Episode

Oren Jay Sofer: Metta as a Way of Life: Refuge and Response in a Fractured World

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Dharma Seed: dharma talks and meditation instruction
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May 21, 2026
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(Online) Drawing on the Mettā Sutta, this talk from Clear Dharma Sangha explores mettā as a way of life, a profound wish for the safety and happiness of all beings, and a way of seeing. Through the practice of the neutral person, we begin to extend goodwill beyond preference — and to cultivate a refuge that steadies us not to escape, but to turn toward the world with clarity, courage, and care.