Cultivating Solidarity and Building Stamina for Transformative Action (for White Practitioners)

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA

Cultivating Solidarity and Building Stamina for Transformative Action (for White Practitioners) with Crystal Johnson, JD Doyle and Evan Hoppin 10:00AM -12:15PM and 2:00PM-4:00PM PST This is a moment in history when awareness of the harm of systemic racism and injustice is heightened and one of the challenges for us as white people is to stay […]

ONLINE: Grief, Resiliency and LGBTQIA2S Pride

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA

Open to anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA or 2 Spirit with Lev White, Amber Field, D Han Come connect in community for a nurturing daylong to explore grief, shame, pride, and celebration on June 28th. We will incorporate mindfulness practices, gentle movement, music, dharma talks, singing, and a dance party to help us navigate living […]

ONLINE: The Neuroscience of Lovingkindness a Focus Group for Those With Chronic Illness, Pain or Disability

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA

Open to those with Chronic Illness, Pain or Disabilities who practice loving-kindness/metta Your voice matters! Mapping the lived experiences of lovingkindness practice during times of uncertainty with Dr. Helen Weng and Dr. Ariana Thompson-Lastad Help increase the diversity of meditators represented in neuroscience! In a community-engaged research project with EBMC and UCSF, participate in a […]

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ONLINE: EBMC Teen Circle

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA

EBMC Teen Circle Summer Session Wednesdays, July 1st - 29th  7:00 pm – 8:45 pm EBMC Teen Circle is a weekly meditation group for teens, ages 14-19. Teens do not need to commit to the entire session.  Our focus is on creating deeper relationships with ourselves and each other, having fun, getting real and supporting […]

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ONLINE: Uprooting Patriarchy: Centering the Heart and Building Resilience

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA

For people who identify as men or who have been socialized male Mondays July 13th, 20th, 27th and Monday August 3rd 2020 6:30 - 8:30PM PST with Kevin Martin, René Rivera and Baruch Golden "Uprooting Patriarchy" is a four-class series that explores how we carry (embody/express/live) patriarchy, what patriarchy is, and the impact that it […]

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ONLINE: Turning Towards Our Body During a Time of Turbulence, Suffering and Fear

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA

A four class series exploring the four foundations of Mindfulness with Vimalasara Mason John. Wednesdays, July 15th, 22nd, 29th and August 5th   7:00-8:30PM PST  with Vimalasara Mason John The Buddha taught the four foundations of mindfulness as a way to gain freedom from the external and internal worlds that we live in. During times of […]

ONLINE: Resilience and America’s Racial Karma

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA

with Larry Ward and Peggy Rowe Ward Join Larry Ward and Peggy Rowe Ward for a time of deep nourishment, refreshment and reflection. We will begin with some somatic exercises followed by meditation. Then we will offer a total relaxation in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Larry will offer a dharma talk and opportunity […]

ONLINE: 4 Divine Abodes in Challenging Times: A 1-Day Silent Retreat

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA

with Rev. Liên Shutt As we continue to endeavor in creating a just and liberatory world in these shifting times, the teachings on the 4 Divine Abodes can help us stay centered and connected. Qualities of Kindness, Compassion, Inclusive Joy, and Equanimity can be hard to access when there’s internal or worldly turmoil. Practicing these […]

The Neuroscience of LovingKindness: A Focus Group

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA

Open to teachers who teach loving-kindness/metta practices Your voice matters! Mapping the lived experiences of lovingkindness practice during times of uncertainty with Dr. Helen Weng and Dr. Ariana Thompson-Lastad Help increase the diversity of meditators represented in neuroscience! In a community-engaged research project with EBMC and UCSF, participate in a focus group to share your […]

Honoring Our Ancestors: Telling the Truth and Reclaiming Our Wisdom for BIPOC

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA

for Black, Indigenous and People of Color  with Arisika Razak Based on who we are. . . what we’ve been through. . . how we survive and where we stand, we are on . . . sacred ground. We stand on the backs of our ancestors. -Ava DuVernay How are our lives informed by the […]