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by John Bruna
Traditional Buddhist teachings that are practical and relevant for everyday life in the modern world.
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- 6 days ago55 min
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 describes various methods for overcoming the hindrances to achieving shamatha, or samadhi. This episode was recorded on August 26th, 2026. Welcome to the Way of Compassion Dharma Center Podcast. Located in Carbondale, Colorado, the Way of Compassion Dharma...
- 1 weeks ago50 min
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, as well as some key antidotes to deluded doubt, which is a tricky stumbling block on our path. This episode was recorded on August 19th, 2026. Welcome to the Way of Compassion Dharma Center Podcast. Located in Carbondale, Colorado, the Way of Compassio...
- 2 weeks ago52 min
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 August 12th, 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, accessible, and m...
- 3 weeks ago1h 11m
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 the hindrance of deluded doubt by describing and commenting on three different types of deluded doubt that block progress on the path. This episode was recorded on August 5th, 2026. Welcome to the Way of Compassion Dharma Center Podcast. Located in Carbondale, Colorado, the Way of Compassion Dharma center's primary objective ...
- Aug 17, 20261h 6m
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 the ability for us to engage in a meaningful life, and how the more we can overcome restlessness, the more we can experience the mind's natural state of bliss, luminosity, and non-conceptuality. This episode was recorded on July 29th, 2026. Welcome to the Way of Compassion Dharma Center Podcast. Located in Carbondale, Colorado,...
- Aug 3, 20261h 12m
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 common examples of lethargy and some antidotes to overcoming these types of obstacles in our spiritual practice. This episode was recorded on July 15th, 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...
- Jul 27, 202657 min
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 destructive nature of anger and shares some practical guidance on how we can allow anger to arise and feel it without impulsively reacting to and creating more suffering for ourselves and others. This episode was recorded on July 8th, 2026. Welcome to the Way of Compassion Dharma Center Podcast. Located in Carbondale, Colorad...
- Jul 20, 202639 min
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 about the hinderances of sensual desire by offering clarity of how our addictions and attachments prevent us from engaging in a meaningful spiritual journey. This episode was recorded on July 1st, 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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