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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Gay Buddhist Fellowship: Spring Retreat 2025
Wed-Sun, Apr 23-27, 2025 | Vajrapani Institute
* Open to queer, male-identified practitioners
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
Explore the Long Discourses of the Buddha. Join anytime.
Next class April 18.
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