About this episode

John Bruna discusses taking refuge as part of the path to Enlightenment based on the text by the Dalai Lama and Thubten Chödron.

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 Venerable Thubten Chödron. John covers a section in the text that is focused on taking refuge and gives clarifying guidance on this aspect of the path to Enlightenment. This episode was recorded on May 20th, 2026. Welcome to the Way of Compassion Dharma Center Podcast. Located in Carbondale, Colorado, the Way of Compassion Dharma c...

People in this episode

Host: John Bruna

Topics covered

• Buddhism
• Enlightenment
• Refuge
• Spiritual Guidance
• Dalai Lama
• Thubten Chödron

Keywords

• Buddhism
• Enlightenment
• refuge
• spirituality
• Dalai Lama
• Thubten Chödron
• Way of Compassion

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Carbondale, Colorado

More episodes of Way of Compassion Dharma Center

• How to Meditate on the Stages of the Path 68 - Perfecting Wisdom · June 15, 2026 · 45 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Way of Compassion Dharma Center podcast page.