Part 2: A Heart that is Ready for Anything - ...

Discover the essence of lovingkindness in this first talk of Tara's series, "Present Heart: The Universal Expressions of Love." This series delves into four primary qualities of an awake, wise heart: lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity. In Part 1, Tara explores the na ...  Show more

This meditation guides us to awaken to our senses through scanning through the body and then listening to sounds. When distracted by thoughts we relax open again and again, learning to rest in the formless awareness that includes sounds, sensations and all passing experience. Our ...  Show more

In the closing prayer of the Ashtanga practice, we chant: svasti prajābhyaḥ pari-pālayantāṁ, nyāyena mārgena mahīṁ mahīśāḥ, gobrāhmaṇebhyaḥ śubham astu nityaṁ, lokāḥ samastāḥ sukhino bhavantu. These ancient words are an offering — a prayer for all beings to be protec ...

This talk explores how the Buddha's Eightfold Path offers a clear, practical guide to living with greater wisdom, compassion, and inner freedom in everyday life. We'll look at how each step on the path supports both personal transformation and the well-being of others. Wise View, ...  Show more

Today, we explore emotional intelligence through the lens of enduring philosophies. We will see how Stoic self-awareness, Sun Tzu's strategic understanding of human nature, and the intentionality of minimalism all point toward the mastery of our inner world as the key to navigati ...  Show more

What if the simple act of tuning in to gratitude could shift your entire day? In this episode, I guide you through a 10-minute walking meditation to help you reconnect with the high vibration of gratitude. As we walk together, you'll learn to ground your energy, release tension, ...  Show more