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Following in the Buddha's Footsteps 13 - Antidotes to Hindrances

Season 7 · Episode 13

Monday, September 7, 2026 • Duration 50:16

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 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.

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Following in the Buddha's Footsteps 12 - Counteracting Hindrances

Season 7 · Episode 12

Monday, August 31, 2026 • Duration 52:48

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 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.

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

Season 7 · Episode 11

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 • Duration 01:11:05

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 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.

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

Season 7 · Episode 10

Monday, August 17, 2026 • Duration 01:06:54

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, 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.

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

Season 7 · Episode 9

Monday, August 3, 2026 • Duration 01:12:36

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 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.

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

Season 7 · Episode 8

Monday, July 27, 2026 • Duration 57:17

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, 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.

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

Season 7 · Episode 7

Monday, July 20, 2026 • Duration 39:32

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 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.

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

Season 7 · Episode 6

Monday, July 13, 2026 • Duration 46:22

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 guidance on how to balance our lives with enjoying sensual pleasures and cultivating contentment. This episode was recorded on June 24th, 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.

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Following in the Buddha's Footsteps 05 - Obstacles and Antidotes

Season 7 · Episode 5

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 • Duration 58:52

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 approaches a variety of antidotes and mind states that will help us overcome these stumbling blocks on the journey to Enlightenment. This episode was recorded on June 17th, 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.

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Following in the Buddha's Footsteps 04 - Ethical Conduct

Season 7 · Episode 4

Thursday, July 2, 2026 • Duration 50:04

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 ethics and cultivating concentration illustrating how what we do off the cushion impacts our time on the cushion. This episode was recorded on June 10th, 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.

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