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Oren Jay Sofer's Dharma Talks
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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2024-05-08 Living with a Courageous Heart in Times of Crisis: A Conversation with Tara Brach & Oren Jay Sofer 1:10:27
with Oren Jay Sofer, Tara Brach
The pace of change is speeding up and much of the news we receive is alarming. More than ever, we need the inner reflections and meditations that help us connect with our capacities for clarity, bravery and openheartedness. This is what Tara explores with Oren Jay Sofer, in his book entitled: Your Heart Was Made For This: Contemplative Practices to Meet a World in Crisis with Courage, Integrity, and Love (2023.) Oren teaches mindfulness, meditation and non violent communication, and his prior book is bestselling Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication (2018.) Learn more about Oren Jay Sofer and order books at: https://www.orenjaysofer.com Please Note: At timestamp 57:41, Oren mistakenly attributes an article to George Lakey. The author of this article is Robert Reich.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC
2024-02-22 Introduction to metta practice 58:26
Instructions for loving kindness, practice, and a guided meditation
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Lovingkindness Retreat
2024-02-21 Kindness rooted in love 48:44
What is Metta? How do we experience it? How do we strengthen it?
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Lovingkindness Retreat
2024-01-04 Your Heart Was Made For This 55:30
with James Baraz, Oren Jay Sofer
Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed an uplifting transition to 2024. I'm delighted to invite you to join me in welcoming author and Dharma teacher Oren Jay Sofer for an evening of online practice and exploration based on his new book, Your Heart Was Made For This: Contemplative Practices to Meet a World in Crisis with Courage, Integrity, and Love. What does the contemplative path have to offer our aching hearts in a rapidly changing world beset with challenge? What can our practice offer beyond personal benefits?
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley
2023-12-20 Samatha Vipassana (and a little Karuna) 46:42
The differences between Samatha and Vipassana (calm abiding and insight) practice, with some attention to compassion as a flavor of right attitude.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Insight Meditation Winter Solstice Retreat: Embracing the Dark, Inviting the Light
2023-12-19 Samatha Practice (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 26:18
Guided meditation plus Q&A on working with anchors and developing calm abiding.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Insight Meditation Winter Solstice Retreat: Embracing the Dark, Inviting the Light
2023-12-18 Cultivation and the Four Noble Truths (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 55:14
Reflections on the path of practice as cultivating skillful qualities and freeing the heart / mind from suffering.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Insight Meditation Winter Solstice Retreat: Embracing the Dark, Inviting the Light
2023-10-02 Bridge the Gap: Integrating Spiritual Practice into Life 1:46:40
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks
2023-09-25 Reclaiming the Heart's Beauty (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 51:16
An exploration of the power of metta to transform our hearts and our world.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Steadying the Heart: Refuge through the Four Sublime States
2023-04-05 Guided Metta meditation for body with Q&A 63:23
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Lovingkindness Retreat

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