Tara Brach

Meditation: Collecting, Unifying and Opening the Mind (21:56 min.)

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Nov 19, 2025
Dive into the art of listening as the host guides you to notice the delightful sounds around you. Experience the joy of being present in your body, softening tension and allowing sensations to flow. Discover how to give tender, loving attention to your breath, embracing its rhythm like a gentle conversation. Feel the pleasure that arises and recognize the stillness and love that are always within reach. This practice invites a nurturing return to awareness and connection.
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ADVICE

Begin By Listening To Sounds And Body

  • Relax and listen to sounds as they arise, letting them wash through without pushing anything away.
  • Soften around areas of tension and allow sensations to float and move in awareness.
ADVICE

Soften Around Tension

  • If you find tightness, intentionally soften around it and let it float in awareness.
  • Scan through the body with receptive attention, receiving sensations as a subtle energy field.
ADVICE

Attend To The Breath With Tenderness

  • Listen to the breath with very light, intimate attention as if it were a quiet loved one.
  • Include background sounds and avoid pushing anything away, keeping attention open and receptive.
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