# Oren Jay Sofer: The Atmosphere of Practice (Retreat at Spirit Rock)

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Podcast: [Dharma Seed: dharma talks and meditation instruction](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dharma-seed-dharma-talks-and-meditation-instruction-503230)
Published: 2026-09-09T19:13:40+00:00
Episode link: https://dharmaseed.org/talks/99329/
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## Resource

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) An introduction to the Brahma Vihāras and to metta as the atmosphere of practice — exploring how kindness gathers us, heals the places where the heart has closed, and liberates.

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