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In Person and Online Sunday, August 10th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm John returns to the Durango Dharma Center to offer a workshop on the Six Perfections (Pāramitās)—a foundational framework of the Bodhisattva path in Mahāyāna Buddhism. These ancient practices aren’t lofty ideals; they’re practical guides to living with intentionality and compassion in our...
Join Our Exclusive 6-Week Online Workshop: The Wisdom of a Meaningful Life with John Bruna By request, John is opening up a fourth course! In these challenging times, it is critical to engage in sustainable self-care. There very clear methods to reduce stress, anxiety, and self-critical thoughts. In the process, actually develop skills to experience greater...
For mental health professionals - I am delighted to be partnering with TPN Health once again to provide an online training. Here is a brief description: This presentation will provide clinicians with practical methods to enhance client engagement in the therapeutic process by integrating mindfulness-based skills with Motivational Interviewing techniques. Participants will learn how to...
Fall Living Mindfully Retreat with John Bruna October 9th-12th, 2025 Early Bird Rate Until June 15! The Fall retreat will focus on reducing the cognitive distortions, as well as unhealthy mental habits and patterns that create emotional and physical distress. The skills of living mindfully empower you to engage in your lives in ways that...
Begin 2026 at the annual New Year’s meditation retreat with John and Laura at the Mercy Center in Auburn, CA. This is a rare opportunity to be guided in practice by both John Bruna and Laura Bartels! John and Laura The retreat is beginner friendly and will also allow for seasoned meditators to deepen their...
The Three Principal Aspects of the Path: A Daylong Retreat with John Bruna Hosted by the Durango Dharma Center Sunday, March 29th from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. IN PERSON & ON ZOOM In this daylong retreat, John Bruna will explore the timeless wisdom of The Three Principal Aspects of the Path, a short yet profound...
From Equanimity to Agency: Becoming an Active Participant in Your Own Life Saturday, July 11th, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 am, Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) 9 a.m. PDT / 12 p.m. EDT / 6 p.m. Central European Time (CET) Ways to attend: Online via Zoom: Click Here. In-person at Miyo Samten Ling Hermitage at 10:00 a.m....
11th-Step Retreat Open To All People in Recovery of any Kind, Family, and Friends Mercy Center, Auburn, CA – September 10-13, 2026 John and Peter are delighted to return to the Mercy Center in Auburn, CA for their annual 11th Step retreat. The retreat will focus on using the skills of meditation, mindfulness, and prayers...
John will be one of the main presenters at the Steps to Serenity Retreat at Camp Ross Relles in Nevada City, California. This is an 11th step focused weekend program, open to all 12 Step fellowship members, the retreat includes a collaborative effort of meetings, workshops, practitioners, and vendors. The primary focus is based on...
“Mindfulness is much more than present moment awareness; mindfulness includes and facilitates the cultivation of concentration, wisdom, and the ability to make healthy choices that foster genuine happiness and a meaningful life.”— John Bruna Our Living Mindfully retreats are offered twice a year, in the spring and fall, creating a dedicated space to pause, reflect,...
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