Noble Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva, cultivating the profound discipline of the Perfection of Wisdom, examined the five aspects of experience, and saw them empty of independent existence.

Śariputra, form is empty. Emptiness truly is the nature of form.”

The Heart of the Perfection of Wisdom

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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New York Insight: Sutta Study Class Series * Can still join * 

5 Weds, Oct 23 – Nov 20, 2024 | 9-11am PT, 12-2pm ET | Online
Walking the Buddha’s Path–Meditation, Relationality, and Getting Well in an Unwell World

Retreat, Mariposa Institute, CA * spaces still open! *

Wed-Sun, Nov 13 – 18, 2024 | In Person
Opening to the Perfection of Wisdom

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

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Insight Meditation Satsang

Tuesdays 7:30-9pm, ongoing | Online
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