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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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 June 29, 2016. The teachings are always offered freely. If you would like to make a secure, tax-deductible donation to support the teachings, please…
What does it mean to be a Buddhist? (Session 2)
John Bruna leads a Dharma Talk on the topic of “What does it mean to be a Buddhist?”. This discussion leads from the previous week where the 4 seals of Buddhist teaching were discussed.
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Approaching Buddhism: Proper Practice
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Approaching Buddhism: Analytical Meditation and Great Compassion
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