Sean Feit Oakes, PhD
Sean teaches Buddhism and somatic practice focusing on the integration of meditation, trauma resolution, and social justice. He received teaching authorization from Jack Kornfield, and wrote his dissertation on extraordinary states in Buddhist meditation and experimental dance. He teaches at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and elsewhere.
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Puerto Rican-English ancestors
Living on unceded Pomo land
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Upcoming Teaching
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Spirit Rock: Monday Night Meditation & Talk
Monday, Jan 16, 2025 | 7:15-9:15pm PT | Online
Right Letting Go: Renunciation and Wise Attention
Spirit Rock: Class Series for Men
5 Thursdays, Jan 9 – Feb 6, 2025 | 7-8:30pm PT | Online
Men in the Dharma: Healing, Power, and Liberation
Spirit Rock: Sutta Study Class Series
5 Thursdays, Jul 10 – Aug 7, 2025 | 1-3pm PT | Online
Breath, Body, and Awakening: Practicing the Ānāpānasati Sutta
Ongoing
Insight Meditation Satsang
Tuesdays 7:30-9pm, ongoing | Online
Meditation, teachings, & our lovely saṅgha. All are welcome.
Book Club: Reading the Dīgha Nikāya
Monthly Fridays, 8:30-10am | Online
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