How do you cope with life-threatening illness, family conflict, faltering relationships, old trauma, obsessive thinking, or inevitable loss? Tara Brach explains that beneath the turbulence of our thoughts and emotions exists a profound stillness, a silent awareness capable of limitless love and well-being. She calls this awareness our true refuge because it is available to everyone, at any moment, without exception. She offers a practical guide to finding that inner sanctuary of peace, wisdom and strength in the midst of difficulty, and demonstrates the way not just to heal your suffering, but also to cultivate your capacity for genuine happiness. Essential reading for anyone encountering hardship or crisis, True Refuge reveals that the safe haven we are looking for is right inside the human heart and it shows us how to get there.