In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna continues to comment on the text How to See Yourself as You Really Are by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. John speaks on the section dedicated to the topics of persistence and hope, and he offers practical guidance on how we can uphold a vibrant practice even in the messiness of life. This episode was recorded on October 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 practices that are practical, accessible, and meet the needs of the communities we serve. As a traditional Buddhist center, all of our teachings are offered freely. If you would like to make a donation to support the center, please visit www.wocdc.org.

May you flourish in your practice and may all beings swiftly be free of suffering.

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna goes right to the roots of suffering with a clear and focused discussion about our fundamental misperceptions. He offers the medicine of dependent arising and interdependence as a way to heal from misperception and take more steps on the path to liberation from our suffering. This episode was recorded on September 30th, 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 meet the needs of the communities we serve. As a traditional Buddhist center, all of our teachings are offered freely. If you would like to make a donation to support the center, please visit www.wocdc.org.

May you flourish in your practice and may all beings swiftly be free of suffering.

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna continues his commentary on the root cause of suffering. He details how misperception of how we exist leads us to identify with “me and mine,” which burrows us deeper into the experience of suffering. John then follows with some strategies on how we can undermine this mechanism and find our way toward a greater capacity for genuine happiness. This episode was recorded on September 23rd, 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 meet the needs of the communities we serve. As a traditional Buddhist center, all of our teachings are offered freely. If you would like to make a donation to support the center, please visit www.wocdc.org.

May you flourish in your practice and may all beings swiftly be free of suffering.