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Oren Jay Sofer's Dharma Talks
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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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2014-06-17
"Where Are You Coming From?" Brahmavihara as a foundation for Wise Speech
2025-04-03
A Gentle Introduction to Metta Practice (Retreat at Spirit Rock)
2024-12-19
Attuning and Settling with an Anchor (Retreat at Spirit Rock)
2019-03-06
Balanced Energy, Wise Effort (Retreat at Spirit Rock)
2023-10-02
Bridge the Gap: Integrating Spiritual Practice into Life
2018-03-26
Closing Q&A
2019-03-11
Confidence in the Path: Learning to Trust (Retreat at Spirit Rock)
2015-01-11
Cultivating Inner Freedom: Using the Power of Choice to Live with Integrity
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2015-01-11
Cultivating Inner Freedom: Using the Power of Choice to Live with Integrity
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2015-01-11
Cultivating Inner Freedom: Using the Power of Choice to Live with Integrity
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2015-01-11
Cultivating Inner Freedom: Using the Power of Choice to Live with Integrity
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2015-01-11
Cultivating Inner Freedom: Using the Power of Choice to Live with Integrity
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2015-01-11
Cultivating Inner Freedom: Using the Power of Choice to Live with Integrity
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2015-01-11
Cultivating Inner Freedom: Using the Power of Choice to Live with Integrity
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2015-01-11
Cultivating Inner Freedom: Using the Power of Choice to Live with Integrity
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2015-01-11
Cultivating Inner Freedom: Using the Power of Choice to Live with Integrity
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2023-12-18
Cultivation and the Four Noble Truths (Retreat at Spirit Rock)
2018-10-13
Day 1, Part 3: Direct and Indirect Practices for Pain: Choice is Key
2018-10-13
Day 1, Part 4: Compassion Guided Meditation
2018-10-13
Day 1, Part 5: Directly Facing Pain with Compassion
2018-10-13
Day 1, Part 6: Indirect Practices for Resiliency with Pain
2018-10-14
Day 2, Part 2: Guided Practice: Review of Day 1 Tools
2018-10-14
Day 2, Part 3: Resistance in Relationship to Pain
2018-10-14
Day 2, Part 4: Guided Practice on Resistance to Pain
2018-10-14
Day 2, Part 5: Guided Visualization: Practicing with Pain
2018-10-14
Day 2, Part 7: Exploring Pain Directly
2018-10-14
Day 2, Part 9: Guided Direct Practices with Pain
2018-01-19
Developing Compassion & Skill with Pain
2013-06-12
Empathy and the practice of relationship
2018-03-26
Equanimity: A Wise and Balanced Perspective
2018-03-24
Expansive Metta - Guided Practice
2018-03-26
Forgiveness: Freeing the Heart
2020-02-24
Form and Spirit: Meditating Outside of the Box
2018-03-26
Guided Equanimity Meditation
2018-03-26
Guided Forgiveness Meditation
2018-03-25
Guided Meditation - Joy and Gratitude
2018-03-24
Guided Meditation - Settling and Arriving
2021-12-20
Guided Meditation & Instructions
2018-03-25
Guided Meditation on Compassion (with Q&A)
2021-11-30
Guided Meditation: Anchoring Attention and Settling (Retreat at Spirit Rock)
2018-03-25
Guided Meditation: Breathing through Compassion
2018-03-26
Guided Meditation: Embodied Equanimity Practice
2022-04-07
Guided Meditation: Joy
2018-04-20
Guided Meditation: Settling and Arriving
2018-03-24
Guided Metta Meditation (with Instructions)
2018-03-24
Guided Metta-Good friend
2018-03-26
Guided Mindfulness Meditation
2019-04-12
How to Make Wiser Decisions - Part 1
2016-07-17
Meditation for Pain - all day recording
2016-07-17
Meditation for Pain 1: Introduction
2016-07-17
Meditation for Pain 2: Four Ways to Practice with Physical Pain
2016-07-17
Meditation for Pain 3: Q&A
2016-07-17
Meditation for Pain 4: Cultivating Wisdom
2016-07-17
Meditation for Pain 5: Wisdom Q&A
2016-07-17
Meditation for Pain 6: Balance and Equanimity
2016-07-17
Meditation for Pain 7: Balance Q&A
2016-07-17
Meditation for Pain 8: Balance and Guided Meditation
2016-07-17
Meditation for Pain 9: Compassion, Investigation, Q&A
2015-03-06
Meeting the Heart and Mind
2017-10-08
Mindful Communication: How to Create Real Dialogue and Healthy Relationships - …
2017-10-08
Mindful Communication: How to Create Real Dialogue and Healthy Relationships - …
2017-10-07
Mindful Communication: How to Create Real Dialogue and Healthy Relationships (p…
2017-10-07
Mindful Communication: How to Create Real Dialogue and Healthy Relationships (p…
2019-12-17
Mindfulness is Intimacy with Life (Retreat at Spirit Rock)
2018-03-25
Mindfulness with Breathing
2018-03-05
Monday Night Dharma Talk
2022-06-13
Monday Night Dharma Talk - Progress on the Spiritual Path and Finding a Teacher
2018-01-19
Opening Meditation
2016-12-17
Oren J Sofer and Miki Kashtan - Spirit Rock- Leadership on the Bodhisattva Path…
2016-12-17
Oren J. Sofer and Miki Kashtan - Spirit Rock - Leadership on the Bodhisattva Pa…
2018-10-12
Oren Jay Sofer and Evan Wong - Supporting those in Pain: Mindfulness Tools for …
2018-10-12
Oren Jay Sofer and Evan Wong - Supporting those in Pain: Mindfulness Tools for …
2018-10-12
Oren Jay Sofer and Evan Wong - Supporting those in Pain: Mindfulness Tools for …
2018-10-12
Oren Jay Sofer and Evan Wong - Supporting those in Pain: Mindfulness Tools for …
2018-10-12
Oren Jay Sofer and Evan Wong - Supporting those in Pain: Mindfulness Tools for …
2022-04-03
Our Best Home and the Path of Awakening (Retreat at Spirit Rock)
2018-03-25
Question and Answer (Brahma Viharas)
2018-03-24
Question and Answer: Metta
2023-09-25
Reclaiming the Heart's Beauty (Retreat at Spirit Rock)
2018-03-24
Reflections on Resilience and the Heart
2019-03-24
Renunciation: The Freedom of Non-Grasping (Retreat at Spirit Rock)
2018-03-25
Resilience through Joy and Gratitude
2019-03-17
Right Understanding (Retreat at Spirit Rock)
2023-12-19
Samatha Practice (Retreat at Spirit Rock)
2023-12-20
Samatha Vipassana (and a little Karuna)
2011-06-03
Sangha Refuge and the Relational Field of Practice
2019-01-25
Skillful Speech in Difficult Times
2017-10-28
Slow and Steady: Establishing Successful Meditation Techniques - Part 1 Morning
2017-10-28
Slow and Steady: Establishing Successful Meditation Techniques - Part 2 Morning
2017-10-28
Slow and Steady: Establishing Successful Meditation Techniques - Part 3 Afterno…
2019-01-28
Susaining the Heart: The Foundations of Contemplative Practice
2019-02-04
Sustaining the Heart: Energy on the Spiritual Path
2026-09-09
The Atmosphere of Practice (Retreat at Spirit Rock)
2017-05-08
The Beauty of Integrity, Monday night drop-in class at Spirit Rock
2018-03-24
The Contemplative Path and Resilience
2025-04-02
The Courage to Love (Retreat at Spirit Rock)
2014-08-07
The Five Spiritual Faculties
2011-06-01
The Heart that Feels
2018-03-25
The Power of Kindness and Compassion
2018-04-20
The Role of Presence in Communication
2026-09-11
Touching Compassion Guided Meditation (Retreat at Spirit Rock)
2018-04-24
Transforming Intention in Spiritual Practice and Relationship
2018-01-19
Welcome and Introduction to Meditation for Pain
2018-01-19
What is Pain?
2018-04-20
What is Real Dialogue?
2021-12-03
Wisdom and Insight
2017-06-03
Wise Decisions 1: Opening Reflection
2017-06-03
Wise Decisions 2: Opening Talk
2017-06-03
Wise Decisions 8: Equanimity with the Outcome
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Select one of Oren Jay Sofer's 22 retreats
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1900-01-01
Monday and Wednesday Talks
2011-05-29
Mindfulness, Wise Speech, and Compassionate Communication
2014-06-15
Mindful Communication: A Wise Speech Retreat
2014-08-04
Young Adults Retreat
2015-01-06
Essential Dharma Meditation Retreat
2015-02-28
March Insight 1 Month Retreat
2017-06-03
The Dharma of Decisions, Daylong program at Spirit Rock with Oren J. Sofer
2018-01-19
Meditation for Pain Management
2018-03-24
Strengthening Resilience, Finding our Home
2018-04-20
Mindful Communication: How to Create Real Dialogue & Healthy Relationships
2018-10-13
Bringing Ease to Pain: Meditation for Pain Management
2019-03-02
March Insight Meditation 1-Month
2019-04-12
How to Make Wiser Decisions
2019-12-16
Insight Meditation Winter Solstice Retreat
2021-11-29
Concentration and Insight
2021-12-18
"Winter Solstice Retreat: Embracing the Dark, Inviting the Light" with Heather …
2022-04-02
Steadying the Heart: Refuge through the Four Sublime States
2023-09-23
Steadying the Heart: Refuge through the Four Sublime States
2023-12-17
Insight Meditation Winter Solstice Retreat: Embracing the Dark, Inviting the Li…
2024-12-18
Winter Solstice Retreat: Embracing the Dark, Inviting the Light
2025-04-01
Steadying the Heart: Refuge through the Four Sublime States
2026-09-08
Steadying the Heart: Refuge through the Four Sublime States
