Tara Brach Lovingkindness – Part 1 of Present Heart: The Universal Expressions of Love
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Feb 13, 2025 Uncover the profound nature of lovingkindness and its impact on personal growth. Explore how habitual patterns can block our ability to express love fully. Dive into the story of a clay Buddha, hidden gold under the surface, symbolizing our true selves beneath societal pressures. Learn practical techniques to cultivate lovingkindness for yourself and others. Reflect on emotional barriers in relationships and discover practices that foster authentic connections and forgiveness for transformative bonds.
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Nurturing Hearts in Challenging Times
- Nurturing our hearts is crucial, especially during times of injustice and cruelty.
- These challenging times can evoke our own shadow and reactivity, but the world needs our light, which shines through open hearts.
Four Expressions of Love
- Tara Brach explores love's flavors: lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity.
- These are described in Buddhism as the Brahma-viharas, the divine abodes, expressions of our heart's evolutionary potential.
Balancing Emotional Presence and Heart Practices
- Address strong emotions with presence, using practices like RAIN, before engaging in heart practices.
- Combine honest presence with an open heart—both are necessary.
