Just as the statue was covered during difficult times, Brach explains how we, too, often shield our true selves with layers of defenses, fears, and self-judgments.
This teaching is excerpted from “Buddhism and Psychology,” a self-paced course for cultivating a healthy mind for greater well-being.
Tara Brach on Uncovering Your “Inner Gold”
Tara Brach shares the story of a solid gold Buddha statue in Thailand, once hidden for centuries under layers of clay and plaster for protection.