Tara Brach

The Three Steps of Letting Go

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Jun 16, 2022
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ANECDOTE

The Monks and the Mountain

  • Two monks hike up a mountain to meet Buddha.
  • One breaks his leg, the other chooses to help him, realizing that presence is the true summit.
INSIGHT

The Realization of Now

  • We often live as if on our way to a better future but true fulfillment lies in present moment awareness.
  • The spiritual path involves letting go of what hinders presence.
ANECDOTE

The Monkey Trap

  • A monkey trap uses a coconut with rice inside it.
  • The monkey gets its hand stuck because it won't let go of the rice, illustrating our attachment to desires.
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