Oren Jay Sofer

Oren Jay Sofer teaches meditation in the early Buddhist tradition. 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. Born and raised in New Jersey, Oren began practicing meditation in 1997 and spent several years training as a monastic in the Western branch of the Ajahn Chah Thai Forest lineage. He is the author of several books, including Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication, and regularly leads silent, intensive meditation retreats at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and the Insight Meditation Society. His teaching has reached people around the world through his online communication courses and his guided meditations on the Ten Percent Happier App. Oren currently lives in El Cerrito, California with his wife and son, where he enjoys cooking, spending time in nature, and home woodworking projects. Find him online at www.orenjaysofer.com and on social media @orenjaysofer