Beginning Again: Introduction to Meditation

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

with René Rivera and Louije Kim  We extend a special invitation to those who identity as non-binary, gender nonconforming and their allies. Why meditate? In spite of humanity’s many differences, we all share a common wish to be happy. Yet, we often find ourselves tangled in bewilderment, stress, and disconnection. The Budda’s teachings and instructions […]

Honoring our Ancestors

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

For Self Identified People of Color  Led by Dr. Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John and Shahara Godfrey Join us in this day long, where we reclaim our birth right of the mindfulness of breathing, and Loving kindness, to call in the ancestors, who walked before us, and paved the way so that we could begin to heal […]

The Joy of Recovery: Recovery Doesn’t Have to be a Drag

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

Dr. Vimalasara Valerie Mason-John and Shahara Godfrey Open to all - a retreat for anyone who has or is struggling with addictive, compulsive, obsessive behaviours. For anyone who wants more of a peaceful, quiet mind. Join us in this day long, and lean into the fruits of having freedom from the prison of our minds. […]

ONLINE: The Buddha’s “How to” Guide to a Life of Happiness and Well-being

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

with Mushim Ikeda Everyone wants to live and be happy, yet human life is marked by suffering. Many are intimately and historically affected by social injustice, and we all experience loss of what is dear to us, sickness, aging, and death. How do we develop wisdom (insight) and spiritual strength (a practice that sustains us […]

Unhurried & Unbothered: Yoga for Radical Restoration

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

with Keisha Turner Cultivating deep awareness requires us to slow down. There are many lessons waiting to be uncovered in silence, stillness, and slowness. Unhurried & Unbothered: Yoga for Radical Restoration is an invitation to practice slowing down as the antidote for the violent pace of capitalism. In each session, the daily demands so many […]

Taming Anxiety for People of Color

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

with Rev. Liên Shutt  Does your mind seem to “be all over the place”? Do you find yourself worrying a lot? Do you feel easily overwhelmed and filled with anxiety? Do you obsess about “shoulds’” and “coulds’” and, therefore, find it hard to focus? Buddhist teachings and meditation practices have long addressed ways to be with […]

Family Practice: Opening the Heart Through The Buddha’s Teachings

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

with Lev White, Keisha Turner, Eve Decker, Jessy Zapanta, Julie Goeshe, Vickie Chang and Michele KuFor Children Ages 0-13 and Family / Caregivers We invite you to come and be a part of the diverse family sangha at EBMC. We welcome families with babies, toddlers, and children up to age 12. Children under 5 will […]

ONLINE: The Buddha’s “How to” Guide to a Life of Happiness and Well-being

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

with Mushim Ikeda In the spirit of Ahimsa (non-harming), this class will be offered online only. All registered participants will be sent a Zoom link to participate in this class.  Everyone wants to live and be happy, yet human life is marked by suffering. Many are intimately and historically affected by social injustice, and we […]

ONLINE: Teen Circle

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

For March 11th, Teen Circle will be held online ONLY. with Raul Betancourt, Sarwang Parikh, Sara Oakes, Louije Kim and Anthony “T” Maes EBMC Teen Circle is a weekly meditation group for teens, ages 14-19 Our focus is on creating deeper relationships with ourselves and each other, having fun, getting real and supporting each other. […]

Recurring

ONLINE: Unhurried & Unbothered: Yoga for Radical Restoration

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

with Keisha Turner Cultivating deep awareness requires us to slow down. There are many lessons waiting to be uncovered in silence, stillness, and slowness. Unhurried & Unbothered: Yoga for Radical Restoration is an invitation to practice slowing down as the antidote for the violent pace of capitalism. In each session, the daily demands so many […]