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    Mindfulness & Pain 2: Four Ways to Practice with Physical Pain

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    Oren Jay SoferPublished June 3, 2016 · Updated October 21, 2026 · 1 min read

    Oren Jay Sofer, a meditation teacher and author, gives a talk on four ways to practice with physical pain. It is part 2 of a 6-part Mindfulness & Pain series, which treats pain as physical, mental or emotional.

    Other parts of the series: Part 1: Introduction, Part 3: Cultivating Wisdom, Part 4: Balance and Equanimity, Part 5: Balance Guided Meditation, and Part 6: Compassion and Investigation.

    This talk is not medical advice and does not replace care from a doctor or other health professional. If you live with pain that is new, severe or ongoing, please talk with one.

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