Tara Brach
Tara Brach
Tara Brach, Ph.D is an internationally known meditation teacher and author of bestselling Radical Acceptance and True Refuge. Tara shares a weekly guided meditation and talk that blend Western psychology and Eastern spiritual practices. The podcast addresses the value of mindfulness meditation and self-compassion in relieving emotional suffering, serving spiritual awakening and bringing healing to our world.
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Jul 4, 2024 • 51min
Embodied Presence (Part 1) – Planting Our Roots in the Universe
Exploring the importance of being present in our bodies and reconnecting with ourselves. Discussing mindfulness practices to navigate fears and tensions and cultivate a sense of aliveness. Embracing the mystery of existence through hugging meditation and embracing sensations in the body.
Jul 4, 2024 • 20min
Meditation: Portal to Sacred Presence (22:01 min.)
Join Tara Brach in a guided meditation that helps you relax by scanning your body, softening tension, and cultivating a sense of kindness towards yourself. Explore the mysterious formless presence that is our source, letting life be just as it is.
Jun 27, 2024 • 18min
Meditation: Lighting Up Your Energy Body
Explore the power of body-centered meditation and energy visualization to awaken inner luminosity and connect with radiant awareness. Discover how breath and attention can guide us to a more subtle frequency of aliveness.
Jun 26, 2024 • 1h 28min
For the Love of Dogs…and All Beings
Tara Brach explores interbeing with Mark Drucker and Drew Webster, focusing on deepening connections with dogs and all beings. They discuss the impact of presence, relationships, and love, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all species. The podcast highlights the lessons and joy found in walking dogs and the importance of acknowledging sentience in animals.
Jun 20, 2024 • 55min
Beloved Community
Exploring racism in America, evolution of consciousness towards unity, impact of disconnecting from the heart on society, unpacking racial trauma and white privilege, navigating racism in spiritual spaces
Jun 20, 2024 • 22min
Meditation: Relaxing Open into Full Presence
The podcast explores relaxation and full presence through a gentle meditation. It emphasizes the importance of waking up our senses and intentionally relaxing with our changing experiences. The meditation aims to bring a sense of openheartedness, peace, and homecoming.
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Jun 13, 2024 • 50min
Disarming Our Hearts - Part 2: Guidance from the Bodhisattva Path
Exploring empathy, compassion, and the Bodhisattva path as antidotes to fear and hatred. Discussing personal stories in conflict zones and the transformative power of responding with love. Embracing compassion and care for a peaceful and respectful global community.
Jun 13, 2024 • 22min
Meditation: Awareness is Our Home
A guided meditation practice focusing on self-awareness, relaxation, and sending positive wishes for healing and peace. Coming into our senses through a body scan, resting in awareness, and offering blessings to ourselves and others. Sensing the heart space as boundless and including all of life. May all beings find peace, happiness, joy, awaken, and be free. Namaste.
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Jun 6, 2024 • 58min
Disarming Our Hearts - Part 1
Explore the impact of judgments on connection, bridging divides with compassion, and cultivating belonging. Discover the power of letting go of resentment and fostering emotional reconciliation through mindfulness and compassion practices.
Jun 6, 2024 • 20min
Meditation: Body and Spirit
Join Tara Brach in a guided meditation to relax and awaken through the physical body, uncovering the formless dimension of awareness and spirit. Includes a beautiful poem by Mary Oliver.
