Seven Point Mind Training – Point 6 – The Pledges

  The Way of Compassion Dharma Center seeks to provide authentic teachings of the Buddhist Dharma in a practical and accessible way. John Bruna, spiritual director of the Way of Compassion, continues to offer guidance and commentary on the Lam Rim Teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. This session is a continuation of the discussion of Karma…

  John Bruna is the spiritual director and main teacher at the Way of Compassion Dharma Center. At the request of students, John la is providing in-depth teachings of the Lam Rim within Tibetan Buddhism. This session continues the discussion of the preparatory practices that one does before and during meditation sessions. Specifically, there is…

In this session, spiritual director John Bruna gives an in-depth teaching on the root affliction of anger. He describes the Buddhist view of anger as a very destructive mental state for ourselves and how it also leads to harmful behaviors toward others. John finishes this session by encouraging us all to practice patience which is…

In this session, spiritual director John Bruna continues his commentary on the text “Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chodron. John gives clarity on how to identify mental afflictions and how specifically misperception, anger, and attachment impact our experience.

Way of Compassion Foundation Dharma Talk facilitated by John (Chophel) Bruna. This is the sixth session of a series of teachings on the Lamrim, Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. In this session John covers the topic of the Precious Human Rebirth. The Dharma teachings are hosted by the Way of Compassion Dharma Center in…