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May 13, 2025
Practice
Oren Jay Sofer
The Power of Wise Speech in a Fractured World

What we say—and how we listen—matters more than ever. Even amidst conflict or collapse, the way we speak can be a refuge, a bridge, a seed of something new.

The Power of Wise Speech in a Fractured World
March 7, 2025
Practice
Oren Jay Sofer
Love as the Practice of Our Time

In uncertain times, love becomes our greatest refuge and source of strength. Love is something we return to inwardly, again and again.

Love as the Practice of Our Time
January 6, 2025
Practice
Oren Jay Sofer
Starting the Year with Clarity and Intention

This reflection practice on beginning the new year offers a potent way to step back, nourish wisdom, and recommit to our values.

Starting the Year with Clarity and Intention
October 7, 2024
Practice, Personal Reflections
Oren Jay Sofer
The Seeds Buried in Grief: Why is it so hard to ...

Today marks one year since the Hamas attacks in Israel, and nearly that long since Israel’s retaliation in Gaza and the West Bank began—a year of loss, unimaginable grief, spiraling violence, and a growing humanitarian crisis.

The Seeds Buried in Grief: Why is it so hard to talk about Israel-Palestine?
September 16, 2024
Practice, Personal Reflections
Oren Jay Sofer
Orienting towards the Good to Meet Heartbreak

Orienting towards the good in life is a skill. Practicing it taps into a wellspring of healing, vitality, and strength.

Orienting towards the Good to Meet Heartbreak
Oren Jay Sofer
September 3, 2011
Personal Reflections

Finding the Middle Way: Going Forth

Oren Jay Sofer
September 3, 2011
Personal Reflections
Finding the Middle Way: Going Forth

A memoir of how I started practicing Buddhism and ordained temporarily as an Anagarika.

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Oren Jay Sofer
August 16, 2010
Personal Reflections

Deepening Understanding and Embodiment

Oren Jay Sofer
August 16, 2010
Personal Reflections
Deepening Understanding and Embodiment

An open letter to community before taking a year-long sabbatical. 

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Oren Jay Sofer
July 11, 2010
Poetry

At Noble Lake

Oren Jay Sofer
July 11, 2010
Poetry
At Noble Lake

Poetry reflections on backpacking in the Sierra, contemplation, reflection, and stilling the mind through meditation. Written in the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness, CA.

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