Tara Brach

Meditation: A Witnessing, Kind Presence

Sep 12, 2024
Explore the power of meditation through body scanning and mindfulness. Experience a guided practice that promotes self-awareness and a compassionate approach to emotional and physical pain. Embrace the idea of being a kind witness to your own feelings, while connecting with a broader sense of community. Conclude with a heartfelt prayer that extends love and awareness to all beings.
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ADVICE

Body Scan Meditation

  • Start by softening your gaze and smiling with your eyes and mouth.
  • Scan down your body, relaxing each part and feeling the aliveness within.
ADVICE

Returning to the Breath

  • If your attention wanders, gently guide it back to your breath.
  • Use your breath as an anchor to stabilize your attention.
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Responding to Difficulty

  • Approach difficult emotions or physical pain with a kind presence.
  • Breathe with the discomfort and be a loving witness.
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