Embodying Compassion: A Day of Healing for Black Women with Arisika Razak How, as Black women, do we move from "surviving" to "thriving" in a society that does not love our bodies and our achievements? What ancestral wisdom is available to us that supports our journey? How can we use the Buddha's teaching on the body […]
For self-identified people of color who are of all genders, sexualities, abilities and class. Led by Dr. Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John and Shahara Godfrey "S/He abused me, s/he beat me, s/he defeated me, s/he robbed me,"--in those who harbour such thoughts hatred will never cease. "S/He abused me, s/he beat me, s/he defeated me, she robbed me,"--in […]
with Dr Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John M.A (hon.doc) The day will begin with an 8 step recovery buddhist meeting 9.30am prompt. And then Vimalasara will take participants through compassionate inquiries to explore their relationship to their addictions and compulsive behaviors. A short dharma talk, Loving kindness reflections will guide us onto the path of recovery. Registration: Registration is […]
Led by Mushim Ikeda 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 understanding. The four “big” truths address human suffering and oppression, analyze their root causes, and describe a […]
with Shahara Godfrey, Eve Decker, Michele Ku, Baruch Golden and Keisha Turner 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 […]
with Rev. Keiryu Lien Shutt At certain times in our lives, it can feel hard to know what to do. Are you at a point in your life in which you feel like it’s time for a change but not sure how to proceed? Change can be hard. Especially if it’s not one that we’ve chosen: […]
Led by Spring Washam We all have to find a way to make peace with fear and over time, we learn to develop genuine courage in the face of it. The spiritual warrior sees fear as an opportunity to learn and grow. There is nothing scarier than facing the unknown yet nothing more exciting. This […]
Led by Arisika Razak While the Buddha acknowledged the aging, impermanent, and debilitating nature of the body, he also affirmed a Middle Path that suggested the body be treated with respect. In this workshop we will use writing, dharma teachings, science, movement, small group-sharing, and music to explore personal and social beliefs about our bodies. […]
Two-day workshop with Kazu Haga, Dion Martin, Chris Moore-Blackman 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 […]
Class Series led by Mushim Ikeda Are you a looking for a way to start a mindfulness meditation practice, but don’t quite know how? These classes will give you the basics of sitting and walking/movement meditation in the vipassana (insight) style, and metta (goodwill) meditation. Don’t worry about “getting it right” – if you can […]
