with Shahara Godfrey and Donald Rothberg Judgments of a reactive and compulsive nature are very strong in most of our lives, and in the dominant culture. They can distort our perceptions, make relationships with others difficult and undermine our work in the world. In this daylong, we will examine what judgments are and how to […]
with JD Doyle, René Rivera, Jonathan Relucio Monday, Jan 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th 6:30 - 9:00PM So many of us focus on what is unfinished or incomplete in our lives rather than recognizing what is going well. In this four class series, we’ll explore Buddhist practices that cultivate balanced and sustainable lives that nurture contentment […]
with Mushim Ikeda Part of East Bay Meditation Center's Core Buddhist Teachings - 5 Month Curriculum Are you looking for a way to start a mindfulness meditation practice, but don’t quite know how? These classes will give you the basics of stationary and walking/gentle movement meditation in the vipassana (insight) style, and metta (loving kindness […]
Led by Eve Decker, Michele Ku and Shahara Godfrey We invite you to come and help create the diverse family sangha at EBMC. We welcome families with babies, toddlers, and children up to age 13. Children under 5 will need to have a parent/caregiver stay with them. This class features training on “Family Tea Time” […]
with Kazu Haga, Chris Van Breen and Julia Jalalat This two-day training will provide participants with a comprehensive introduction to the philosophy and strategy of Kingian Nonviolence. This training is useful for anyone who deals with conflict: inter-personal or larger social conflicts, whether in your personal life, in the workplace, or in your work for […]
with Carol Cano Buddhist teachings are not a religion, they are a science of mind. ---The Dalai Lama We will explore a genuine approach towards happiness and peace at a time in human history that is undeniably chaotic and leaning towards the brink of madness. What copings skills are helping us manage conflict, stress, fears […]
A half day for parents, grandparents and caregivers with Shahara Godfrey and Baruch Golden “Joy awakens our love for life, and it’s contagious,” James Baraz Awakening joy in ourselves is a way to care for others. By staying in touch with our own appreciation for life, we remind those around us of their capacity to […]
Open to all with Melvin Escobar This class series will explore The Five Obstacles (Hindrances) to mindfulness meditation and ways to work with them. Buddhist teachings will be interwoven with contemporary psychological frameworks and informed by an understanding of structural oppression. Through talks, interactive exercises, stationary and gentle moving meditation, and recommendations for home practice, […]
with Mushim Ikeda Wednesday's Feb 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th 6:30 - 8:30PM Part of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings: 5-month Curriculum Why do we suffer? How can we be released from suffering? The Buddha’s first teaching after his Enlightenment is called the Four Truths for Noble Ones. These form the foundation of Buddhist life and […]
with Lama Rod Owens and Rev. Daigan Gaithers Through retreat, meditation, dialogue, sharing and personal storytelling, journaling and ritual, we will together unpack how patriarchy has shaped our expressions of masculinity and the self more generally. We will take up a dharmic lens to examine our relationship to violence and domination, power, femininity, love and […]
