What does it mean to be a Buddhist? (Session 3)
John Bruna continues to teach on the foundations of Buddhist practice by answering the question, “What does it mean to be a Buddhist? This is the third session that is in this series.
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In this session, spiritual director John Bruna gives a talk about the Buddhist view of Samsara and the true causes of suffering. Upon this foundation, he then speaks about how to correctly understand what taking refuge in the Buddha’s teachings and practices actually means.
Six Perfections – Session 1
John Bruna begins a series of talks on the Six Perfections or Paramitas: Generosity, ethics, patience, joyous effort, concentration, and wisdom. With Bodhicitta, these are the practices of a Bodhisattva.
Approaching Buddhism: The Eight Worldly Concerns
John Bruna, the spiritual director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center, provides insightful instruction on the eighth verse of mind training. He illuminates how our motivations are key in drawing distinctions between actions based in the eight worldly concerns or actions that are authentic Dharma.
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…
Lam Rim Teachings: 18 Freedoms and Endowments
John Bruna offers commentary and guidance around the Lam Rim teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. The Lam Rim is systematized teachings known as the graduated stages on the path to Enlightenment. In this session, John covers the topic of precious human rebirth in the Small Scope of the path to awakening. Specifically, he speaks on…
Seven-Point Mind Training – Session 17
Our Way of Compassion Dharma Center’s regular Wednesday teaching facilitated by John Bruna. This is the 17th session in a series of teachings by John Bruna on Seven-Point Mind Training hosted by the Way of Compassion Dharma Center in Carbondale, CO USA. This teaching continues on the third point, using unfavorable circumstances as aids to…
