Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature: The Seven Forms of Arrogance
In this session, spiritual director John Bruna gives a teaching on the seven forms of arrogance.
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Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature: Four Attributes of the Third Noble Truth
Spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, John Bruna, offers a teaching on the four attributes of the third noble truth or true cessation of suffering. By using this model of understanding, John clarifies the meaning of Nirvana as complete freedom from all mental afflictions rather than a temporary state of bliss, luminosity,…
The Five Powers – Session 2
John Bruna teaches at the Way of Compassion Dharma Center. This teaching is a continuation of the Five Powers which is mind training found within the larger text of the Seven-Point Mind Training. These practices are powerful and are to be put into practice in daily life.
Eightfold Path in Daily Life – Session 8
Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma Talk facilitated by John (Chophel) Bruna. This is the last session of a series titled the Eightfold Path in Daily Life. In this session John (Chophel) Bruna reviews the path and it’s culmination into the wisdom of liberation. The Dharma teachings are hosted by the Way of Compassion Dharma Center…
Foundations of Buddhist Practice: The Nature of Mind
In this session, spiritual director John Bruna continues to offer commentary on the text, “Foundations of Buddhist Practice” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chodron. John gives a clarifying teaching on the Buddhist view of the nature of mind.
Lamrim: Stages of the Path to Enlightenment – Session 30
Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma Talk facilitated by John Bruna. This is the 30th session in a series of teachings on the Lamrim, Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. The topic is the Six Perfections, this session is on concentration. The Dharma teachings are hosted by the Way of Compassion Dharma Center in Carbondale, Colorado. The…
Three Principal Aspects of the Path – Session 4
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)….