Tara Brach

By: Tara Brach
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  • Tara Brach, Ph.D is an internationally known meditation teacher and author of bestselling Radical Acceptance, True Refuge and Radical Compassion. Tara shares a weekly guided meditation and talk that address 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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  • Realizing True Well-Being, Part 1

    Realizing True Well-Being, Part 1
    Apr 3 2025

    Buddhist psychology and the Western oriented field of positive psychology agree: How we pay attention determines whether we live primarily in fear and judgment, or happiness and peace. This two part series explores the teachings, practices and attitudes that enable us to live a meaningful life with a heart that is “happy for no reason.”

    In this talk, Tara explores:

    • the essential role of happiness in times of crisis—how choosing joy becomes a radical act of resilience and healing.
    • the trance of negativity and how mindfulness helps awaken our innate capacity for presence, gratitude, and inner freedom.
    • how positive psychology and Buddhist teachings together point us toward “happiness for no reason”—a deep sense of belonging and well-being.
    • the power of intention—how consciously choosing to flourish shifts us from survival mode into love, connection, and aliveness.
    • daily practices like gratitude and loving-kindness as pathways to true well-being and a heart ready for anything.
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    55 mins
  • Heart Meditation: Taking in the Goodness (24:08 min.)

    Heart Meditation: Taking in the Goodness (24:08 min.)
    Apr 3 2025

    Taking in the Goodness: Rumi said, “Whenever some kindness comes to you, turn that way – toward the source of kindness.” This meditation guides us to look for the source of loving and to turn in that direction. It begins with a lovingkindness practice that spreads the image of a smile into the body, then continues with a practice of seeing the goodness of ourselves and others.
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    24 mins
  • Awakening Your Fearless Heart: Tara Brach on Facing Fear (Part 2)

    Awakening Your Fearless Heart: Tara Brach on Facing Fear (Part 2)
    Mar 27 2025

    Fear is a universal human experience, but when it dominates our inner world, it can trap us in a sense of separation and suffering. In this profound talk, Tara Brach introduces how the transformative power of the RAIN meditation can help us face fear with courage and compassion. By bringing mindfulness and loving awareness to fear, we can move beyond its grip and reconnect with the boundless freedom of our true nature.

    What You’ll Learn:

    • Understanding Fear: How fear arises and creates a sense of separation.
    • The Power of RAIN: A step-by-step guide to using RAIN meditation to work with fear.
    • Awakening Awareness: Discovering the boundless love and presence that holds all emotions, including fear.

    Highlights:

    • Gain tools to transform fear into a gateway for healing and spiritual awakening.
    • Explore the compassionate practices that lead to a fearless heart.
    • Learn how to navigate fear with mindfulness and loving awareness.
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    58 mins

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So relaxing AND loving, great for the heart AND body mind. Very well eecomended for all the body mind conection.

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transforms you

I feel good I shared Tara with numerous friends that would appreciate her help and wisdom

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Life changing

Tara’s voice has guided me and shared insight to the deepest places in my soul.
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Incredible heart! Healing voice!

Tara Brach’s talks and meditations & humor soothe me no matter what is happening in my life! Her love comes through and is like a warm blanket or a hug just when I need it🙏🏼

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Peace in a podcast

Tara’s delivery and humor help to process our human experience, ancient wisdom & humor. I notice in times of heightened anxiety or stress in my life, that listening to this podcast soothes the anxious mind & body, and aids in purging the tension & replaced with strategies, meditation, knowledge, all very easily digestible. Tara drops wisdom & draws connection in a way that is so applicable to our modern world.

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calming and soothing

Tara is a great teacher and resource to bring peace for whatever comes up in life.
I have been listening to her for years.

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Lot of information and healing

Thank you Tara, great guidance and a lot of healing I have found for myself

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So grateful for your wisdom 🙏

Your wisdom helps my heart & mind every day & night. Sometimes your voice & stories give me the peace to sleep. Mahalo from Maui Hawaii💕🙏🦋

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Podcasts and talks

I love how you tell a humorous story and laugh at it. It make me feel you are very authentic.

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