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Way of Compassion Dharma Center

Traditional Buddhist teachings that are practical and relevant for everyday life in the modern world.

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46:29

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path 58 -...

Way of Compassion Dharma Center ·

2026/04/10

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna offers a commentary on The Perfection of Joyous Effort. He speaks about the benefits of this practice and some obstacles that prevent us from engaging in meaningful dharma practice. This episode was recorded on March 4th, 2026. Welcome to the Way of Compassion Dharma Center Podcast. Located in Carbondale, Colorado, the Way of Compassion Dharma center's primary objective is to provide programs of Buddhist studies and practices that are practical,...

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61:09

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path 56 -...

Way of Compassion Dharma Center ·

2026/04/03

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna offers an overview of the path through a brief description of the Noble Eightfold Path. He then specifically focuses on the importance of ethics by expanding on the truth that all happiness comes from virtue. This episode was recorded on February 25th, 2026. Welcome to the Way of Compassion Dharma Center Podcast. Located in Carbondale, Colorado, the Way of Compassion Dharma center's primary objective is to provide programs of Buddhist studies an...

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63:14

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path 56 - Losar...

Way of Compassion Dharma Center ·

2026/03/30

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna teaches on Losar, welcoming in the year of the Fire Horse with a teaching about the 3 higher trainings of ethics, wisdom, and concentration. He follows these foundational and transformative teachings with a Chenrezig purification practice focused on the 4 opponent powers. This episode was recorded on February 18th, 2026. Welcome to the Way of Compassion Dharma Center Podcast. Located in Carbondale, Colorado, the Way of Compassion Dharma center's...

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42:30

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path 55 -...

Way of Compassion Dharma Center ·

2026/03/20

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna offers a talk on patience and renunciation. He offers a modern interpretation of these two important aspects of living a meaningful life based in wisdom which will lead us to an experience of genuine happiness. This episode was recorded on February 11th, 2026. Welcome to the Way of Compassion Dharma Center Podcast. Located in Carbondale, Colorado, the Way of Compassion Dharma center's primary objective is to provide programs of Buddhist studies a...

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59:12

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path 54 -...

Way of Compassion Dharma Center ·

2026/03/13

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna teaches on the perfection of generosity within the context of the 6 perfections of Tibetan Buddhism. He describes how generosity counteracts our attachment and self-centeredness, which are the roots of our suffering, and offers practical guidance on how to engage in generosity in our daily lives. This episode was recorded on February 4th, 2026. Welcome to the Way of Compassion Dharma Center Podcast. Located in Carbondale, Colorado, the Way of Com...

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25:03

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path 53 -...

Way of Compassion Dharma Center ·

2026/03/04

In this session, spiritual director John Bruna clarifies the powerfully transformative practice of tonglen. He speaks about this practice of giving and taking as an antidote to the root of our suffering, self-centeredness, and also guides us in a tonglen meditation practice. This episode was recorded on January 28th, 2026. Welcome to the Way of Compassion Dharma Center Podcast. Located in Carbondale, Colorado, the Way of Compassion Dharma center's primary objective is to provide programs of B...

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41:58

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path 52 -...

Way of Compassion Dharma Center ·

2026/02/26

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna continues his commentary on “How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path”. This week he gives practical guidance on how we can engage with practices to slowly transform cherishing ourselves to cherishing others, while still maintaining a healthy sense of self-worth. This episode was recorded on January 21st, 2026. Welcome to the Way of Compassion Dharma Center Podcast. Located in Carbondale, Colorado, the Way of Compassion Dharma center's prim...

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55:22

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path 51 -...

Way of Compassion Dharma Center ·

2026/02/20

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna gives in-depth commentary and guidance on the benefits of cherishing others. He speaks about how we can engage with cherishing others in wise and compassionate ways that encourage a recognition of the reality of interdependence while maintaining healthy self-care that will keep us fueled up for the journey to Enlightenment. This episode was recorded on January 14th, 2026. Welcome to the Way of Compassion Dharma Center Podcast. Located in Carbonda...

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59:31

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path 50 -...

Way of Compassion Dharma Center ·

2026/02/13

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna gives commentary and guidance on how self-centeredness is at the core of our suffering. He offers advice on how we can balance our need for self-care while slowly eliminating self-centeredness from our actions. This episode was recorded on January 7th, 2026. Welcome to the Way of Compassion Dharma Center Podcast. Located in Carbondale, Colorado, the Way of Compassion Dharma center's primary objective is to provide programs of Buddhist studies and...

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44:16

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path 49 -...

Way of Compassion Dharma Center ·

2026/02/05

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna gives his commentary on the disadvantages of self-centeredness. He gives a variety of practical techniques to slowly overcome this habitual pattern through recognizing more accurately how we exist in the world. John also mentions that the more we can come to know our Buddha Nature and be guided by our primordial wisdom, the less we will suffer. This episode was recorded on December 24th, 2025. Welcome to the Way of Compassion Dharma Center Podcas...

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59:49

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path 48 -...

Way of Compassion Dharma Center ·

2026/01/26

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna covers one of the meditation methods for cultivating Bodhicitta known as Equalizing oneself with others. He offers approachable steps for engaging in the brief and extensive versions of this meditation that encourage the core motivation of the Mahayana path. This episode was recorded on December 17th, 2025. Welcome to the Way of Compassion Dharma Center Podcast. Located in Carbondale, Colorado, the Way of Compassion Dharma center's primary object...

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56:21

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path 47 - The...

Way of Compassion Dharma Center ·

2026/01/09

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna continues his commentary on the text “How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path” by Kathleen McDonald. The focus of this talk is on how self-centeredness is a basis of our suffering and how recognizing the interdependent nature of our lives leads us closer to liberation This episode was recorded on December 10th, 2025. Welcome to the Way of Compassion Dharma Center Podcast. Located in Carbondale, Colorado, the Way of Compassion Dharma center's ...

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43:19

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path 46 -...

Way of Compassion Dharma Center ·

2026/01/02

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna comes to the culminating phase of the seven-point cause and result for cultivating bodhicitta. This seventh and final point, which is developing the motivation of bodhicitta, is the result of the previous 6 points that were covered in detail over the past several dharma talks. Bodhicitta is the aspiration and engagement in the path to become a fully enlightened Buddha so that one can be of most benefit in leading every sentient being to their own...

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47:47

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path 45 - Great...

Way of Compassion Dharma Center ·

2025/12/29

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna introduces a variety of graduated steps that will lead us to the great resolve of bodhicitta, in which one takes on the personal responsibility of removing the suffering of every sentient being. He invites us to keep this vision in our minds while offering practical practices that meet us where we are in our journey. This episode was recorded on November 26th, 2025. Welcome to the Way of Compassion Dharma Center Podcast. Located in Carbondale, Co...

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44:15

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path 44 -...

Way of Compassion Dharma Center ·

2025/12/22

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna teaches us some valuable techniques for cultivating love. He suggests meditation methods that can aid in our cultivation of loving kindness for ourselves, our loved ones, strangers, and people who challenge us. This episode was recorded on November 12th, 2025. Welcome to the Way of Compassion Dharma Center Podcast. Located in Carbondale, Colorado, the Way of Compassion Dharma center's primary objective is to provide programs of Buddhist studies a...

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38:53

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path 43 -...

Way of Compassion Dharma Center ·

2025/12/17

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna offers commentary on how we can cultivate great compassion known as bodhicitta by repaying the kindness of others. He speaks about how the urge to repay the kindness of others arises naturally when we reflect on the kindness we have received. This episode was recorded on November 5th, 2025. Welcome to the Way of Compassion Dharma Center Podcast. Located in Carbondale, Colorado, the Way of Compassion Dharma center's primary objective is to provide...

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38:16

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path 42 - The...

Way of Compassion Dharma Center ·

2025/12/15

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna continues to discuss how we can develop the foundation and motivation of the Mahayana path: Great Compassion. He speaks about how Bodhicitta begins with equanimity and then moves to seeing all beings as having been our kind mothers. John gives a variety of entry points to this challenging task and offers practical guidance suited for our Western minds. This episode was recorded on October 29th, 2025. Welcome to the Way of Compassion Dharma Center...

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50:34

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path 41 - Mamaste

Way of Compassion Dharma Center ·

2025/12/11

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna continues to give commentary on the text “How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path”. He unpacks the first two points in the seven-fold cause and effect, focused on the cultivation of bodhicitta. Various perspectives are offered on the methods to develop compassion for all beings and to explore our connection to one another. This episode was recorded on October 22nd, 2025. Welcome to the Way of Compassion Dharma Center Podcast. Located in Carbond...

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51:42

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path 40 -...

Way of Compassion Dharma Center ·

2025/12/08

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna gives guidance on how we can train in the skill of equanimity. He gives many valuable perspective shifts that help us engage with people who harm us or harm others. Equanimity is the baseline for cultivating Bodhicitta, which is the only motivation that will lead us to the Enlightenment of a Buddha. This episode was recorded on October 15th, 2025. Welcome to the Way of Compassion Dharma Center Podcast. Located in Carbondale, Colorado, the Way of...

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61:02

How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path 39 -...

Way of Compassion Dharma Center ·

2025/12/03

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna offers a variety of techniques for developing equanimity for three different categories of people: friends, enemies, and strangers. He describes how to meet ourselves where we are. and encourages us to expand our circle of loving care to those who are strangers or who have harmed us. This episode was recorded on October 8th, 2025. Welcome to the Way of Compassion Dharma Center Podcast. Located in Carbondale, Colorado, the Way of Compassion Dharm...

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