

Tara Brach
Tara Brach
Tara Brach, Ph.D is an internationally known meditation teacher and author of bestselling Radical Acceptance and True Refuge. Tara shares a weekly guided meditation and talk that blend Western psychology and Eastern spiritual practices. The podcast addresses the value of mindfulness meditation and self-compassion in relieving emotional suffering, serving spiritual awakening and bringing healing to our world.
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Dec 18, 2025 • 48min
Seeing the Light in Each Other
Dive into the exploration of seeing beyond the surface to recognize the sacred goodness in everyone. Learn how the practice of namaste can strengthen connections and transform relationships. Hear personal anecdotes illustrating how love can diffuse conflict and foster compassion, even in the face of violence. Discover practical tips to cultivate empathy and mirror others' light, leading to deeper understanding and healing in society. Ultimately, it's a guide to renewing your intention to appreciate the divine in yourself and others.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 21min
Meditation: Meeting Life with a Kind Presence (21:26 min.)
Discover the power of receptive listening and cultivating a kind presence. Start with setting intentions as you settle into a peaceful mindset. Experience a guided body scan, bringing gentle awareness to every part of your body. Learn to include sounds and sensations in your mindful practice. Embrace strong emotions with compassion and redirect your focus whenever your mind wanders. Conclude with a heartfelt blessing, expanding love and well-being to all beings and the earth.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 22min
Meditation: The Center of Now (22:26 min)
Discover how to awaken presence by tuning into your body and embracing aliveness. Engage in practices that relax the nervous system and enhance awareness of the heart and breath. Learn to sense vibrations and subtle energy throughout your body, while integrating sound into your experience. The journey culminates in a heartfelt prayer, inviting a profound connection with the 'now.' This guided session encourages a shift from thought to presence, fostering compassion for yourself and all beings.

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Dec 10, 2025 • 54min
The Liberating Power of Conscious Intention 2
Discover how conscious intention can reshape your life. Explore the contrast between fear-based and healing intentions, using mindfulness to examine your daily interactions. Learn practical techniques, like RAIN, to address harmful patterns and cultivate compassion. Understand the difference between true intentions and ego-driven desires. Reflect on mortality to prioritize meaningful presence now. Finally, embrace the power of intention as your heart's guiding compass, enhancing your connection to what truly matters.

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Dec 4, 2025 • 60min
The Liberating Power of Conscious Intention 1
Explore the liberating power of conscious intention and how it shapes our lives. Discover how remembering true intentions can guide choices and heal suffering. Delve into the difference between heart-centered and ego-driven motives. Learn practices to reconnect with your deepest aspirations and set intentions for daily encounters. Tara shares reflections on mindfulness and offers techniques to strengthen the habit of remembering true intentions. This insightful conversation encourages self-awareness and fosters a richer, more fulfilling life.

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Dec 3, 2025 • 23min
Meditation on Intention (22:39 min.)
Dive into a soothing guided meditation that emphasizes the power of intention. Begin with deep breathing to anchor and relax the body, leading to a heightened awareness of inner sensations. Engage with your heart's aspirations through gentle inquiry and chant Aum to enhance connection. Explore bodily relaxation and expand awareness to the surrounding sounds and energy. Experience the journey of returning to the present moment while softening your heart to receive your true desires.

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Nov 26, 2025 • 1h 1min
The Evolving of Generosity
Discover the transformative power of generosity as habits shift from grasping to giving. Hear the inspiring story of Tetsugen, who prioritized helping others over personal projects. Explore how acts of kindness can enhance well-being, supported by fascinating research. Delve into the evolutionary roots of giving and the importance of feeling 'enough.' Learn why busyness often hinders acts of kindness and how self-compassion lays the groundwork for generosity. This reflective journey ultimately encourages cultivating a heart open to love and giving.

Nov 26, 2025 • 20min
Meditation: Inner Space - Gateway to Open Awareness (20:08)
Dive into a guided meditation that encourages open awareness through imaginative prompts. Experience a unique zero-effort approach, exploring the spaces within your face, head, and throat. Feel the expansive energy in your heart and belly, grounding through your legs and feet. Visualize earth energy flowing in and expanding outward to the stars. Discover the connection between inner and outer spaces while expressing awareness through your heart, ultimately fostering a sense of unity with others.

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Nov 20, 2025 • 58min
Awakening Compassion in a Fearful World: The Practice of Tonglen
Explore how digital disconnection impacts our empathy in a world filled with anxiety. Discover the power of compassion amidst fear through the Tibetan practice of tonglen, which transforms suffering into care. Hear moving stories highlighting how perceiving vulnerability awakens our humanity. Engage in contemplative exercises that deepen your connection with others and learn practical tips for practicing tonglen. Join a guided meditation to expand care from one individual to a larger circle, fostering a sense of shared belonging.

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Nov 19, 2025 • 22min
Meditation: Collecting, Unifying and Opening the Mind (21:56 min.)
Dive into the art of listening as the host guides you to notice the delightful sounds around you. Experience the joy of being present in your body, softening tension and allowing sensations to flow. Discover how to give tender, loving attention to your breath, embracing its rhythm like a gentle conversation. Feel the pleasure that arises and recognize the stillness and love that are always within reach. This practice invites a nurturing return to awareness and connection.


