The Three Refuges - Gateways to Belonging and Freedom
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Jan 2, 2025
Discover the healing power of meditation and how it fosters loving-kindness, illustrated through a touching story of a mother and daughter. Explore the inner treasures within, emphasizing genuine connections through three gateways. Tackle anxiety with mindfulness practices while highlighting the vital role of community in spiritual growth. Embrace vulnerability and empathy for deeper connections, culminating in a reflective ceremony that promotes inclusivity and understanding.
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The Diamond Thief
A diamond thief follows a merchant for days, trying to steal a gem.
The merchant reveals he hid it in the thief's pocket.
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Inner Treasure
The sought-after treasure is within us, not external.
Spiritual practice is about remembering our inherent worth, not acquiring something new.
insights INSIGHT
Three Refuges
Three gateways to spiritual remembering are presented: Buddha (awareness), Dharma (truth), and Sangha (community).
These refuges help us rediscover our sense of belonging.
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This book preserves Maharaj's dialogues with followers from around the world who sought his guidance in destroying false identities. His sole concern was with human suffering and the ending of suffering. Maharaj taught that the mind must recognize and penetrate its own state of being, breaking the mind's false identification with the ego, and knowing that 'You are already That'. His discussions are direct, provocative, and profoundly simple, aiming to guide individuals to an understanding of their true nature and the timelessness of being[1][3][4].
We all need ways to guide our attention that allow us to find wisdom, love and freedom in the midst of our lives. This talk reviews three archetypal gateways—Buddha/awareness, Dharma/truth, and Sangha/loving community. Through teachings, guided meditations and a traditional refuge ritual, we engage together in bringing alive these pathways to healing and peace.
In this video, Tara explores:
Spiritual practice as a journey of remembering our inherent goodness and reconnecting to what truly matters.
The Three Refuges—Buddha (awareness), Dharma (truth), and Sangha (community)—as pathways to peace and belonging.
The difference between false refuges, like seeking approval or blame, and true refuge found in presence and self-compassion.
How the RAIN practice (Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture) transforms challenging emotions into spacious awareness.
The power of widening our circles of belonging through vulnerability, active listening, and embracing shared humanity.
Tara Brach 