

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.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Aug 14, 2015 • 21min
Meditation - The Sky-like Mind (2015-08-12)
Meditation - The Sky-like Mind (2015-08-12) - listening and discovering the sky-like mind that is our true home.

Aug 7, 2015 • 48min
The Sacred Art of Listening (2015-08-05)
The Sacred Art of Listening (2015-08-05) - Deep listening - the kind of listening that brings intimacy and understanding—takes intentional practice. This talk looks at the societal and inner obstacles to an undistracted presence, and the mindfulness strategies that nourish our capacity to listen in a way that heals and connects.
Free download of Tara’s new 10 min meditation: “Mindful Breathing: Finding Calm and Ease” when you join her email list.

Aug 6, 2015 • 21min
Meditation: Relaxing, Breathing, Opening (2015-08-05)
Meditation: Relaxing, Breathing, Opening (2015-08-05)
Free download of Tara’s new 10 min meditation: “Mindful Breathing: Finding Calm and Ease” when you join her email list.

Aug 2, 2015 • 49min
The Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Working with Attachments and Addictions (2015-07-29)
The Realm of Hungry Ghosts (2015-07-29) - In Buddhist cosmology, the torment of intense desire that can never really be satisfied is depicted as the realm of Hungry Ghosts. This talk explores the attachments and addictions that so many of us struggle with, and the teachings and practices that can liberate us.
Your support enables us to continue to offer these talks freely. If you value them, I hope you will consider offering a donation at this time at http://www.tarabrach.com/donate.html. With thanks and love, Tara

Jul 31, 2015 • 13min
"Coming Back" - Meditation Instructions with Q and A (from retreat) (2015-06-26)
"Coming Back" - Meditation Instructions with Q and A (from retreat) (2015-06-26) - A special recording from the first morning of the 2015 IMCW Women's Retreat that offers further guidance and addresses some frequently asked questions about meditation. (13.5 min)

Jul 24, 2015 • 23min
Meditation - Relaxing Back into Wakeful Openness (2015-07-22)
Meditation - Relaxing Back into Wakeful Openness (2015-07-22) -
Your support enables us to continue to offer these talks freely. If you value them, I hope you will consider offering a donation at this time. With thanks and love, Tara
www.tarabrach.com

Jul 24, 2015 • 54min
That Bird Got My Wings (2015-07-22)
That Bird Got My Wings (2015-07-22) - This talk looks at how we are imprisoned by a limited sense of who we are, and how the wings of mindfulness and heartfulness enable us to realize the spirit that is our essence. We then look at how we can bring the wings of freedom to our engagement with others. The talk’s title is the name of a book written by Jarvis Masters, a deeply wise and inspiring African American man currently on death row at San Quentin prison.
Your support enables us to continue to offer these talks freely. If you value them, I hope you will consider offering a donation at this time. With thanks and love, Tara
www.tarabrach.com

Jul 17, 2015 • 1h
Unfolding of the Sacred Feminine (retreat) (2015-06-26)
The podcast delves into the awakening of the sacred feminine, sharing personal experiences of heart-opening challenges. It explores the interplay between the sacred feminine and masculine, emphasizing balance and shared belonging. The discussion includes topics on self-compassion, authenticity, empathy, and activism towards a more inclusive and loving world.

Jul 17, 2015 • 34min
Heart Meditation: Three Domains of Forgiveness (retreat) (2015-06-27)
Heart Meditation: Three Domains of Forgiveness (retreat) (2015-06-27) - Instruction and guided heart meditation on forgiveness from the 2015 IMCW Women's Retreat.
Your support will enable us to continue to offer these talks freely. If you value them, I hope you will consider offering a donation at this time. Visit: www.tarabrach.com.

Jul 11, 2015 • 51min
The Dance with Pain (2015-07-08)
The Dance with Pain (2015-07-08) - “Pain is inevitable and suffering is optional.” In this talk Tara explores the difference between pain and suffering and examines the most common, yet often unconscious, ways we resist pain. She then shares practices that help us find balance, equanimity and awakening in the midst.
Your support will enable us to continue to offer these talks freely. If you value them, I hope you will consider offering a donation at this time. Visit: www.tarabrach.com. A guided meditation on "Radical Acceptance of Pain" is available on the "Guided Meditations" page. With thanks and love, Tara