Tara Brach Coming Home to True Refuge | Finding Peace Through Awareness, Truth, and Love
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Jan 8, 2026 Explore the essence of finding true refuge through awareness, truth, and love. Discover how unprocessed fears create distractions and false refuges, pulling us away from presence. Delve into the transformative power of simply being, as Tara shares personal stories and guided reflections. Learn practical mindfulness techniques to cultivate genuine connection and belonging in your life. Engage with the metaphor of surfing life's waves to embrace experiences fully. This journey invites you to reconnect with your deepest sense of self and community.
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Stray Dog Finds A Homey Nap Spot
- A neighbor dog kept coming to a woman's house to nap and showed up with a note explaining he lived with three children and just needed rest.
- The story illustrates assumed belonging and the simple comfort of being welcomed into a communal space.
Background Fear Steals Presence
- A persistent background hum of unprocessed fear blocks presence and drives self-centered thoughts and busy doing.
- Recognizing this hum reveals why we often cannot feel at home in life or settle into peaceful presence.
Three Gateways To True Refuge
- True refuge is found in reality itself: awareness, truth, and love as interrelated gateways.
- These three portals (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha) are different faces of the same gem leading to homecoming.
