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In Memoriam: Rick Woudenberg

The greatest gift is the
gift of the teachings
 
Oren Jay Sofer's Dharma Talks at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
Oren Jay Sofer
Developing a clear understanding of the teachings and learning to fully inhabit the body have been core parts of my Dhamma practice. These areas, as well a strong emphasis on the heart, inform and shape my teaching. The few years I spent training as an Anagarika in the Thai Forest monasteries broadened my understanding of the Buddha's teachings and instilled a profound respect for the Bhikkhu and Bhikkhuni Sangha. All along the way, I've been particularly interested in how other modalities like Nonviolent Communication and Somatics can support our growth in awakening.
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2018-10-14 Day 2, Part 9: Guided Direct Practices with Pain 30:50
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Bringing Ease to Pain: Meditation for Pain Management
2018-10-14 Day 2, Part 7: Exploring Pain Directly 18:01
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How to use mindfulness to meet and investigate pain. Exploration of different techniques for pain and when to use them.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Bringing Ease to Pain: Meditation for Pain Management
2018-10-14 Day 2, Part 5: Guided Visualization: Practicing with Pain 26:29
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Visualization can be a supportive indirect practice. Why its helpful with pain and how to practice with it.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Bringing Ease to Pain: Meditation for Pain Management
2018-10-14 Day 2, Part 4: Guided Practice on Resistance to Pain 48:25
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Bringing Ease to Pain: Meditation for Pain Management
2018-10-14 Day 2, Part 3: Resistance in Relationship to Pain 28:43
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Resistance to pain is natural. When pain is chronic, resistance makes the pain worse. The many forms and levels of resistance, and how to work with it.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Bringing Ease to Pain: Meditation for Pain Management
2018-10-14 Day 2, Part 2: Guided Practice: Review of Day 1 Tools 18:17
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Bringing Ease to Pain: Meditation for Pain Management
2018-10-13 Day 1, Part 6: Indirect Practices for Resiliency with Pain 55:03
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Experiencing basic needs of satisfaction, meaning and connection for resiliency when living with chronic pain. Guided indirect practice for balancing nervous system with breath and hand movement.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Bringing Ease to Pain: Meditation for Pain Management
2018-10-13 Day 1, Part 4: Compassion Guided Meditation 18:52
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Bringing Ease to Pain: Meditation for Pain Management
2018-10-13 Day 1, Part 5: Directly Facing Pain with Compassion 32:20
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Compassion as a way to meet pain and transform suffering into agency and freedom. How compassion works, what it is and is not, and how to develop self-compassion with chronic pain
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Bringing Ease to Pain: Meditation for Pain Management
2018-10-13 Day 1, Part 3: Direct and Indirect Practices for Pain: Choice is Key 64:50
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When working with pain, balance is key. Choosing where to place your attention when experiencing chronic pain helps establish equanimity. How to work with indirect practices and skillful distractions. Guided indirect practices and group reflections.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Bringing Ease to Pain: Meditation for Pain Management

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