
Oren Jay Sofer, SEP
Oren Jay Sofer teaches meditation and communication internationally. 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 also the author of several books, including the best-seller “Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication” and his latest book, “Your Heart Was Made for This: Contemplative Practices to Meet a World In Crisis with Courage, Integrity, and Love.”
His teaching has reached people around the world through his online communication courses and guided meditations. A husband and a father, Oren lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he enjoys cooking, spending time in nature, and home woodworking projects.
Upcoming Programs by Oren Jay Sofer, SEP

Steadying the Heart: Refuge through the Four Sublime States (358R26) - On Land
Also Yong Oh, Jessica Morey, MA, Cara Lai, MA and Hakim Tafari
Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on October 7, 2025, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on September 7, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn more below. In need of a scholarship? - see "Scholarship offerings" information below. Description The Buddhist […]

Winter Solstice Retreat: Embracing the Dark, Inviting the Light (394R26) - On Land
Also devon hase, Yong Oh, Heather Sundberg and David Cabrera
Register for Online Please only register for one of the two formats: On Land or Online. Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on October 7, 2025, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on December 17, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn […]

Winter Solstice Retreat: Embracing the Dark, Inviting the Light (394Z26) - Online
Also devon hase, Yong Oh, Heather Sundberg and David Cabrera
Register for On Land Please only register for one of the two formats: On Land or Online. Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on October 7, 2025, and closes at 3:00pm (Pacific Time) on December 18, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. Recordings* will be available for this program. […]