Meeting these Times with Courageous Love

This podcast features Tara Brach discussing the Buddhist concept of "disarming the heart" and cultivating radical compassion, particularly in challenging times. The talk progresses from self-compassion and disarming internal self-judgment to extending compassion to others, even those perceived as adversaries. Brach emphasizes the importance of recognizing the "spacesuit" of ego defenses and the role of anger as an initiator for change, not an end in itself. She offers practical advice, including a guided meditation, to help listeners cultivate a "strong back and soft front"—setting boundaries while maintaining compassion. The overall aim is to empower listeners to respond to conflict with courageous love and contribute to healing societal divides.