Four Sundays March 6, 13, 20,
+ April 3, 2011 6:30 - 9pm
& a one-day retreat on March 27
in·ter·con·nect·ed
1. to be joined, linked, or united together;
2. a Buddhist understanding of all beings as mutually dependent upon each other in an inherently meaningful way;
3. a group for white people to explore identity, diversity and racism through mindfulness and loving kindness. Using practices from various teachings and traditions, we will examine lessons learned about race, how they have limited and harmed others and ourselves, and what we can do to bring greater compassion, understanding, and justice to our communities.
Registration: Registration is required and space is limited. To register, please click on the following link to fill out a registration survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MHMLDZK
(If the link does not work, please copy it, and paste it into your web browser. If that still does not work, click on "Contact Us", to send us a message requesting a registration form for the "Interconnected: Being Mindful and White in a Multicultural World" series beginning October6-November 3, 2008.)
Cost: The teachings are offered without charge. You are invited to support our efforts by choosing your own level of voluntary donations (the practice of “Dana”) to support the expenses of the space and the teacher.
Out of respect for people with environmental illnesses, please do not wear fragrances or scented products at EBMC events.
EBMC is wheelchair accessible.
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Founded in a celebration of diversity, the East Bay Meditation Center welcomes everyone seeking to end suffering and cultivate happiness. Our mission is to foster liberation, personal and interpersonal healing, social action, and inclusive community building. We offer mindfulness practices and teachings on wisdom and compassion from Buddhist and other spiritual traditions. Rooted in our commitment to diversity, we operate with transparent democratic governance, generosity-based economics, and environmental sustainability.