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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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2017-03-19 Instructions: compassion practice 58:33
Compassion is the ability to meet pain with caring tenderness. Formal practices strengthen and heals the heart. (Includes question and answers)
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Strengthening the Heart, Cultivating Kindness: Metta Retreat
2017-03-18 The strength of Kindness 58:16
Our hearts and minds can be shaped and trained to meet experience with kindness. Metta offers strength as a resource and a doorway to happiness and connection.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Strengthening the Heart, Cultivating Kindness: Metta Retreat
2017-03-18 Metta Practice: Basic Instructions 2:37:45
Cultivating the ground, using phrases for metta practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Strengthening the Heart, Cultivating Kindness: Metta Retreat
2016-12-17 Oren J. Sofer and Miki Kashtan - Spirit Rock - Leadership on the Bodhisattva Path Integrating Power and Love - morning session 2:02:58
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
2016-12-17 Oren J Sofer and Miki Kashtan - Spirit Rock- Leadership on the Bodhisattva Path Integrating Power and Love - afternoon session 1:43:05
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
2016-10-23 Equanimity: Poise in Life 49:39
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies The Path of Wise Speech: Living the Teachings
2016-10-22 Right View: How are You Looking at Things? 48:41
An exploration of the teachings on Right View, and how we can use them to examine the assumptions and ideas we have in our relationships and speech.
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies The Path of Wise Speech: Living the Teachings
2016-10-22 Guided Meditation: Grounding and Opening 32:19
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies The Path of Wise Speech: Living the Teachings
2016-10-21 Words that Lead to Awakening 53:13
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies The Path of Wise Speech: Living the Teachings
2016-07-17 Meditation for Pain 9: Compassion, Investigation, Q&A 30:30
Importance of compassion and tools to investigate pain. Q&A on pain at night; balance for workplace; acceptance
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

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