In-Person: Contemplative Practices to Meet a World in Crisis – Cultivating Aspiration, Energy and Rest
with Oren Jay Sofer
Monday, February 19th, 2024 | 1:30pm – 4:30pm (plus book signing afterwards)
Location: Still Mind Zendo, 37 West 17th St #6W, New York, NY
How can our contemplative practice be a resource for the immense challenges of our times? How can we sustain ourselves on the arduous road to individual and collective liberation? Join author and Dharma teacher Oren Jay Sofer for this special, in-person half-day retreat at New York Insight. Oren will offer teachings from his new book, Your Heart Was Made For This: Contemplative Practices to Meet a World in Crisis with Courage, Integrity, and Love.
This half-day program will explore three essential qualities on the path to transformation—aspiration, energy, and rest—with practical suggestions for how to cultivate and apply them in your life and work. The afternoon will include time for silent meditation, reflection, discussion, and questions, and will be followed by a book-signing with the author.
All are welcome, no prior experience necessary.
Registration:
Unfortunately this event has reached capacity and our waitlist is full.
Teacher(s)
Oren Jay Sofer
Oren Jay Sofer teaches Buddhist meditation, mindfulness and Nonviolent Communication nationally. A member of the Spirit Rock Teachers Council, he holds a degree in Comparative Religion from Columbia University, is a Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner for the healing of trauma. Oren is the author of Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication and co-author of Teaching Mindfulness to Empower Adolescents. He is co-founder of Mindful Healthcare and the founder of Next Step Dharma, an innovative online program that helps meditators integrate their retreat experiences into daily life. Find him on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook, or check out his newsletter.