Tara Brach
American psychologist and author (born 1953) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Tara Brach (born May 17, 1953) is an American psychologist, author, and proponent of Buddhist meditation. She is a guiding teacher and founder of the Insight Meditation Community of Washington, D.C. (IMCW).[1] Brach also teaches about Buddhist meditation at centers for meditation and yoga in the United States and Europe, including Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California; the Kripalu Center;[2] and the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies.[3]
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Born | (1953-05-15) May 15, 1953 (age 71) |
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Known for | Buddhist teaching |
Spouse | Jonathan Foust |
Website | tarabrach |
Brach is an Engaged Buddhist, specializing in the application of Buddhist teachings and mindfulness meditation to emotional healing.[4] She has authored several books on these subjects, including Radical Acceptance, True Refuge, and Radical Compassion.