Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha

著者タラ・ブラックは、米国Washington, D.CにあるIMC (Insight Meditation Community) でテーラワーダ仏教のヴィパッサナ (Insight Meditation)の指導を行っている女性仏教徒で、長年カウンセリングやセラピーにも携わってきた臨床心理療法士でもあります。タイトルになっている"Radical Acceptance"とは、瞬間瞬間に身体、感覚、感情や心で経験していることを、事実に即して、ありのままに確認する実践を象徴することばで、そのためにスローダウン、一時停止、ノーティング（ラベリング）を基本に、日常生活でのさまざまな局面での実践方法を説明しています。完全にPlain Englishで書かれており、仏教用語はほとんど使われておらず、またセラピストとしての経験から、さまざまなクライアントとのケース・スタディが実例として紹介されているなど、ちょっと読むとまるでフォーカシングの本のようですが、間違いなく仏教の本です。個人的には友情、善友の尊さについての洞察には目が開かれる思いでした。素晴らしい本です。ヴィパッサナを実践されている方、そしてフォーカサーにもお勧めします。

The pause was the main lesson for me in this book. To pause and be aware during our daily lives is a practice I've being doing since I started this book. I'll probably be reading this book again in the future, with a more mature mind. Thanks Tara!

Eye opening book, extremely well written, and although I already read a lot about buddhism and acceptance, she manages to put in a very differentiated view connected to her experience.

"Radical Acceptance" by Dr. Tara Brach is nothing short of life-changing. This remarkable book offers profound insights and practical guidance that have the power to transform not only the reader's relationship with themselves, but also their relationships with others. One of my favorite quotes from the book is, "It takes courage to tell the truth about how we feel, especially since we don't ever really know how it will be received." This quote resonated with me deeply because it highlights the vulnerability required in being honest about our emotions. Dr. Brach emphasizes the importance of facing our fears, embracing our feelings, and being true to ourselves. Dr. Brach's teachings on mindfulness and self-compassion are presented in a way that makes them accessible and relatable to readers from all walks of life. Her writing is clear, compassionate, and deeply resonant, allowing readers to easily grasp and apply the concepts to their own lives. Another powerful quote from the book is, "While it takes courage to be vulnerable, the reward is sweet: we awaken compassion and genuine intimacy in our relationships with others." This line truly encapsulates the transformative potential of radical acceptance. By embracing our own vulnerability, we open ourselves up to deeper connections with others and create space for true understanding and empathy. "Radical Acceptance" is a must-read for anyone seeking personal growth, self-compassion, and deeper relationships. Dr. Tara Brach masterfully guides readers on a journey of self-discovery that has the power to change lives. I cannot recommend this book highly enough; it is an essential addition to any personal development library.

Very helpful book for self improvement. Also written in a nice lucid language.

De los mejores libros que he leído, este junto con el de Deja de ser tu de Joe Dispenza me han cambiado la vida