Sean Oakes

Sebastopol, CA, USA

1.6k Followers

Sean Oakes, PhD, teaches Buddhism, Yoga, and somatic practice, focusing on text study, trauma resolution, and social engagement as expressions of the Dhamma. He lives in community with his family on unceded Pomo land in Northern California, teaches at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and online, and writes on Buddhist philosophy and practice in contemporary culture.

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Reviews

Jackie V

Mar 17, 2026

Excellent program

Mackenzi Nugent

Mar 23, 2025

Love the cadence. Been listening since the beginning of Calm meditation apps

Linda

Feb 25, 2025

Really enjoyed the session, good guidance, good concepts. Thank You.

Kim Zombik

Jul 31, 2024

What a super lovely portal into loving-kindness practice. I deeply appreciated the description of ease as a balm- the giving of the ease IS the balm, and receiving is also the balm. For my SE oriented practices, this was lovingly settling. Thank you so much!

Scott

May 20, 2024

Such a well structured course; I learned a lot from Dr. Oakes.

Mariana C

Dec 5, 2023

gorgeous practice! i feel blissful and tender. will definitely come back again and again 🙏🏽

Julie Biggs

Sep 20, 2023

A wonderful, exceptionally concise overview of Buddhist practices in mindfulness and meditation.

Jennifer L

Aug 1, 2023

Wonderful course. My second time. It’s so inspiring and hopeful.

Jo Anderson

Jul 27, 2023

This is a very nice, easeful time out to pace a busy day. Thank you 🙏

Kenneth Bickers

Jun 10, 2023

Thank you for a nice series… I appreciate your generosity!

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