Way of Compassion Dharma Center

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

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

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"

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

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,

Following in the Buddha's Footsteps 11 - Hindrance of Deluded Doubt

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna continues to discuss the hindrances to our spiritual practice, and specifically the achievement of shamatha. He focuses on

Following in the Buddha's Footsteps 10 - Hindrance of Restlessness

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna engages us in a Dharma talk focused on the hindrance of restlessness. He describes how our distracted minds are limiting th

Following in the Buddha's Footsteps 09 - Hinderance of Lethargy

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna talks about how the hindrance of lethargy and sleepiness impacts our opportunity to live a meaningful life. He describes co

Following in the Buddha's Footsteps 08 - Hinderance of Malice

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna offers clarifying guidance on how we can relate with malice and other forms of ill will in a healthy way. He describes the

Following in the Buddha's Footsteps 07 - Hinderance of Sensual Desire

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna continues to offer commentary on the text “Following in the Buddha’s Footsteps”. He expands the depth of understanding abou

Following in the Buddha's Footsteps 06 - Craving and Contentment

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna continues to comment on hinderances to our spiritual growth by focusing in on sensual desire and craving. He offers helpful

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 approac

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 e

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 experien

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 natu

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 Venerab

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path 68 - Perfecting Wisdom

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna gives his last dharma talk from the text, “How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path”. In this final session he continues t

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path 67 - Wisdom in Practice

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna guides us deeper into Buddhist wisdom. He helps us deepen our understanding and practices for cultivating the deeper states

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path 66 - Sense of Self

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna offers guidance regarding the wisdom aspect of Buddhism. He describes how the sense of self that we have is a dependently o

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path 65 - The Two Truths

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna hosts a discussion and offers commentary about how we can engage with the perfection of wisdom in our daily lives. He encou