical guidance on how to respond to the events of…
In this session, spiritual director John Bruna unpacks the complicated Buddhist understanding of Karma. His practical approach gives us an easy entrance into engaging with these teachings and clears away many obstacles that our Western minds create around actions and their consequences. We are left with a sense of empowerment to engage in healthy actions…
John Bruna of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center offers a special commentary and celebratory teaching on the Wheel Turning Day. This day celebrates the Buddha’s first teaching on the 4 noble truths.