The Buddha never intended to make desire itself the problem. When he said craving causes suffering, he was referring not to our… — Tara Brach Copy Share Image
There are some things we can't choose, but in being present we can choose how we want to relate to them — Tara Brach Copy Share Image
A lot of times in spiritual communities, detachment is considered to be an expression of being spiritually evolved when often, we have… — Tara Brach Copy Share Image
We want to be in open, loving communion with each other and our greatest fear is intimacy. That it won't work and… — Tara Brach Copy Share Image
This is for anyone reading this who wants to explore it. Recognize the thought, "Afraid of loving," then gently put your hand… — Tara Brach Copy Share Image
Perhaps the biggest tragedy of our lives is that freedom is possible, yet we can pass our years trapped in the same… — Tara Brach Copy Share Image
It is natural that our minds replay old stories, because that is our own mechanism for trying to work out unresolved problems. Yet rerunning… — Tara Brach Copy Share Image
The great gift of a spiritual path is coming to trust that you can find a way to true refuge. You realize that you… — Tara Brach Copy Share Image
Sometimes the easiest way to appreciate ourselves is by looking through the eyes of someone who loves us. — Tara Brach Copy Share Image
By taking the time to explore charged memories in therapy we might uncover feelings that have been buried for decades. — Tara Brach Copy Share Image
To me, bringing mindfulness-bas ed practices to students, teachers and parents is some of the most important work we can be doing. If we… — Tara Brach Copy Share Image
The mistake we make is that when we're feeling another person is not treating us in the way that makes us feel secure and… — Tara Brach Copy Share Image
Emotions are the interaction of thoughts and of sensations in the body. — Tara Brach Copy Share Image
Our attitude in the face of life's challenges determines our suffering or our freedom. — Tara Brach Copy Share Image
My prayer became 'May I find peace... May I love this life no matter what.' I was seeking an inner refuge, an experience of… — Tara Brach Copy Share Image
When we see the secret beauty of anyone, including ourselves, we see past our judgment and fear into the core of who we truly… — Tara Brach Copy Share Image
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… — Tara Brach Copy Share Image
