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Say What You Mean: Online Course Series
Dec
15
to Dec 31
Communication

Say What You Mean: Online Course Series

  • Sun, Dec 15, 2024 3:00 PM 15:00 Thu, Dec 31, 2026 4:00 PM 16:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Find the right words when it matters most. Get the skills you need to listen deeply, speak clearly, and make a difference with this online course series. Join thousands of others who have taken this transformative training.


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Clear Dharma Sangha
May
14
4:00 PM16:00
Meditation

Clear Dharma Sangha

  • Wednesday, May 14, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 5:15 PM 16:00 17:15
  • Google Calendar ICS

Online Meditation Group: Meets Wednesdays (4–5:00 or 5:15pm PT) and every other Saturday (9–10:15am PT). Join live as your schedule allows—or watch recordings anytime. Subscription includes access to guided meditation audio library.

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Clear Dharma Sangha
May
17
9:00 AM09:00
Meditation

Clear Dharma Sangha

  • Saturday, May 17, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 10:15 AM 09:00 10:15
  • Google Calendar ICS

Online Meditation Group: Meets Wednesdays (4–5:00 or 5:15pm PT) and every other Saturday (9–10:15am PT). Join live as your schedule allows—or watch recordings anytime. Subscription includes access to guided meditation audio library.

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Clear Dharma Sangha
May
21
4:00 PM16:00
Meditation

Clear Dharma Sangha

  • Wednesday, May 21, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 16:00 17:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Online Meditation Group: Meets Wednesdays (4–5:00 or 5:15pm PT) and every other Saturday (9–10:15am PT). Join live as your schedule allows—or watch recordings anytime. Subscription includes access to guided meditation audio library.

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Sunday Morning Meditation and Dharma Talk
May
25
7:30 AM07:30
Meditation

Sunday Morning Meditation and Dharma Talk

  • Sunday, May 25, 2025
  • 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 07:30 09:00
  • Community Meditation Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

By donation: Join Oren for this Sunday morning session through Community Meditation Center exploring Buddhist teachings on Wisdom and their application to modern life.

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Clear Dharma Sangha
May
28
4:00 PM16:00
Meditation

Clear Dharma Sangha

  • Wednesday, May 28, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 5:15 PM 16:00 17:15
  • Google Calendar ICS

Online Meditation Group: Meets Wednesdays (4–5:00 or 5:15pm PT) and every other Saturday (9–10:15am PT). Join live as your schedule allows—or watch recordings anytime. Subscription includes access to guided meditation audio library.

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Clear Dharma Sangha
May
31
9:00 AM09:00
Meditation

Clear Dharma Sangha

  • Saturday, May 31, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 10:15 AM 09:00 10:15
  • Google Calendar ICS

Online Meditation Group: Meets Wednesdays (4–5:00 or 5:15pm PT) and every other Saturday (9–10:15am PT). Join live as your schedule allows—or watch recordings anytime. Subscription includes access to guided meditation audio library.

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Wise Speech: An Introduction to Mindful Communication
Jun
3
9:15 AM09:15
Communication, Meditation

Wise Speech: An Introduction to Mindful Communication

  • Tuesday, June 3, 2025
  • 9:15 AM 11:00 AM 09:15 11:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

By donation: A six-week, live online course exploring Buddhist Right Speech and Nonviolent Communication. Meets Tuesdays; recordings available.

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Insight Meditation Retreat Online
Jul
22
to Jul 26
Meditation

Insight Meditation Retreat Online

  • Tue, Jul 22, 2025 5:15 PM 17:15 Sat, Jul 26, 2025 10:00 AM 10:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

This five-day online retreat explores the practice of Insight Meditation as a way of deepening our understanding and learning to find balance and freedom within the flow of change.

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The Living Peace Retreat Online
Aug
21
to Aug 24
Communication

The Living Peace Retreat Online

  • Thu, Aug 21, 2025 9:00 AM 09:00 Sun, Aug 24, 2025 3:00 PM 15:00
  • Online (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

4-day online retreat focused on embodying the tools and principles of Nonviolent Communication, led by Oren Jay Sofer and Roxy Manning. SPACE IS LIMITED - register early.

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Immersion in Nonviolent Communication: 8-month Online Intensive
Sep
13
to Sep 14
Communication

Immersion in Nonviolent Communication: 8-month Online Intensive

  • Sat, Sep 13, 2025 9:00 AM 09:00 Sun, Sep 14, 2025 4:00 PM 16:00
  • Online (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Build transformative communication skills in a supportive learning community one weekend per month (online) with this powerful 8-month program.

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Clear Dharma Sangha
May
7
4:00 PM16:00
Meditation

Clear Dharma Sangha

  • Wednesday, May 7, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 16:00 17:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Online Meditation Group: Meets Wednesdays (4–5:00 or 5:15pm PT) and every other Saturday (9–10:15am PT). Join live as your schedule allows—or watch recordings anytime. Subscription includes access to guided meditation audio library.

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Clear Dharma Sangha
May
3
9:00 AM09:00
Meditation

Clear Dharma Sangha

  • Saturday, May 3, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 10:15 AM 09:00 10:15
  • Google Calendar ICS

Online Meditation Group: Meets Wednesdays (4–5:00 or 5:15pm PT) and every other Saturday (9–10:15am PT). Join live as your schedule allows—or watch recordings anytime. Subscription includes access to guided meditation audio library.

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Clear Dharma Sangha
Apr
30
4:00 PM16:00
Meditation

Clear Dharma Sangha

  • Wednesday, April 30, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 5:15 PM 16:00 17:15
  • Google Calendar ICS

Online Meditation Group: Meets Wednesdays (4–5:00 or 5:15pm PT) and every other Saturday (9–10:15am PT). Join live as your schedule allows—or watch recordings anytime. Subscription includes access to guided meditation audio library.

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Clear Dharma Sangha
Apr
23
4:00 PM16:00
Meditation

Clear Dharma Sangha

  • Wednesday, April 23, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 16:00 17:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Online Meditation Group: Meets Wednesdays (4–5:00 or 5:15pm PT) and every other Saturday (9–10:15am PT). Join live as your schedule allows—or watch recordings anytime. Subscription includes access to guided meditation audio library.

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Clear Dharma Sangha
Apr
19
9:00 AM09:00
Meditation

Clear Dharma Sangha

  • Saturday, April 19, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 10:15 AM 09:00 10:15
  • Google Calendar ICS

Online Meditation Group: Meets Wednesdays (4–5:00 or 5:15pm PT) and every other Saturday (9–10:15am PT). Join live as your schedule allows—or watch recordings anytime. Subscription includes access to guided meditation audio library.

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Clear Dharma Sangha
Apr
16
4:00 PM16:00
Meditation

Clear Dharma Sangha

  • Wednesday, April 16, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 5:15 PM 16:00 17:15
  • Google Calendar ICS

Online Meditation Group: Meets Wednesdays (4–5:00 or 5:15pm PT) and every other Saturday (9–10:15am PT). Join live as your schedule allows—or watch recordings anytime. Subscription includes access to guided meditation audio library.

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Clear Dharma Sangha
Apr
9
4:00 PM16:00
Meditation

Clear Dharma Sangha

  • Wednesday, April 9, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 16:00 17:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Online Meditation Group: Meets Wednesdays (4–5:00 or 5:15pm PT) and every other Saturday (9–10:15am PT). Join live as your schedule allows—or watch recordings anytime. Subscription includes access to guided meditation audio library.

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Clear Dharma Sangha
Apr
5
12:30 PM12:30
Meditation

Clear Dharma Sangha

  • Saturday, April 5, 2025
  • 12:30 PM 1:45 PM 12:30 13:45
  • Google Calendar ICS

Online Meditation Group: Meets Wednesdays (4–5:00 or 5:15pm PT) and every other Saturday (usually 9-10:15am PT). Join live as your schedule allows—or watch recordings anytime. Subscription includes access to guided meditation audio library.

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Clear Dharma Sangha
Apr
2
4:00 PM16:00
Meditation

Clear Dharma Sangha

  • Wednesday, April 2, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 5:15 PM 16:00 17:15
  • Google Calendar ICS

Online Meditation Group: Meets Wednesdays (4–5:00 or 5:15pm PT) and every other Saturday (9–10:15am PT). Join live as your schedule allows—or watch recordings anytime. Subscription includes access to guided meditation audio library.

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Clear Dharma Sangha
Mar
22
9:00 AM09:00
Meditation

Clear Dharma Sangha

  • Saturday, March 22, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 10:15 AM 09:00 10:15
  • Google Calendar ICS

Online Meditation Group: Meets Wednesdays and Saturdays every other week. Attend either, both, or watch recordings. Monthly subscription includes access to guided meditation audio library.

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Clear Dharma Sangha
Mar
19
4:00 PM16:00
Meditation

Clear Dharma Sangha

  • Wednesday, March 19, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 5:15 PM 16:00 17:15
  • Google Calendar ICS

Online Meditation Group: Meets Wednesdays and Saturdays every other week. Attend either, both, or watch recordings. Monthly subscription includes access to guided meditation audio library.

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Clear Dharma Sangha
Mar
8
12:30 PM12:30
Meditation

Clear Dharma Sangha

  • Saturday, March 8, 2025
  • 12:30 PM 1:45 PM 12:30 13:45
  • Google Calendar ICS

Online Meditation Group: Meets Wednesdays and Saturdays every other week. Attend either, both, or watch recordings. Monthly subscription includes access to guided meditation audio library.

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Clear Dharma Sangha
Mar
5
4:00 PM16:00
Meditation

Clear Dharma Sangha

  • Wednesday, March 5, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 5:15 PM 16:00 17:15
  • Google Calendar ICS

Online Meditation Group: Meets Wednesdays and Saturdays every other week. Attend either, both, or watch recordings. Monthly subscription includes access to guided meditation audio library.

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Clear Dharma Sangha
Feb
22
9:00 AM09:00
Meditation

Clear Dharma Sangha

  • Saturday, February 22, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 10:15 AM 09:00 10:15
  • Google Calendar ICS

Online Meditation Group: Meets Wednesdays and Saturdays every other week. Monthly subscription includes access to guided meditation audio library.

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Lovingkindness Retreat
Feb
21
to Feb 28
Meditation, Northeast

Lovingkindness Retreat

  • Fri, Feb 21, 2025 4:00 PM 16:00 Fri, Feb 28, 2025 11:30 AM 11:30
  • Insight Meditation Society (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Silent intensive retreat in the practice of lovingkindness with Oren Jay Sofer, Jessica Morey, Yong Oh, and Catherine Khang Banson (movement)

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Clear Dharma Sangha
Feb
19
4:00 PM16:00
Meditation

Clear Dharma Sangha

  • Wednesday, February 19, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 5:15 PM 16:00 17:15
  • Google Calendar ICS

Online Meditation Group: Meets Wednesdays and Saturdays every other week. Monthly subscription includes access to guided meditation audio library.

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Clear Dharma Sangha
Feb
8
9:00 AM09:00
Meditation

Clear Dharma Sangha

  • Saturday, February 8, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 10:15 AM 09:00 10:15
  • Google Calendar ICS

Online Meditation Group: Meets Wednesdays and Saturdays every other week. Monthly subscription includes access to guided meditation audio library.

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Clear Dharma Sangha
Feb
5
4:00 PM16:00
Meditation

Clear Dharma Sangha

  • Wednesday, February 5, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 5:15 PM 16:00 17:15
  • Google Calendar ICS

Online Meditation Group: Meets Wednesdays and Saturdays every other week. Monthly subscription includes access to guided meditation audio library.

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Clear Dharma Sangha: Open House
Feb
1
9:00 AM09:00
Meditation

Clear Dharma Sangha: Open House

  • Saturday, February 1, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 10:15 AM 09:00 10:15
  • Google Calendar ICS

Online open house: Join Oren for this new, bi-weekly online meditation group. The first session will be an open house introduction to the group. Formal sessions begin next week.

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Winter Solstice Retreat 2024
Dec
18
to Dec 23
Meditation, SF Bay Area

Winter Solstice Retreat 2024

  • Wed, Dec 18, 2024 4:00 PM 16:00 Mon, Dec 23, 2024 11:30 AM 11:30
  • Spirit Rock Meditation Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

An Insight Meditation retreat offered over the winter solstice. Residential and remote/online options are available.

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Immersion in Nonviolent Communication: 8-month Online Intensive
Sep
21
to Sep 22
SF Bay Area, Communication

Immersion in Nonviolent Communication: 8-month Online Intensive

  • Sat, Sep 21, 2024 9:00 AM 09:00 Sun, Sep 22, 2024 4:30 PM 16:30
  • Online (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Build transformative communication skills in a supportive learning community one weekend per month (online) with this powerful 8-month program.

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Guided Meditation with Q&R
Sep
18
6:00 PM18:00
Meditation, Communication

Guided Meditation with Q&R

  • Wednesday, September 18, 2024
  • 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 18:00 19:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Free online session: Join Oren for an evening of meditation through Rick Hanson’s Wednesday night online meditation group. By donation, all are welcome.

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Beyond Mindfulness: Bridging Divides with a Resilient Heart
Sep
12
4:00 PM16:00
Meditation, Communication

Beyond Mindfulness: Bridging Divides with a Resilient Heart

  • Thursday, September 12, 2024
  • 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 16:00 17:00
  • Oren Jay Sofer Online (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Free event: Join Oren Jay Sofer and Susan Kaiser Greenland for an engaging conversation about their new books applying mindfulness to our current times. This event is offered freely; all are welcome. Pre-registration required.

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Guided Meditation plus Q&A
Aug
30
4:00 PM16:00
Meditation

Guided Meditation plus Q&A

  • Friday, August 30, 2024
  • 4:00 PM 5:15 PM 16:00 17:15
  • Oren Jay Sofer Online (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

By donation: An intimate online session with Oren, including a guided meditation followed by a Q&A. This event is by donation; all are welcome. Pre-registration required.

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The Way of Insight: Silent Meditation Retreat
Jul
24
to Jul 28
Meditation, Northeast

The Way of Insight: Silent Meditation Retreat

  • Wed, Jul 24, 2024 5:00 PM 17:00 Sun, Jul 28, 2024 11:30 AM 11:30
  • Saint Mary's Abbey Retreat Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

During this four-day residential retreat, we’ll explore the practice of Insight Meditation as a way of deepening our understanding and learning to find balance and freedom within the flow of change.

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Wise Speech: An Introduction to Mindful Communication
Jun
25
9:15 AM09:15
Communication, Meditation

Wise Speech: An Introduction to Mindful Communication

  • Tuesday, June 25, 2024
  • 9:15 AM 11:00 AM 09:15 11:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

By donation: A six-week live online course exploring the interaction of Buddhist Right Speech and the modern discipline of Nonviolent Communication. Meets Tuesdays.

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Insight Meditation Retreat Online
Jun
19
to Jun 23
Meditation

Insight Meditation Retreat Online

  • Wed, Jun 19, 2024 5:00 PM 17:00 Sun, Jun 23, 2024 11:00 AM 11:00
  • Online (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Almost full: This five-day online retreat explores the practice of Insight Meditation as a way of deepening our understanding and learning to find balance and freedom within the flow of change.

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Your Heart Was Made For This: Contemplative Practices for a World in Crisis
Jun
8
10:00 AM10:00
Meditation, Communication, Sacramento CA

Your Heart Was Made For This: Contemplative Practices for a World in Crisis

  • Saturday, June 8, 2024
  • 10:00 AM 3:30 PM 10:00 15:30
  • Sacramento Dharma Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Oren at Sacramento Dharma Center (in person) for a daylong retreat exploring themes from his new book. The day will include meditation, discussion, Q&A, and a book-signing with the author.

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Insight Meditation: How to Settle Into Being
May
4
7:00 AM07:00
Meditation

Insight Meditation: How to Settle Into Being

  • Saturday, May 4, 2024
  • 7:00 AM 10:00 AM 07:00 10:00
  • Sangha.Live (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This half-day practice session will include guided meditations, time for silent sitting and walking meditation, as well as question and response with Oren.

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Emergent Dharma: Meeting our Times with Courage and Love
May
1
6:30 PM18:30
Meditation

Emergent Dharma: Meeting our Times with Courage and Love

  • Wednesday, May 1, 2024
  • 6:30 PM 8:30 PM 18:30 20:30
  • Insight San Diego (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

By donation: An online evening of meditation followed by a Dharma Talk and Q&A. This event is by donation.

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