Way of Compassion Dharma Center
Way of Compassion Dharma Center
Latest Episodes
How to See Yourself as you Really Are 01 - Misperception and Elaboration
In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna begins commentary on a new text by His Holiness the Dalai Lama titled “How to See Yourself as you Really Are.” John focuses in on how we misperceive ourselves and objects, and how that leads to cra...
Following in the Buddha's Footsteps 15 - The Four Supreme Strivings
In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna teaches from Grand Junction, Colorado, and offers a glance view of the Buddhist path, covering many foundational aspects of the journey to enlightenment. He then returns to the text, "Following in ...
Following in the Buddha's Footsteps 14 - Overcoming Hindrances
In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna continues his commentary on overcoming the 5 hindrances as presented in the text "Following in the Buddha's Footsteps" by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chodron. This section des...
Following in the Buddha's Footsteps 13 - Antidotes to Hindrances
In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna offers a clear presentation of antidotes to the five hindrances to shamatha meditation and our path of awakening. He speaks specifically to cultivating love and appreciation rather than attachment,...
Following in the Buddha's Footsteps 12 - Counteracting Hindrances
In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna begins his guidance on overcoming the five hindrances, specifically in the phase of achieving shamatha, and more generally, in our day-to-day spiritual practices. This episode was recorded on Augus...