Tara Brach

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From Egoic to Unconditioned Loving Sep 08, 2013

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2013-09-04 - From Egoic to Unconditioned Loving - When we are caught in the sense of separation and unmet needs, our love is marbled with fear and attachment. This talk describes the chain of conditioning that perpetuates the constrictions of egoic love and explores several courageous activities--sharing our vulnerability, expressing love, extending and receiving love-- that awaken us to the vastness and freedom of pure loving awareness. Please support this podcast by donating at www.tarabrach.com or www.imcw.org. Your donations allow us to continue to freely offer the teachings!

Guided Meditation - Letting Life Be As It Is Sep 08, 2013

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2013-09-04 - Guided Meditation - Letting Life Be As It Is

Part 2: Relating to the Fearsome Deities Aug 30, 2013

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2013-08-28 - Part 2: Relating to the Fearsome Deities - Whenever Mara--the shadow side--appeared during the Buddha's life, his response was simple and liberating: "I see you Mara," and,"Please, come…let's have tea." In that spirit, this talk explores three approaches to relating to fear with a mindful and compassionate presence. The flute meditation at the end of the talk is given by Akal Dev. Please support this podcast by donating at www.tarabrach.com. Your donations allow us to continue to freely offer the teachings!

Guided Meditation: Rest As Presence Aug 30, 2013

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2013-08-28 - Guided Meditation: Rest As Presence

Part 1: Relating to the Fearsome Deities Aug 23, 2013

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2013-08-21 - Part 1: Relating to the Fearsome Deities - Our relationship to fear shapes our life experience. If we are unconscious, and reflexively try to manage fear, our identity takes the shape of the body of fear. If instead we learn to attend and befriend fear, we discover the freedom of our awakened heart. Please support this podcast by donating at www.tarabrach.com or www.imcw.org. Your donations allow us to continue to freely offer the teachings!

Guided Meditation: Resting As Awareness Aug 23, 2013

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2013-08-21 - Guided Meditation: Resting As Awareness

The Gift of Silence - (from 2007) Aug 18, 2013

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2007-09-26 - The Gift of Silence - Through all spiritual traditions, there is a valuing of silence and stillness. When the mind has quieted, it becomes possible to see into the truth of what we are. Yet quieting can turn into a battle with the process of the thinking mind. This talk explores practices that allow us to settle in a natural way, the presence which is silence itself, and the wisdom and love that flows freely when we live from that silence. Please support the continuation of this podcast by donating at www.tarabrach.com or www.imcw.org. Thank you for your generosity.

Guided Meditation: Into the Stillness Aug 18, 2013

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2007-09-26 - Guided Meditation: Into the Stillness

True Belonging Aug 09, 2013

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2013-08-07 - True Belonging - We all have a longing to belong. When pursued at the egoic level--often through our good-personhood projects--there may be temporary satisfaction but our sense of separation is ultimately reinforced. In contrast, bringing mindfulness and compassion to whatever is arising dissolves the sense of separation and reveals the basic goodness of our own loving presence. Please support this podcast by donating at www.tarabrach.com or www.imcw.org. Your donations allow us to continue to freely offer the teachings!

Meditation: The Aliveness and Space of Presence Aug 09, 2013

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2013-08-07 - Guided Meditation - The Aliveness and Space of Presence