Tara Brach Namaste: Honoring the Light in All Beings
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Jul 3, 2025 Explore the sacred ritual of Namaste as a means to recognize the light within ourselves and others. Discover how mindfulness can help us transcend our conditioned identities and reconnect with our inherent goodness. Heartfelt stories illustrate the transformative journey of compassion, even in the face of deep harm. Hear about personal growth through the metaphor of caterpillars transforming into butterflies. Finally, witness a remarkable tale of forgiveness that highlights the profound impact of love and connection in healing.
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Phil's Mugging Response
- Phil, a Buddhist, was mugged but responded with kindness and calm, avoiding harm.
- His genuine care led the mugger to lower the gun and feel a sense of doing good.
The Spacesuit Self and Ego
- We develop a 'spacesuit self' to protect us, but identifying with it makes us forget our true being.
- Our ego filters others through survival and social hierarchies, limiting genuine connection and deep seeing.
Healing Across Racial Hostility
- A black man married a white woman facing hostility but healed the pain by seeing both their true selves.
- Through presence and kindness, he helped open a path for mutual respect and healing over years.