Liberation Dharma in the Time of the Great Unraveling

First Congregational Church of Oakland 2501 Harrison Street, Oakland

EBMC 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 Venue

Join 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

$60.00 – $100.00

Love & Liberation: Dharmathon

Betti Ono Gallery 1427 Broadway, Oakland, CA

EBMC'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, CA

In 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 […]

ONLINE: Time Out with Tune-Yards and Friends!

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

As 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 […]