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Liberation Dharma in the Time of the Great Unraveling
First Congregational Church of Oakland 2501 Harrison Street, OaklandEBMC Benefit with Joanna Macy & Ty Blair When we face together what’s happening to our world–from climate chaos to permanent war–we can open to the liberation to be found in the Buddha Dharma. Even as familiar systems unravel around us, we find the vitalizing power of Sangha. Grounded in the fact of our mutual […]
Sunday Suppers at Penrose, Oakland!
Off Site VenueJoin EBMC and Spring Washam on July 16, 2017 for a night of spectacular food and great company- all to benefit our Sangha! Sunday, July 16, 2017 There will be two seatings: 5pm - 7:30pm or 8pm - 11pm at Penrose 3311 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA Penrose is wheelchair accessible Get your tickets by clicking here: sundaysuppersjul2017.bpt.me
Love & Liberation: Dharmathon
Betti Ono Gallery 1427 Broadway, Oakland, CAEBMC's Eighth Annual Dharma-thon will feature some of the Bay Area's most inspiring artists on May 12 from 6pm-9pm! Dharma-thoners will enjoy an intimate dinner with performances by Melanie DeMore, Naima Shalhoub, and Michelle "Mush" Lee, with a delicious multi-course meal cooked by local vegan Filipino caterer No Worries. To register, please visit: https://www.firstgiving.com/event/EBMC/2018-Dharma-thon
Be The Change, Be The Refuge: Cultivating Self Love and Collective Liberation
First Congregational Church Berkeley 2345 Channing Way, Berkeley, CAIn such challenging times, how can we practice self care and also cultivate collective liberation? Join us for a visionary evening with renowned meditation teachers Sharon Salzberg and Spring Washam who will discuss how to forge a path of resistance, resilience and love at First Church Berkeley on Friday, September 28th. This powerful night of […]
“The Power of Compassion” An Evening with Tara Brach and Konda Mason
Herbst Theater 401 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA“The Power of Compassion” An evening to benefit the East Bay Meditation Center with Tara Brach Moderated by Konda Mason Musical Performance by Naima Shalhoub with Tarik Kazaleh Often hailed as “the most diverse meditation center in the country”, East Bay Meditation Center (EBMC) is a shining star in the constellation of Bay Area mindfulness […]
Rooted and Resilient: An Online Retreat with Spring Washam to Support the East Bay Meditation Center
East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CARooted and Resilient: An Online Retreat with Spring Washam to Support the East Bay Meditation Center Friday, May 15 5PM - 7PM PST | Saturday, May 16 10AM - 5PM PST How do we remain hopeful in the midst of so much fear and despair? With the shifts that are coming our way each day, […]
ONLINE: Time Out with Tune-Yards and Friends!
East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CAAs an expression of gratitude from Sangha member Merrill Garbus, we’re excited to announce that Tune-Yards will be hosting a musical fundraiser THIS SATURDAY, December 12th! The event will be on FB Live, YouTube and other platforms. To join the YouTube livestream, please CLICK HERE TIME OUT WITH TUNE-YARDS AND FRIENDS a meditative fundraiser for […]
ONLINE: Living My Practice Wholeheartedly: Whiteness, Race and the Bodhisattva Vow
East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CAPresented by Everyday Zen and the East Bay Meditation Center, co-sponsored by Branching Streams, Dharma Heart Zen, San Francisco Zen Center and Stone Creek Zen. An Online Class for White Practitioners with Crystal Johnson, Sarah Emerson, Chris Fortin & Tova Green While this year of pandemic has been disruptive and challenging in many ways, it […]
HYBRID: Community Meeting – Shaping EBMC’s New Potential Home!
East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CAJoin us in an incredible journey to discover our new potential building! Be part of shaping our future as we unveil plans, gather feedback, and explore possibilities together. We're excited to share the details of our building search and upcoming fundraising campaign. Your ideas and insights are invaluable, guiding our project's direction Saturday, August 26th: […]
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East Bay Meditation Center
285 17th Street
Oakland, CA 94612