
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.
Latest episodes

May 2, 2024 • 60min
Homecoming to Loving Awareness (Retreat talk)
The podcast delves into the idea of self-identification and the sense of belonging, exploring the journey from separation to unity. It emphasizes the practice of meditation in dismantling the illusion of a separate self and cultivating a deeper connection with love and awareness. The chapters touch on topics like self-judgment, self-care, and the transformative power of mindfulness in shifting from self-centeredness to vast awareness.

May 2, 2024 • 19min
Meditation: Open Awareness – Relaxing Back into Presence
Explore the practice of open awareness meditation, connecting with the aliveness of sound and sensation, and the pathway to relaxing back into presence. Discover how attention can get distracted, but returning to the awake space within us can anchor us in the present moment.

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Apr 25, 2024 • 1h 8min
Cherishing Each Other: A Conversation with Tara Brach and Father Gregory Boyle
Tara Brach and Father Gregory Boyle discuss boundaries, compassion, unshakeable goodness, and belonging in a heartfelt conversation. They delve into the transformative power of love, tenderness, and cherishing in supporting marginalized communities. The podcast highlights the evolution of Homeboy Industries and the philosophy of creating a community where former enemies become allies through shared experiences. Embracing compassion, vulnerability, and presence are key themes, emphasizing the importance of connection, belonging, and unconditional love in healing.

Apr 25, 2024 • 22min
2024-04-24 - Meditation: Awakening through the Inner Body
Explore the inner body's energy and aliveness through a guided meditation, focusing on sensations and sound. Cultivate mindfulness and presence by observing sensations and breath. Extend compassion to oneself and others through the practice of meditation.

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Apr 18, 2024 • 57min
Spiritual Reparenting: Loving Ourselves into Healing (from retreat)
Explore the power of mindfulness and compassion in rewiring our brain and freeing our spirit. Learn how to break free from the trance of feeling unworthy and unlovable through wise attention. Discover the transformative impact of feeling cherished and the practice of spiritual reparenting for healing emotional wounds.

Apr 18, 2024 • 20min
Meditation: Inner Refuge of Calm
Explore meditations focusing on breath, body scan, and presence as pathways to inner refuge during times of stress. Cultivate mindfulness, relaxation, and peace through guided practices promoting calm, peace, and kindness towards oneself and others.

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Apr 11, 2024 • 54min
The Sacred Art of Listening
Exploring the transformative power of deep listening in relationships and the healing it brings. Emphasizing the challenges of fragmented attention in the digital age. Highlighting the compassionate act of deep listening to alleviate suffering and promote connection and understanding.

Apr 11, 2024 • 18min
Meditation: Listening to Life
Explore the art of deep listening in meditation, from tuning into external sounds to internal sensations. Embrace mindfulness and acceptance of the present moment, inviting peace and freedom in inhabiting our essence. Let life live through you, resting in open awareness and silence.

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Apr 4, 2024 • 1h 7min
2024-04-03 - Relating Wisely to our Inner Life: Tara and Lee C Camp
Tara and Lee C. Camp discuss radical self-acceptance, RAIN meditation, embracing self-acceptance, navigating pain with mindfulness, rain meditation for peace, exploring desire and mindfulness, and the transformative power of compassion.

Apr 4, 2024 • 17min
Meditation: A Present Heart
Explore the concept of 'present heart' in mindfulness meditation. Learn how to meet experiences with kindness and awareness. Dive into guided meditations focusing on awakening a courageous, awake heart and cultivating a sense of aliveness through intentional breathing and body scan.