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Tara Brach

by 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.

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Medicine for the Lonely Heart - Part One

#49 trending · Religion & Spirituality

What if the loneliness we feel—even when surrounded by others—is a longing for a deeper connection with ourselves and with life? In Part One of Medicine for the Lonely

Nov 13
57 min

Meditation: The Space of Loving Awareness (20:18 min)

#3 trending · Buddhism

In this guided meditation, Tara Brach invites us to discover the spaciousness of loving awareness by gently awakening through our senses. As we soften the body and bring

Nov 12
20 min

Your Future Self Turning Towards Your Awakened Heart-Mind

#4 trending · Buddhism

In this talk, Tara Brach explores how we can awaken to our deepest potential by connecting with our future self—the wise, loving, and compassionate awareness that is alre

Nov 6
55 min

Meditation: Vipassana - Insight or Mindfulness (20:44 min)

#29 trending · Buddhism

In this guided meditation, Tara Brach invites us into the practice of Vipassana, or insight meditation, gently awakening to the present moment through mindful awareness o

Nov 5
20 min

The Wings of Awakening – Self-Honesty & Love

#9 trending · Buddhism

When we struggle with fear, shame, or feelings of unworthiness, we often add another layer of suffering by judging ourselves for what we feel. These deeply conditioned pa

Oct 30
1 h 05 min

Meditation: Arriving in Open Presence (18:24 min)

In this guided meditation, Tara Brach invites us to settle into the stillness of the present moment and rediscover the open, awake awareness that is always here. Through

Oct 29
18 min

Cultivating a Courageous Heart - Part 2

How do we keep our hearts open when our world is filled with fear, anger, uncertainty and division? Tara continues our exploration of how mindfulness and compassion can

Oct 23
1 h 00 min

Meditation: Calling on Loving Presence (19:05 min.)

#46 trending · Buddhism

In this guided meditation, Tara Brach invites us to discover the healing power of calling on loving presence—a practice of taking refuge in compassion, opening to our dee

Oct 22
19 min

Cultivating a Courageous Heart – Part 1

How do we keep our hearts open when our world is filled with fear, anger, uncertainty and division? In Part 1 of Cultivating a Courageous Heart, we explore how mindfuln

Oct 15
49 min

Meditation: Everything Belongs (20:31 min.)

In this guided meditation, we explore the freedom that comes from allowing our experience to be just as it is. Beginning with the breath and a gentle body scan, we soften

Oct 14
20 min

The Healing Power of Imagination: Transform Yourself and the World, Part 2

What becomes possible when we learn to imagine from presence rather than fear? In Part 2 of this series, Tara explores spiritual imagination as a powerful capacity for

Oct 8
57 min

Meditation: Alert Inner Stillness (20:34 Min.)

Behind the changing sounds, sensations, feelings and thoughts is an alert inner stillness that is purely aware. This meditation begins with accessing the receptivity of a

Oct 7
20 min

The Healing Power of Imagination: Transform Yourself and the World, Part 1

What becomes possible when we learn to imagine from presence rather than fear? In Part 1 of this series, Tara explores spiritual imagination as a powerful capacity for

Sep 30
1 h 06 min

Meditation: Embodied Metta (20:07 min.)

In this guided meditation, Tara Brach invites us into an embodied practice of metta—loving-kindness—awakening a felt sense of openness, warmth and care throughout the bod

Sep 30
20 min

Pathways to Trusting the Gold

What would it mean to truly trust the goodness that lives within you? In this talk, Tara Brach explores what she calls "trusting the gold"—awakening from the stories of

Sep 24
1 h 05 min

Meditation: Resting in Reality (24 min)

In this guided meditation, Tara Brach invites us to relax out of the thinking mind and return to the living presence of the moment. Through a gentle body scan, awareness

Sep 23
23 min

The Wise Heart of Radical Acceptance

What would your life be like if you were no longer at war with your imperfections? In this talk, Tara explores Radical Acceptance as a pathway out of self-judgment, sha

Sep 17
1 h 07 min

Meditation: Aware and Alive (20 min.)

Just as a cup is full with water, this body is filled with awareness. As we sense the awareness inside the body, and the awareness that listens to sounds beyond the body,

Sep 17
20 min

Ask Me Anything, Part 3: Tara Answers Questions on Forgiveness, Injustice & Compassionate Parenting

How do we keep our hearts open when we've been deeply hurt? How do we respond to injustice without becoming consumed by anger? And how can we love without trying to contr

Sep 10
26 min

Meditation: Inner Refuge of Calm (20:25 min.)

In this guided meditation, we explore the possibility of finding an inner refuge of calm—a presence that can hold whatever is moving through our lives. Beginning with

Sep 9
20 min

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I’ve been listening since the Radical Acceptance book tour and each year I’m surprised by how the same simple practice can deepen into new layers of peace and understanding. Thank you for giving so freely for the betterment of humanity. You are a bodhisattva. 🙏💚

GreenHeartGoddess · Sep 2026

Thank you, Tara. Your meditations and talks have literally saved my life. Your talks are transformative and help me change my mindset. I’ve still struggling, but your talks and meditation. Keep me hopeful. I appreciate you with all that you do for the world in the community.

banterfan · Aug 2026

Tara, I’ve been having pain in my back for well over 6 months. The medical field has essentially become useless. Their ideas are stuck in the past and seldom do physicians think outside the box. But you do my Dear Tara. I listened to an archived podcast today on pain. And I can truly say my pain has improved. I felt like my life was disappearing and my person was getting small. Thank you for all you do; your loving & kindness goes a long way 💙

fhgjgijljhrymidrvj · Jul 2026

Thank you Tara for all you do. Your voice is the one I reach for in difficult times. I admire your integrity for not using ads, what a gift to your followers!

team Lolo · Feb 2026

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