Nurturing the Energy for Change
According to meditation teacher Oren Jay Sofer, rest and curiosity can empower radical acts of resistance.
Oren Jay Sofer
Oren Jay Sofer teaches Buddhist meditation and Nonviolent Communication. A member of the Spirit Rock Teachers Council, he is author of Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication and co-author of Teaching Mindfulness to Empower Adolescents. You can connect with him on social media @OrenJaySofer.
Everyday Devotion
What happens when we give our heart to something completely?
TeachingsMagazine | Brief Teachings, In Brief
No Wonder Without Humility
A brief teaching from a Buddhist teacher on the Spirit Rock Teachers Council
Why We Need Both Grief and Gratitude
Making space for the truth of our feelings is essential for keeping the heart healthy and finding a wise response in this complex world.
Turning a Ship
Transforming our habits requires a moment of insight coupled with sustained effort.
Communicating in COVID
Whether our conversations are IRL or on the internet, it can be hard to know the right thing to say right now. Mindful communication teacher Oren Jay Sofer shares his advice.
Why Can’t I Get to the Cushion?
There are many obstacles that can keep us from our practice, but if we are honest about them, we can come up with creative ways to stay motivated.
MeditationMagazine | Practice, Teachings
When to Speak and When to Listen
You have a choice—using it wisely can spell the difference between misunderstanding and meaningful dialogue.
Podcasts
Meeting Crisis with Compassion
In this episode of Life As It Is, meditation teacher Oren Jay Sofer explores how contemplative practice can expand our capacity to respond to a world in crisis.
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Dharma Talks
The Buddha’s Communication Toolbox
Explore the Buddha’s ancient guidelines for right speech with tools to translate those teachings into the fast-paced conversations of a digital world. Insight meditation teacher Oren Jay Sofer shares three foundations of mindful communication to bring…
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