Way of Compassion Dharma Center
Traditional Buddhist teachings that are practical and relevant for everyday life in the modern world.
Podcasting since 2022 • 118 episodes
Way of Compassion Dharma Center
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Samsara, Nirvana and Buddha Nature 22 - Misperception
In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna begins a series of teachings that will give an in-depth view of the 12 links of dependent origination. He spends this session talking about the first link, defined as ignorance or misperception, th...
September 16, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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50:57
Samsara, Nirvana and Buddha Nature 21 - Question and Answer Session
In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna gives a recap of the refuge and bodhicitta verse that was discussed over the past two weeks. He then takes time to answer a variety of questions from the sangha. This episode was recorded on August...
September 10, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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1:07:16
Samsara, Nirvana and Buddha Nature 20 - The Six Perfections
In this episode, Spiritual Director John Bruna talks about the path of a bodhisattva as the six perfections of generosity, ethics, patience, joyous effort, concentration, and wisdom. He also translates these perfections into a variety of differ...
September 04, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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57:02
Samsara, Nirvana and Buddha Nature 19 - Taking Refuge in the Truth
In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna offers an in-depth perspective of the Buddhist notion of taking refuge. He describes how we are taking refuge in the truth and the supportive structures that allow us to nurture a path of increasin...
August 19, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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54:41
Samsara, Nirvana and Buddha Nature 18 - The Medicine of Buddha Dharma
In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna digs into the heart of the Buddha’s teachings on the removal of all suffering. He intertwines commentary on Buddha Nature and the Bodhisattva path while showing us steps along the way for removing ...
August 14, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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50:16