Tara Brach

Tara Brach
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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.

  1. Meditation: Open-Hearted Presence (23:49 min.)

    MAR 20

    Meditation: Open-Hearted Presence (23:49 min.)

    This meditation establishes a kind attention by bringing the imagery and felt sense of a smile into the body scan and then, with the breath as a home base, opens the attention to changing experience. We end with a brief loving kindness reflection.

    24 min
  2. Freedom from Inner and Outer Tyranny: The Path of Spiritual Warriors

    MAR 13

    Freedom from Inner and Outer Tyranny: The Path of Spiritual Warriors

    Many agree that this is the most unpredictable and dangerous time we’ve ever lived through. How do we hold what is unfolding, and respond with courage and clarity?  In this talk we reflect on the ways we become spiritual warriors dedicated to freeing ourselves from the inner domination of fear (hatred, delusion) and freeing our world from external forms of tyranny. In this talk, Tara explores: The roots of tyranny and fear—how unprocessed fear fuels aggression, domination, and the rise of authoritarianism. The power of belonging—why remembering our interconnectedness can empower resistance against oppression. Inner freedom as a path to outer change—how mindfulness and heart-centered practices dismantle fear and awaken courage. The role of the spiritual warrior—cultivating presence, compassion, and truth to stand against inner and outer oppression. Taking action from love, not fear—how small, heartfelt acts contribute to collective healing and justice.

    47 min
  3. Meditation: Coming Home to Openhearted Awareness (19 min.)

    MAR 13

    Meditation: Coming Home to Openhearted Awareness (19 min.)

    In daily life we often leave ourselves, get lost in thoughts, and cut off from a direct, openhearted experience of our life. This meditation reconnects by opening all the senses, turning towards the awareness that is here, and resting in the awakened heartspace that includes and tenderly holds our moment to moment experience (a special favorite from the archives).

    19 min
  4. Equanimity - Part 4 of Present Heart: The Universal Expressions of Love

    MAR 6

    Equanimity - Part 4 of Present Heart: The Universal Expressions of Love

    Part 4: Equanimity - unfolds as we find a wise balance and spaciousness in the midst of this living, dying world. This series reflects on four primary expressions of an awake, wise heart: lovingkindness, compassion, joy and equanimity. In each talk we explore the habitual patterning that blocks our full realization of these innate capacities, and the understandings and practices that nurture their unfolding. In this talk, Tara explores: A Heart Ready for Anything – Practical reflections and meditations to cultivate equanimity in relationships and daily life. The Wisdom of Equanimity – How balance and spacious awareness free us from reactivity and deepen our capacity for love. Equanimity as the Ground for Compassion – The role of equanimity in keeping love from contracting into attachment and compassion from turning into pity. Navigating Emotional Waves – The metaphor of the ocean and waves to cultivate presence amidst life’s inevitable challenges. The Shadow Side of Equanimity – How indifference can masquerade as equanimity and the importance of staying engaged with life.

    52 min
  5. Meditation: The Space and Aliveness of Presence (21:56 min.)

    MAR 6

    Meditation: The Space and Aliveness of Presence (21:56 min.)

    We arrive in presence by deepening attention in the body; relaxing and awakening through a body scan. That presence deepens as we bring our attention to the space of awareness that includes the changing flow of sounds, sensations and feelings. In that wholeness of formlessness and form, we discover our natural being - open, awake and tender.

    22 min
  6. Meditation: The Heartspace Where All is Welcome (18:40 min.)

    FEB 27

    Meditation: The Heartspace Where All is Welcome (18:40 min.)

    This meditation scans through the body, and awakens attention to the open, inclusive awareness that all life arises in. We then explore experiencing that openness in the region of the heart, saying yes to life and including whatever is here with unconditional presence.

    19 min
  7. Compassion - Part 2 of Present Heart: The Universal Expressions of Love

    FEB 20

    Compassion - Part 2 of Present Heart: The Universal Expressions of Love

    Compassion – the tender resonance of heart – awakens as we allow ourselves to be touched by our shared vulnerability. This series reflects on four primary expressions of an awake, wise heart: lovingkindness, compassion, joy and equanimity. In each talk we explore the habitual patterning that blocks our full realization of these innate capacities, and the understandings and practices that nurture their unfolding.

    54 min
  8. Lovingkindness – Part 1 of Present Heart: The Universal Expressions of Love

    FEB 13

    Lovingkindness – Part 1 of Present Heart: The Universal Expressions of Love

    Discover the essence of lovingkindness in this first talk of Tara Brach's series, "Present Heart: The Universal Expressions of Love." This series delves into four primary qualities of an awake, wise heart: lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity.   In Part 1, Tara explores the nature of lovingkindness — how it can be blocked by our habitual patterns, and how we can nurture and fully realize this innate capacity through mindful practices and understanding. ❤️   What You’ll Learn: Understanding the nature of lovingkindness and its role in spiritual growth Recognizing the habitual patterns that block the expression of love Learning practical techniques to cultivate and deepen lovingkindness Insights on how lovingkindness can transform your relationship with yourself and others

    55 min
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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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  • Creator
    Tara Brach
  • Years Active
    2007 - 2025
  • Episodes
    1.5K
  • Rating
    Clean
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