Way of Compassion Dharma Center
Way of Compassion Dharma Center
Latest Episodes
Following in the Buddha's Footsteps 01- Refuge in Reality
In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna begins his commentary on the text “Following in the Buddha’s Footsteps,” written by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chödron. John covers a section in the text that is focused on t...
Following in the Buddha's Footsteps 02 - The Mind's Potential
In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna discusses the Mind’s potential and a variety of obstructions in our minds that prevent us from experiencing our Buddha nature. He also gives helpful and practical advice on how we can cultiva...
Following in the Buddha's Footsteps 03 - Dependent Origination
In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna continues to focus on the deep roots of wisdom within the Buddha’s teachings. He guides us to more clearly see our experiences through the lens of dependent origination, thus clearing away the obsc...
Following in the Buddha's Footsteps 04 - Ethical Conduct
In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna speaks about the importance of ethical conduct when engaging in a spiritual path. He shows the inter-relationship between ethics and cultivating concentration illustrating how what we do off the cu...
Following in the Buddha's Footsteps 05 - Obstacles and Antidotes
In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna gives clear and practical guidance on obstacles to our spiritual practice by focusing on the 5 hinderances. He then approaches a variety of antidotes and mind states that will help us overcome thes...