About this episode

John Bruna provides guidance on overcoming spiritual obstacles through understanding the 5 hinderances and exploring various antidotes.

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 prov...

People in this episode

Host: John Bruna

Topics covered

• spiritual practice
• obstacles
• antidotes
• Buddhism
• Enlightenment
• mind states

Keywords

• spiritual practice
• Buddhism
• obstacles
• Enlightenment
• mind states
• hinderances
• antidotes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Way of Compassion Dharma Center

Books & works: Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Places: Carbondale, Colorado

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