Oren Jay Sofer

I'm so glad to be offering this event next Tuesday (Jan 20) Responding to Change & Upheaval with a Strong Heart—an evening of reflection on how contemplative practice can help us strengthen our hearts and respond wisely to the challenges of our times. (link in comments)

Navigating family dynamics over the holidays can be tender and complicated. My latest post offers five practices to help you stay grounded, present, and connected—no matter what comes up. open.substack.com/pub/orenjaysof…

The polycrisis isn’t just political or ecological—it’s a spiritual crisis of belonging. Join me tomorrow, 10/31 for a keynote via Washington University in St. Louis on how mindfulness can help us find our ground, bridge divides, and act with courage and care. (Link in comments)

Learn more and register by Friday for the special: orenjaysofer.com/swym-24

Last call for our October Special! Save $50 on my Say What You Mean online course + get a free signed copy of the book when you register by Friday. “This course is worth every penny and every minute.” —Course Participant (link in comments)

From latest post: "Wonder reminds us that there is goodness and beauty worth tending... What if wonder were not just a pleasant feeling, but a calling—to recollect our interdependence, our belonging, and the sacredness of what we’ve been given? [Link in comments]

learn more & register here: orenjaysofer.com/schedule/ddc-1…

Join me next Monday for an evening of meditation with Dharma Talk plus Q&A at Durango Dharma Center. By donation, all are welcome, no exp required. (link in comments)

As a parent, I feel the ache of knowing my kids will one day face climate change, hunger, and violence. Equanimity, like a tree’s roots, helps me stay steady—holding grief without breaking, and acting with care. Link to full post in comments.

These days I’m focused on teaching, writing, and parenting—so I post less. But I wanted to share my latest reflection: “Patience Like Water on Stone.” On staying human when life feels too hard or unbearable. open.substack.com/pub/orenjaysof… #mindfulness #dharma #resilience #patience

@tricyclemag While recognizing our interdependence and the complexity of our relationships — we feel things because we care, and others actions (or govt actions) can and do affect us because they uphold or violate our values.

“We blame others for our feelings instead of recognizing that no one can make us feel anything.” — Oren Jay Sofer @orenjaysofer

There’s still time to join *Wise Speech: An Introduction to Mindful Communication*—my 6 week live, online course starting Tuesday, June 3. Offered by donation, open to all. Learn more + register: orenjaysofer.com/speech Sponsored by Barre Center for Buddhist Studies

The world feels louder and more fractured than ever. How we speak—and listen—matters. Join me for Wise Speech: An Introduction to Mindful Communication 🗓 June 3–July 8 | 💻 Online | 💗 By donation Grounded in Buddhism & Nonviolent Communication. 🔗orenjaysofer.com/speech

What we say matters more than ever. Even amidst conflict or collapse, the way we speak can be a refuge, a bridge, and a seed of something new. Latest post: open.substack.com/pub/orenjaysof…

I am reposting this marvellous podcast chat with @orenjaysofer, meditation teacher @Spirit_Rock in case your heart needs an uplift today. burnouttoleadership.com/1849743/143578…

The essence of right speech, as per the teachings of the Buddha, is the conscious abstention from four types of communication. With Oren Jay Sofer @orenjaysofer