Oren Jay Sofer: Equanimity

(Insight Meditation South Bay - Silicon Valley) The series on the Seven Awakening factors concludes with Oren J. Sofer’s talk on the quality of equanimity. Sofer tells us that this quality develops slowly among the other factors and is considered one of t

An episode of the Spirit Rock Meditation Center: Ayya Sobhana's most recent Dharma talks podcast, hosted by Oren Jay Sofer, titled "Oren Jay Sofer: Equanimity" was published on March 13, 2018 and runs 44 minutes.

March 13, 2018 ·44m · Spirit Rock Meditation Center: Ayya Sobhana's most recent Dharma talks

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(Insight Meditation South Bay - Silicon Valley) The series on the Seven Awakening factors concludes with Oren J. Sofer’s talk on the quality of equanimity. Sofer tells us that this quality develops slowly among the other factors and is considered one of the highest attainments in Buddhist practice. The fore-taste of evenness and balance can be considered a glimpse into the mind of an awakened being.

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(Insight Meditation South Bay - Silicon Valley) The series on the Seven Awakening factors concludes with Oren J. Sofer’s talk on the quality of equanimity. Sofer tells us that this quality develops slowly among the other factors and is considered one of the highest attainments in Buddhist practice. The fore-taste of evenness and balance can be considered a glimpse into the mind of an awakened being.

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