Stepping into our Sovereign Power: Movement Daylong for Women of Color

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

With Satya de la Paz Gather in community for a day of yoga asanas, chanting and ritual that awaken our innate power and sovereignty. We will use movement to cleanse toxic energy and release stagnation and stiffness in the body and the mind. Through storytelling, ancestral practices, and ritual we will move grief and trauma, ignite […]

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Curriculum: Path of the Bodhisattva (2/3)

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

Path of the Bodhisattva & Bodhisattva Precepts Ceremony Buddhist curriculum, Fall 2017 with Mushim Ikeda, EBMC core teacher This new Buddhist curriculum at EBMC has three components: A four-class series:  Path of the Bodhisattva 1 Wednesdays, Oct 4, 11, 18, 25: 7 – 9pm Registration now open A three-class series:  Path of the Bodhisattva 2 […]

Posttraumatic Growth for Self-identified People of Color

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

Wisdom and Practices for Surviving and Thriving With Mushim Ikeda & Melvin Escobar People of color and people of mixed heritage are subjected to potentially traumatic situations on a regular basis. In this daylong, we will explore different aspects of posttraumatic growth (PTG) and learn practical embodiment and mindfulness-based skills within a supportive and compassionate […]

Family Practice Class: Opening the Heart through the Buddha’s Teachings

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

For Children Ages 0-13 and Family/Caregivers With Jenn Biehn, Shahara Godfrey, Keisha Turner and Eve Decker 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 […]

Awakening Together: The Spiritual Practice of Inclusivity and Community

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

Book and Community Blessing Celebration with Larry Yang  East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA Please join us in celebrating and blessing the release of Larry’s new book, Awakening Together. Larry will share about the book’s creation including chapter readings describing much of EBMC’s history and mission. You are invited also to write blessings for […]

Experience, Creativity & Dharma: A day of creative writing and movement meditation

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

Experience, Creativity & Dharma: A day of creative writing and movement meditation with Arisika Razak and Mushim Ikeda Open to all Sunday, November 19th, 2017 10:00 am – 4:00 pm A fun and relaxing day of creative writing from your personal experience combined with gentle movement meditation to get everyone relaxed. Opportunities to share some of […]

Curriculum: Path of the Bodhisattva (3/3)

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

Path of the Bodhisattva & Bodhisattva Precepts Ceremony Buddhist curriculum, Fall 2017 with Mushim Ikeda, EBMC core teacher This new Buddhist curriculum at EBMC has three components: A four-class series:  Path of the Bodhisattva 1 Wednesdays, Oct 4, 11, 18, 25: 7 – 9pm Registration now open A three-class series:  Path of the Bodhisattva 2 […]

New Year’s Eve Community Meditation

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

You are invited to welcome the New Year in community at East Bay Meditation Center's Annual New Year's Eve Meditation & Potluck. Let's practice together and welcome the New Year that awaits us. NYE Schedule*: 6:00PM Circling Round with Gratitude and Aspirations** 7:30PM Community Potluck 8:30PM Meditation 9:00PM Music, "10 Years of EBMC" Interactive Exhibit […]

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Teen Sangha: Winter & Spring Session

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

EBMC Teen Sangha –  Winter / Spring 2018 Wednesdays: Jan 3rd - March 28th 7:00 - 8:45PM Open to teens, ages 14-19 EBMC Teen Sangha is a weekly meditation group for teens, ages 14-19. Our focus will be on creating deeper relationships with ourselves and each other, having fun, getting real and supporting each other. Learn […]

Jedi Insights Episode III: A Force for Justice

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

This fun, three-hour class explores how Jedi insights on life from the Star Wars movies reflect wisdom teachings of real meditation and martial arts teachers, particularly Takuan Soho (a 16th century Buddhist monk) and Miyamoto Musashi (a 16th century samurai). Guided meditation and gentle movement suitable for most bodies and abilities will supplement the experience. If you […]