Tara Brach cover image

Tara Brach

Latest episodes

undefined
11 snips
Feb 6, 2025 • 1h 11min

Meeting these Times with Courageous Love

The discussion delves into the multifaceted nature of love—both tender and fierce—acting as a healing force in a divided world. Mindfulness becomes a vital tool for cultivating compassion, while self-acceptance is emphasized as a path to courageous love. The importance of vulnerability is explored, linking it to deeper connections and emotional awareness. Personal stories illuminate how anger can transform into understanding, encouraging listeners to embrace all emotions while fostering justice and healing.
undefined
6 snips
Feb 6, 2025 • 20min

Meditation: Embodied Metta (19:37 min.)

Explore the transformative power of loving-kindness through mindful meditation. This journey invites you to engage in visualizations that release tension and foster openness. Discover how embodying metta can create a warm and receptive space within. Ultimately, it's about resting in loving presence, embracing whatever emotions arise.
undefined
98 snips
Jan 30, 2025 • 50min

The Infinite Game - From Self-Improvement to Spiritual Freedom

Dive into the profound potential of meditation as a gateway to spiritual freedom. Discover how deepening your practice can help navigate personal challenges with ease. Explore the vital role of self-compassion in healing and reconnecting with your inner goodness. Learn about the transformative power of spiritual community and how mindfulness can awaken compassion. Embrace the journey from striving for self-improvement to simply being present, while contemplating the connection between life, death, and the beauty of surrender.
undefined
24 snips
Jan 30, 2025 • 19min

Meditation: Open Awareness – Relaxing Back into Presence (19:20 min)

Explore the art of open awareness with a delightful guided meditation. Discover how to connect with the vibrancy of your body while embracing sensations of aliveness. Learn to relax back into the present moment and cultivate a deeper sense of unity. This experience encourages listeners to acknowledge distractions and find a joyful pathway home.
undefined
44 snips
Jan 23, 2025 • 46min

Radical Compassion – Loving Ourselves and Our World into Healing – Part 3

Explore the transformative power of the RAIN practice, which cultivates compassion and connection. Learn how to dismantle barriers to belonging and uncover the goodness in ourselves and others. Discover the challenges of self-centeredness, biases, and the fear of overwhelm. Delve into the idea of 'stealth metta' and use the mantra 'We are friends' to foster kindness. Experience the Tonglen practice, which turns suffering into strength. Engaging stories highlight our shared humanity and the deep connections we can form.
undefined
4 snips
Jan 23, 2025 • 16min

Meditation: Receiving Life in Open Awareness (16:06 min)

Explore the power of mindfulness as the podcast delves into body awareness and guided meditation. It emphasizes letting go of mental control and instead embracing the flow of life. Listeners are invited to scan their bodies, noticing sensations to foster relaxation. This practice leads to a profound sense of peace and presence, allowing for wakefulness and tenderness in everyday experiences.
undefined
49 snips
Jan 16, 2025 • 59min

Part 2 - Radical Compassion - Loving Ourselves and Our World into Healing

Explore the transformative power of radical compassion as it works to heal relationships. Discover how the RAIN practice helps navigate emotional reactivity that often blocks genuine connections. Uncover strategies to recognize the 'goodness behind the mask' within ourselves and others. Personal stories highlight the importance of self-awareness in fostering intimacy. Learn to embrace your emotions and nurture compassion to bridge the gaps in your relationships, especially during challenging times.
undefined
5 snips
Jan 16, 2025 • 20min

Meditation: Surrender into Living Presence

Discover the power of body awareness through a guided meditation that emphasizes connecting with your breath and heart. Learn to identify when your mind drifts into distractions and practice returning to the vibrancy of the present moment. This immersive experience encourages you to fully engage your senses, inviting a deeper connection to the living presence around you. Embrace the journey of surrendering into awareness.
undefined
33 snips
Jan 9, 2025 • 59min

Radical Compassion: Loving Ourselves and Our World into Healing, Part 1

Discover how the RAIN practice—Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture—can heal your heart and transform self-judgment into compassion. The story of the hidden golden Buddha serves as a beautiful metaphor for unveiling your true self. Learn about shifting from an 'I' mindset to a 'we' consciousness to foster connection and community. Delight in practical tips for incorporating mindfulness in daily life, nurturing emotional growth, and embracing your inner radiance as a path to healing.
undefined
11 snips
Jan 9, 2025 • 19min

Meditation: Cultivating a Gentle, Kind Attention (19:07 min.)

Explore the power of a gentle, kind attention through guided meditation. The session invites listeners to visualize warmth and openness while scanning their bodies. Embrace the ebb and flow of life with a friendly presence, fostering a deeper connection with the present moment. This practice encourages a receptive mindset, allowing for a more compassionate experience of all emotions.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode