

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.
Episodes


Awakening Your Fearless Heart: Tara Brach on Facing Fear (Part 1)

Meditation: Open-Hearted Presence (23:49 min.)

Freedom from Inner and Outer Tyranny: The Path of Spiritual Warriors
This podcast is a monologue by Tara Brach exploring how to respond to global and personal anxieties with courage and compassion. Brach uses anecdotes, poetry, and examples from Star Wars and the lives of spiritual leaders to illustrate the importance of inner transformation. She proposes three "refuges" for cultivati...

Meditation: Coming Home to Openhearted Awareness (19 min.)

Equanimity - Part 4 of Present Heart: The Universal Expressions of Love

Meditation: The Space and Aliveness of Presence (21:56 min.)

Joy – Part 3 of Present Heart: The Universal Expressions of Love

Meditation: The Heartspace Where All is Welcome (18:40 min.)

Compassion - Part 2 of Present Heart: The Universal Expressions of Love

Meditation: Awareness is Our Home (21:39 min.)

Lovingkindness – Part 1 of Present Heart: The Universal Expressions of Love

Meditation: Living Presence (21:08 min.)

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 e...

Meditation: Embodied Metta (19:37 min.)

The Infinite Game - From Self-Improvement to Spiritual Freedom
This monologue podcast by Tara Brach focuses on deepening meditation practice and moving beyond the limitations of self-improvement. The podcast begins with anecdotes illustrating common misconceptions about spiritual awakening, then explores the detrimental effects of constantly striving for self-improvement in medit...

Meditation: Open Awareness – Relaxing Back into Presence (19:20 min)

Radical Compassion – Loving Ourselves and Our World into Healing – Part 3

Meditation: Receiving Life in Open Awareness (16:06 min)

Part 2 - Radical Compassion - Loving Ourselves and Our World into Healing
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