Religion Quotes by Tara Brach

11 Religion quotes by Tara Brach

Tara Brach’s eleven short reflections weave mindfulness into the fabric of religious thought. This compact set serves as a gentle invitation to explore her calm, contemplative voice.

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Awakening self-compassion is often the greatest challenge people face on the spiritual path.

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“Stepping out of the busyness, stopping our endless pursuit of getting somewhere else, is perhaps the most beautiful offering we can make…

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Stopping the endless pursuit of getting somewhere else is the perhaps most beautiful offering we can make to our spirit.

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A lot of times in spiritual communities, detachment is considered to be an expression of being spiritually evolved when often, we have…

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When I was first introduced to Buddhism in a high school World Studies class, I dismissed it out of hand. This was…

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Somewhere in my early twenties I realized I was pretty constantly monitoring myself, judging how I was always falling short, whether it…

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You can think of spiritual practice as a kind of spiritual re-parenting ... You're offering yourself the two qualities that make up…

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The spiritual path is not a solo endeavor. In fact, the very notion of a self who is trying to free her/…

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“When radical acceptance blossoms in our relationships, it becomes a kind of spiritual re-parenting that enables us to trust the goodness and…

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The great gift of a spiritual path is coming to trust that you can find a way to true refuge. You realize…

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“Buddhism offers a basic challenge to this cultural worldview. The Buddha taught that this human birth is a precious gift because it…

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Our attitude in the face of life's challenges determines our suffering or our freedom.

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Become a witness to your thoughts.

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My prayer became 'May I find peace... May I love this life no matter what.' I was seeking an inner refuge, an experience of…

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When we see the secret beauty of anyone, including ourselves, we see past our judgment and fear into the core of who we truly…

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I think it's possible to have experiences of love without attachment, but I think part of our conditioning is to grasp at times, especially…

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