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SUMMARY:HYBRID: Brahmaviharas: Buddhist Love\, Compassion\, Joy & Equanimity
DESCRIPTION:Brahmaviharas: Buddhist Love\, Compassion\, Joy & Equanimity \nWith Mushim Patricia Ikeda \nPart of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Curriculum Jan – July 2024 \nHYBRID on Zoom and in person at EBMC \n4 Wednesdays:  March 27; & April 10\, 17\, 24\, 2024 \n(No class on April 3) \n6:30-8:30PM PST \nClosed Captions \nThe Brahmaviharas (Divine Abodes)\, also called the Four Immeasurables\, are Buddhist teachings and practices that help us to access dynamic calming\, stilling\, and healing mindbody states. As we cultivate the limitless qualities of loving goodwill\, compassion\, empathetic joy\, and equanimity\, in time we harvest true happiness\, spiritual strength\, and awakening insight. These practices are considered complementary to insight (mindfulness) meditation. Dharma talks\, discussion and Q&A. Instruction provided for beginners in meditation. \n \nAll registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.  \n  \n \nMushim Patricia Ikeda is a socially-engaged Buddhist teacher\, community activist\, diversity\, equity and inclusion consultant\, parent and author based in Oakland\, California. She has a background in both monastic and lay Buddhist practice. At EBMC\, Mushim is also guiding teacher of the award-winning yearlong Practice in Transformative Action (PiTA) program\, which provides secular mindfulness training for justice activists. Mushim is the recipient of a Global Diversity Leadership award; an honorary doctor of sacred theology degree from the Starr King School of Ministry; and was named one of Colorlines’s 20 transformative racial justice leaders in 2018. \n\n\nTo offer a gift to support the teachings\, please do so Venmo: Mushim Ikeda @MushimPatricia-Ikeda or PayPal: info@mushimikeda.com \n  \nTo make a gift to sustain the work of East Bay Meditation Center\, please do so via Paypal: paypal.me/eastbaymeditation or our website: eastbaymeditation.org/dana 100% of our programming is sliding scale and no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds. Thank you for the gifts of your generosity and for supporting the work of East Bay Meditation Center and our beloved teachers who have volunteered their time. \n  \nFor in-person participation: \nFor those wishing to practice in person\, space will be limited to 40 people to allow ample space for social distancing. Participants will be asked to wear N95 or KN95 face masks. (N95 face masks will be available at EBMC.) \nTo attend in person\, you need to be completely free of fragranced body and clothing products — more information and a list of fragrance free products\, including those that are especially good for people of color\, appears on our website. \nEast Bay Meditation Center is a scent free / fragrance free space and is wheelchair accessible. \n  \nFor Zoom participation\, these are our Universal Access Guidelines: \n– Please do not use virtual or blurred backgrounds \n– Please keep your camera still when it’s turned on \n– Please say your name when you speak \n– Facilitators will attempt to read any comments in the chat out loud \n– Please mute when you’re not speaking.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/hybrid-brahmaviharas-buddhist-love-compassion-joy-equanimity/2024-04-17/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hybrid
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: People of Color Sangha
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! \nThursdays\n7 – 8:30 PM PST \n(please note the 7pm start time is new for 2024) \nClosed Captions Provided.  \nZoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website)\, and their Facebook group.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/people-of-color-sangha-3/2024-04-18/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Practice Groups
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: Brahmaviharas: Buddhist Love\, Compassion\, Joy & Equanimity
DESCRIPTION:Brahmaviharas: Buddhist Love\, Compassion\, Joy & Equanimity \nWith Mushim Patricia Ikeda \nPart of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Curriculum Jan – July 2024 \nHYBRID on Zoom and in person at EBMC \n4 Wednesdays:  March 27; & April 10\, 17\, 24\, 2024 \n(No class on April 3) \n6:30-8:30PM PST \nClosed Captions \nThe Brahmaviharas (Divine Abodes)\, also called the Four Immeasurables\, are Buddhist teachings and practices that help us to access dynamic calming\, stilling\, and healing mindbody states. As we cultivate the limitless qualities of loving goodwill\, compassion\, empathetic joy\, and equanimity\, in time we harvest true happiness\, spiritual strength\, and awakening insight. These practices are considered complementary to insight (mindfulness) meditation. Dharma talks\, discussion and Q&A. Instruction provided for beginners in meditation. \n \nAll registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.  \n  \n \nMushim Patricia Ikeda is a socially-engaged Buddhist teacher\, community activist\, diversity\, equity and inclusion consultant\, parent and author based in Oakland\, California. She has a background in both monastic and lay Buddhist practice. At EBMC\, Mushim is also guiding teacher of the award-winning yearlong Practice in Transformative Action (PiTA) program\, which provides secular mindfulness training for justice activists. Mushim is the recipient of a Global Diversity Leadership award; an honorary doctor of sacred theology degree from the Starr King School of Ministry; and was named one of Colorlines’s 20 transformative racial justice leaders in 2018. \n\n\nTo offer a gift to support the teachings\, please do so Venmo: Mushim Ikeda @MushimPatricia-Ikeda or PayPal: info@mushimikeda.com \n  \nTo make a gift to sustain the work of East Bay Meditation Center\, please do so via Paypal: paypal.me/eastbaymeditation or our website: eastbaymeditation.org/dana 100% of our programming is sliding scale and no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds. Thank you for the gifts of your generosity and for supporting the work of East Bay Meditation Center and our beloved teachers who have volunteered their time. \n  \nFor in-person participation: \nFor those wishing to practice in person\, space will be limited to 40 people to allow ample space for social distancing. Participants will be asked to wear N95 or KN95 face masks. (N95 face masks will be available at EBMC.) \nTo attend in person\, you need to be completely free of fragranced body and clothing products — more information and a list of fragrance free products\, including those that are especially good for people of color\, appears on our website. \nEast Bay Meditation Center is a scent free / fragrance free space and is wheelchair accessible. \n  \nFor Zoom participation\, these are our Universal Access Guidelines: \n– Please do not use virtual or blurred backgrounds \n– Please keep your camera still when it’s turned on \n– Please say your name when you speak \n– Facilitators will attempt to read any comments in the chat out loud \n– Please mute when you’re not speaking.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/hybrid-brahmaviharas-buddhist-love-compassion-joy-equanimity/2024-04-24/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hybrid
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: Enduring Precepts: Basic Buddhist Ethics for Our Times
DESCRIPTION:HYBRID: Enduring Precepts: Basic Buddhist Ethics for Our Times  \nwith Mushim Ikeda \nHybrid\, with one class Zoom only \nPart of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 7 month Curriculum \n  \nWednesdays May 1\, 8 (Zoom only)\, 15\, 22 — 2024 \n6:30 – 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) \nClosed Captioning Provided on Zoom \nThe center is fragrance-free and wheelchair accessible \nN95/KN95 masks required \nFour years ago\, pandemic-panicked people in the United States were hoarding toilet paper and steaks. Today we’re dealing with ongoing volatile ethical issues such as war\, climate crisis\, use of AI (artificial intelligence) in tech\, and political divisiveness. Rooted in EBMC’s mindfulness-based\, diversity-equity-inclusion and social justice-centered mission\, this four-class series offers a path to reflect on current ethical discernment and action. Buddhist life\, for both laypersons and monastics\, is rooted in Five Precepts\, guidelines that are paths of deep contemplative investigation resulting in behaviors and actions aligned toward non-harm\, in the service of all life. The compassionate realization of our “interbeing\,” and the sometimes complex relationship of intent to impact are woven into this “Living Dharma” approach. Dharma talks\, discussion and Q&A. Instruction provided for beginners in meditation. \n \nAll registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.  \n  \n \nMushim Patricia Ikeda is a socially-engaged Buddhist teacher\, community activist\, diversity\, equity and inclusion consultant\, parent and author based in Oakland\, California. She has a background in both monastic and lay Buddhist practice. At EBMC\, Mushim is also guiding teacher of the award-winning yearlong Practice in Transformative Action (PiTA) program\, which provides secular mindfulness training for justice activists. Mushim is the recipient of a Global Diversity Leadership award; an honorary doctor of sacred theology degree from the Starr King School of Ministry; and was named one of Colorlines’s 20 transformative racial justice leaders in 2018. \n\n\nTo offer a gift to support the teachings\, please do so Venmo: Mushim Ikeda @MushimPatricia-Ikeda or PayPal: info@mushimikeda.com \n  \nTo make a gift to sustain the work of East Bay Meditation Center\, please do so via Paypal: paypal.me/eastbaymeditation or our website: eastbaymeditation.org/dana 100% of our programming is sliding scale and no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds. Thank you for the gifts of your generosity and for supporting the work of East Bay Meditation Center and our beloved teachers who have volunteered their time. \n  \nFor in-person participation: \nFor those wishing to practice in person\, space will be limited to 40 people to allow ample space for social distancing. Participants will be asked to wear N95 or KN95 face masks. (N95 face masks will be available at EBMC.) \nTo attend in person\, you need to be completely free of fragranced body and clothing products — more information and a list of fragrance free products\, including those that are especially good for people of color\, appears on our website. \nEast Bay Meditation Center is a scent free / fragrance free space and is wheelchair accessible. \n  \nFor Zoom participation\, these are our Universal Access Guidelines: \n– Please do not use virtual or blurred backgrounds \n– Please keep your camera still when it’s turned on \n– Please say your name when you speak \n– Facilitators will attempt to read any comments in the chat out loud \n– Please mute when you’re not speaking. \n\n\n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/hybrid-enduring-precepts-basic-buddhist-ethics-for-our-times/2024-05-01/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hybrid
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: Alphabet Sangha
DESCRIPTION:A meditation group for the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Queer\, Intersex\, Same-Gender Loving\, and Two-Spirit communities. Because that’s such a mouthful\, we call ourselves the Alphabet Sangha. \nTuesdays\n7:00 – 8:30 pm \nHYBRID on First and Third Tuesdays of the month! Meet at EBMC or online. \nPlease email: alphabetsangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request Zoom link to join online.  \nFor more information\, visit the ALPHABET SANGHA WEBSITE
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-alphabet-sangha-2-2022-12-27/2024-05-07/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Practice Groups
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: Enduring Precepts: Basic Buddhist Ethics for Our Times
DESCRIPTION:HYBRID: Enduring Precepts: Basic Buddhist Ethics for Our Times  \nwith Mushim Ikeda \nHybrid\, with one class Zoom only \nPart of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 7 month Curriculum \n  \nWednesdays May 1\, 8 (Zoom only)\, 15\, 22 — 2024 \n6:30 – 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) \nClosed Captioning Provided on Zoom \nThe center is fragrance-free and wheelchair accessible \nN95/KN95 masks required \nFour years ago\, pandemic-panicked people in the United States were hoarding toilet paper and steaks. Today we’re dealing with ongoing volatile ethical issues such as war\, climate crisis\, use of AI (artificial intelligence) in tech\, and political divisiveness. Rooted in EBMC’s mindfulness-based\, diversity-equity-inclusion and social justice-centered mission\, this four-class series offers a path to reflect on current ethical discernment and action. Buddhist life\, for both laypersons and monastics\, is rooted in Five Precepts\, guidelines that are paths of deep contemplative investigation resulting in behaviors and actions aligned toward non-harm\, in the service of all life. The compassionate realization of our “interbeing\,” and the sometimes complex relationship of intent to impact are woven into this “Living Dharma” approach. Dharma talks\, discussion and Q&A. Instruction provided for beginners in meditation. \n \nAll registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.  \n  \n \nMushim Patricia Ikeda is a socially-engaged Buddhist teacher\, community activist\, diversity\, equity and inclusion consultant\, parent and author based in Oakland\, California. She has a background in both monastic and lay Buddhist practice. At EBMC\, Mushim is also guiding teacher of the award-winning yearlong Practice in Transformative Action (PiTA) program\, which provides secular mindfulness training for justice activists. Mushim is the recipient of a Global Diversity Leadership award; an honorary doctor of sacred theology degree from the Starr King School of Ministry; and was named one of Colorlines’s 20 transformative racial justice leaders in 2018. \n\n\nTo offer a gift to support the teachings\, please do so Venmo: Mushim Ikeda @MushimPatricia-Ikeda or PayPal: info@mushimikeda.com \n  \nTo make a gift to sustain the work of East Bay Meditation Center\, please do so via Paypal: paypal.me/eastbaymeditation or our website: eastbaymeditation.org/dana 100% of our programming is sliding scale and no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds. Thank you for the gifts of your generosity and for supporting the work of East Bay Meditation Center and our beloved teachers who have volunteered their time. \n  \nFor in-person participation: \nFor those wishing to practice in person\, space will be limited to 40 people to allow ample space for social distancing. Participants will be asked to wear N95 or KN95 face masks. (N95 face masks will be available at EBMC.) \nTo attend in person\, you need to be completely free of fragranced body and clothing products — more information and a list of fragrance free products\, including those that are especially good for people of color\, appears on our website. \nEast Bay Meditation Center is a scent free / fragrance free space and is wheelchair accessible. \n  \nFor Zoom participation\, these are our Universal Access Guidelines: \n– Please do not use virtual or blurred backgrounds \n– Please keep your camera still when it’s turned on \n– Please say your name when you speak \n– Facilitators will attempt to read any comments in the chat out loud \n– Please mute when you’re not speaking. \n\n\n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/hybrid-enduring-precepts-basic-buddhist-ethics-for-our-times/2024-05-08/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hybrid
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: Enduring Precepts: Basic Buddhist Ethics for Our Times
DESCRIPTION:HYBRID: Enduring Precepts: Basic Buddhist Ethics for Our Times  \nwith Mushim Ikeda \nHybrid\, with one class Zoom only \nPart of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 7 month Curriculum \n  \nWednesdays May 1\, 8 (Zoom only)\, 15\, 22 — 2024 \n6:30 – 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) \nClosed Captioning Provided on Zoom \nThe center is fragrance-free and wheelchair accessible \nN95/KN95 masks required \nFour years ago\, pandemic-panicked people in the United States were hoarding toilet paper and steaks. Today we’re dealing with ongoing volatile ethical issues such as war\, climate crisis\, use of AI (artificial intelligence) in tech\, and political divisiveness. Rooted in EBMC’s mindfulness-based\, diversity-equity-inclusion and social justice-centered mission\, this four-class series offers a path to reflect on current ethical discernment and action. Buddhist life\, for both laypersons and monastics\, is rooted in Five Precepts\, guidelines that are paths of deep contemplative investigation resulting in behaviors and actions aligned toward non-harm\, in the service of all life. The compassionate realization of our “interbeing\,” and the sometimes complex relationship of intent to impact are woven into this “Living Dharma” approach. Dharma talks\, discussion and Q&A. Instruction provided for beginners in meditation. \n \nAll registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.  \n  \n \nMushim Patricia Ikeda is a socially-engaged Buddhist teacher\, community activist\, diversity\, equity and inclusion consultant\, parent and author based in Oakland\, California. She has a background in both monastic and lay Buddhist practice. At EBMC\, Mushim is also guiding teacher of the award-winning yearlong Practice in Transformative Action (PiTA) program\, which provides secular mindfulness training for justice activists. Mushim is the recipient of a Global Diversity Leadership award; an honorary doctor of sacred theology degree from the Starr King School of Ministry; and was named one of Colorlines’s 20 transformative racial justice leaders in 2018. \n\n\nTo offer a gift to support the teachings\, please do so Venmo: Mushim Ikeda @MushimPatricia-Ikeda or PayPal: info@mushimikeda.com \n  \nTo make a gift to sustain the work of East Bay Meditation Center\, please do so via Paypal: paypal.me/eastbaymeditation or our website: eastbaymeditation.org/dana 100% of our programming is sliding scale and no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds. Thank you for the gifts of your generosity and for supporting the work of East Bay Meditation Center and our beloved teachers who have volunteered their time. \n  \nFor in-person participation: \nFor those wishing to practice in person\, space will be limited to 40 people to allow ample space for social distancing. Participants will be asked to wear N95 or KN95 face masks. (N95 face masks will be available at EBMC.) \nTo attend in person\, you need to be completely free of fragranced body and clothing products — more information and a list of fragrance free products\, including those that are especially good for people of color\, appears on our website. \nEast Bay Meditation Center is a scent free / fragrance free space and is wheelchair accessible. \n  \nFor Zoom participation\, these are our Universal Access Guidelines: \n– Please do not use virtual or blurred backgrounds \n– Please keep your camera still when it’s turned on \n– Please say your name when you speak \n– Facilitators will attempt to read any comments in the chat out loud \n– Please mute when you’re not speaking. \n\n\n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/hybrid-enduring-precepts-basic-buddhist-ethics-for-our-times/2024-05-15/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hybrid
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: People of Color Sangha
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! \nThursdays\n7 – 8:30 PM PST \n(please note the 7pm start time is new for 2024) \nClosed Captions Provided.  \nZoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website)\, and their Facebook group.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/people-of-color-sangha-3/2024-05-16/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Practice Groups
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: Alphabet Sangha
DESCRIPTION:A meditation group for the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Queer\, Intersex\, Same-Gender Loving\, and Two-Spirit communities. Because that’s such a mouthful\, we call ourselves the Alphabet Sangha. \nTuesdays\n7:00 – 8:30 pm \nHYBRID on First and Third Tuesdays of the month! Meet at EBMC or online. \nPlease email: alphabetsangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request Zoom link to join online.  \nFor more information\, visit the ALPHABET SANGHA WEBSITE
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-alphabet-sangha-2-2022-12-27-2/2024-05-21/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: Enduring Precepts: Basic Buddhist Ethics for Our Times
DESCRIPTION:HYBRID: Enduring Precepts: Basic Buddhist Ethics for Our Times  \nwith Mushim Ikeda \nHybrid\, with one class Zoom only \nPart of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 7 month Curriculum \n  \nWednesdays May 1\, 8 (Zoom only)\, 15\, 22 — 2024 \n6:30 – 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) \nClosed Captioning Provided on Zoom \nThe center is fragrance-free and wheelchair accessible \nN95/KN95 masks required \nFour years ago\, pandemic-panicked people in the United States were hoarding toilet paper and steaks. Today we’re dealing with ongoing volatile ethical issues such as war\, climate crisis\, use of AI (artificial intelligence) in tech\, and political divisiveness. Rooted in EBMC’s mindfulness-based\, diversity-equity-inclusion and social justice-centered mission\, this four-class series offers a path to reflect on current ethical discernment and action. Buddhist life\, for both laypersons and monastics\, is rooted in Five Precepts\, guidelines that are paths of deep contemplative investigation resulting in behaviors and actions aligned toward non-harm\, in the service of all life. The compassionate realization of our “interbeing\,” and the sometimes complex relationship of intent to impact are woven into this “Living Dharma” approach. Dharma talks\, discussion and Q&A. Instruction provided for beginners in meditation. \n \nAll registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.  \n  \n \nMushim Patricia Ikeda is a socially-engaged Buddhist teacher\, community activist\, diversity\, equity and inclusion consultant\, parent and author based in Oakland\, California. She has a background in both monastic and lay Buddhist practice. At EBMC\, Mushim is also guiding teacher of the award-winning yearlong Practice in Transformative Action (PiTA) program\, which provides secular mindfulness training for justice activists. Mushim is the recipient of a Global Diversity Leadership award; an honorary doctor of sacred theology degree from the Starr King School of Ministry; and was named one of Colorlines’s 20 transformative racial justice leaders in 2018. \n\n\nTo offer a gift to support the teachings\, please do so Venmo: Mushim Ikeda @MushimPatricia-Ikeda or PayPal: info@mushimikeda.com \n  \nTo make a gift to sustain the work of East Bay Meditation Center\, please do so via Paypal: paypal.me/eastbaymeditation or our website: eastbaymeditation.org/dana 100% of our programming is sliding scale and no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds. Thank you for the gifts of your generosity and for supporting the work of East Bay Meditation Center and our beloved teachers who have volunteered their time. \n  \nFor in-person participation: \nFor those wishing to practice in person\, space will be limited to 40 people to allow ample space for social distancing. Participants will be asked to wear N95 or KN95 face masks. (N95 face masks will be available at EBMC.) \nTo attend in person\, you need to be completely free of fragranced body and clothing products — more information and a list of fragrance free products\, including those that are especially good for people of color\, appears on our website. \nEast Bay Meditation Center is a scent free / fragrance free space and is wheelchair accessible. \n  \nFor Zoom participation\, these are our Universal Access Guidelines: \n– Please do not use virtual or blurred backgrounds \n– Please keep your camera still when it’s turned on \n– Please say your name when you speak \n– Facilitators will attempt to read any comments in the chat out loud \n– Please mute when you’re not speaking. \n\n\n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/hybrid-enduring-precepts-basic-buddhist-ethics-for-our-times/2024-05-22/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hybrid
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SUMMARY:HYBRID Daylong: Ceasefire! Practice for Liberation with Palestine
DESCRIPTION:Ceasefire! Practice for Liberation with Palestine  \nHybrid Daylong \nWith Tania Triana\, Ream\, Andrés González\, Kimi Mojica\, and anuradha bhagwati \nMonday\, May 27th \n10 AM – 2 PM \nOpen to all \nClosed Captioning Provided on Zoom \nThe center is fragrance-free and wheelchair accessible \nN95/KN95 masks required \n  \nThis nourishing day of practice will hold space for the dharma of Palestinian Liberation. Across the world\, people are rising up in support of Palestine.  Many thousands of people gather every day\, taking action in the streets\, making calls and sending letters\, organizing their people and communities\, to practice with this call for land and freedom\, for respect for life and self-determination\, and an end to colonization and racism. We follow the call from Palestinians\, Jews and people of conscience across the world who say “Ceasefire Now.” \nThis ceasefire sangha daylong will offer you support and belonging to continue your work for a meaningful and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Through mindfulness practice with the full range of our experience\, internally and externally\, as well as sharing from the heart and working with the body to contact grief\, anger and love with compassion\, we intend to strengthen our community’s response to Palestine.   \nIn the streets we hear the chant\, “We are not freeing Palestine\, Palestine is freeing us.”  We know that the work of liberation happens at the individual\, collective\, and societal level. Our hearts are with Palestine at this time\, with gratitude for what we are learning about freedom in taking action to end the genocide in Gaza. We welcome you to practice together in community with us towards this freedom. \n \nAll registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.  \n  \nTeacher Information \n \nDr. Tania Triana. Pronouns:  She/They/Ella/Elle is an educator\, activist\, and translator who began a Buddhist practice in 2014 soon after relocating to Oakland. She currently serves on the Board of East Bay Meditation Center. Tania is a graduate of EBMC’s Spiritual Teacher and Leadership Program. \n \nReam. Pronouns: They/Them is a queer organizer of European ancestry on unceded Ohlone Land\, working for over 25 years in the labor movement\, currently as the Strategic Campaigns Director for the United Domestic Workers’ Union. Ream is a Community Teacher at the East Bay Meditation Center in Oakland\, a co-founder of EBMC’s Social Justice Sangha\, and leads “Racial Justice Skills for White Practitioners” there\, and graduated from Spirit Rock’s Dedicated Practitioner’s Program in 2016. Ream is a teacher and practitioner with Generative Somatics\, co-leading “Somatics for White Racial Justice Organizers.”  \n \nAndrés González. Pronouns: He/they/él/elle is a two-spirit Mestizo with primarily Yaqui\, Mexican\, Spanish\, & Scottish ancestries. He’s also a transracial adoptee\, connected to a lineage of indigenous adoptees separated from family\, land\, & culture by way of the U.S. child welfare system. Andrés’ lived experience walking between these many worlds has informed his path as a healer and Dharma teacher. Trained as a psychotherapist\, he holds a masters degree in social work. He is also a graduate of EBMC’s two-year Spiritual Teacher & Leadership Training and is presently participating in the 2023-2024 certificate program in psychedelic facilitation at UC Berkeley’s Center for the Science of Psychedelics. Weaving the sacred traditions of Theravada & Mahayana Buddhism with his ancestral curanderismo lineage\, Andrés brings a wide-range of practices & perspectives into his healing-justice work with individuals & communities. He now resides on Yokuts’ land (aka Bakersfield\, CA).  \n \nAs a dedicated practitioner of meditation since 2003\, Kimi Mojica first walked into the doors of EBMC’s POC Sangha in 2007\, and has considered EBMC as one of their spiritual and political homes ever since. Their commitment to racial\, gender and healing justice is evident through the dynamic ways they hold space and process as a storyteller\, facilitator\, trainer\, coach\, and conflict transformation practitioner. Kimi loves creating and exploring liberatory practices in everyday life\, and within the context of sangha building. \nKimi is a graduate of Commit2Dharma\, and is a proud member of EBMC’s inaugural Spiritual Teacher and Leadership (STL) Training. They have previously served as a Leadership Sangha Board Chair\, and a coordinating member of the Restorative Practices for Dharma Practitioners (RPDP) practice group. \nBorn in San Francisco\, Kimi currently lives in Oakland\, CA/Ohlone Territory. They believe in the power of creativity and imagination\, and can often be found grooving to music\, being surrounded by nature\, or geeking out on somatics and martial arts. \n \nanuradha bhagwati (she/her) is a disabled\, queer\, indian-american activist\, policy advocate\, and writer. She is the critically acclaimed author of Unbecoming: A Memoir of Disobedience and the award-winning co-founder and first executive director of the Service Women’s Action Network. A former United States Marine Corps officer\, anuradha helped lead national campaigns to open ground combat positions to women and to stop military sexual assault and harassment. She found her way to her dharma roots as a way of healing from military-related violence. anuradha taught trauma-informed hatha yoga and Buddhist meditation to veterans in New York City for over a decade\, and is a long-time practitioner of Theravadan Buddhism. She is committed to cultivating an anti-colonial warrior practice based on love\, compassion\, equity and justice. She is the founder of Decolonial Dharma\, and facilitates both the Buddhists for Justice in Palestine and Disability Solidarity practice groups. anuradha is currently at work on a book about mental health\, disability\, and life with her rollicking service dog and guide\, Duke.\n\n  \nCost: The teachings are regarded as priceless. So they are offered without a fee. You are invited to support the teachings and our efforts by contributing voluntary donations (the practice of “Dana”) for the expenses of the meditation center and the support of the teachers. \n\n\nTo make a gift to sustain the work of East Bay Meditation Center\, please do so via Paypal: paypal.me/eastbaymeditation or our website: eastbaymeditation.org/dana 100% of our programming is sliding scale and no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds. Thank you for the gifts of your generosity and for supporting the work of East Bay Meditation Center and our beloved teachers who have volunteered their time. \n  \nFor in-person participation: \nFor those wishing to practice in person\, space will be limited to 40 people to allow ample space for social distancing. Participants will be asked to wear N95 or KN95 face masks. (N95 face masks will be available at EBMC.) \nTo attend in person\, you need to be completely free of fragranced body and clothing products — more information and a list of fragrance free products\, including those that are especially good for people of color\, appears on our website. \nEast Bay Meditation Center is a scent free / fragrance free space and is wheelchair accessible. \n  \nFor Zoom participation\, these are our Universal Access Guidelines: \n– Please do not use virtual or blurred backgrounds \n– Please keep your camera still when it’s turned on \n– Please say your name when you speak \n– Facilitators will attempt to read any comments in the chat out loud \n– Please mute when you’re not speaking.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/hybrid-daylong-ceasefire-practice-for-liberation-with-palestine/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240529T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240529T203000
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: How Have the Buddha's Teachings Helped Me?
DESCRIPTION:How Have the Buddha’s Teachings Helped Me? \nWith Mushim Ikeda \nHybrid \nWednesday May 29\, 2024  6:30 – 8:30 pm PST \nClosed Captioning Provided on Zoom \nThe center is fragrance-free and wheelchair accessible \nN95/KN95 masks required \n  \nPart of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 7 month curriculum \n  \nFor those who have taken either some or all of EBMC’s 7-month “Buddhist Core Teachings” in Jan – May 2024\, this is a wrap–up class where you can bring your “biggest” Buddhist questions\, meet Dharma companions on the Path\, and rejoice in the merit you have generated! Please note: The focus of his class is on what you are doing to deepen your spiritual practice and to transform your life through these wisdom teachings. We’ll offer a toast with our favorite beverages! \n \nAll registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.  \n  \n \nMushim Patricia Ikeda is a socially-engaged Buddhist teacher\, community activist\, diversity\, equity and inclusion consultant\, parent and author based in Oakland\, California. She has a background in both monastic and lay Buddhist practice. At EBMC\, Mushim is also guiding teacher of the award-winning yearlong Practice in Transformative Action (PiTA) program\, which provides secular mindfulness training for justice activists. Mushim is the recipient of a Global Diversity Leadership award; an honorary doctor of sacred theology degree from the Starr King School of Ministry; and was named one of Colorlines’s 20 transformative racial justice leaders in 2018. \n\n\nTo offer a gift to support the teachings\, please do so Venmo: Mushim Ikeda @MushimPatricia-Ikeda or PayPal: info@mushimikeda.com \n  \nTo make a gift to sustain the work of East Bay Meditation Center\, please do so via Paypal: paypal.me/eastbaymeditation or our website: eastbaymeditation.org/dana 100% of our programming is sliding scale and no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds. Thank you for the gifts of your generosity and for supporting the work of East Bay Meditation Center and our beloved teachers who have volunteered their time. \n  \nFor in-person participation: \nFor those wishing to practice in person\, space will be limited to 40 people to allow ample space for social distancing. Participants will be asked to wear N95 or KN95 face masks. (N95 face masks will be available at EBMC.) \nTo attend in person\, you need to be completely free of fragranced body and clothing products — more information and a list of fragrance free products\, including those that are especially good for people of color\, appears on our website. \nEast Bay Meditation Center is a scent free / fragrance free space and is wheelchair accessible. \n  \nFor Zoom participation\, these are our Universal Access Guidelines: \n– Please do not use virtual or blurred backgrounds \n– Please keep your camera still when it’s turned on \n– Please say your name when you speak \n– Facilitators will attempt to read any comments in the chat out loud \n– Please mute when you’re not speaking.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/hybrid-how-have-the-buddhas-teachings-helped-me-2/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240604T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135800
CREATED:20210710T180923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T193346Z
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: Alphabet Sangha
DESCRIPTION:A meditation group for the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Queer\, Intersex\, Same-Gender Loving\, and Two-Spirit communities. Because that’s such a mouthful\, we call ourselves the Alphabet Sangha. \nTuesdays\n7:00 – 8:30 pm \nHYBRID on First and Third Tuesdays of the month! Meet at EBMC or online. \nPlease email: alphabetsangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request Zoom link to join online.  \nFor more information\, visit the ALPHABET SANGHA WEBSITE
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-alphabet-sangha-2-2022-12-27/2024-06-04/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240605T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240605T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135800
CREATED:20240516T015814Z
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: Liberation from Suffering: 4 Noble Truths for BIPOC
DESCRIPTION:Liberation from Suffering: Buddha’s Four Noble Truths for BIPOC \nwith Mushim Ikeda \nPart of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 7-month Curriculum \n  \nHYBRID \nWednesdays June 5\, 12\, 26 & July 3\, 2024  \n(NOTE: no class on June 19th/Juneteenth) \n6:30 – 8:30PM PT 6:30 – 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) \nClosed Captioning Provided \nThe center is fragrance-free and wheelchair accessible \nN95/KN95 masks required \n  \nWhat do the basic teachings of Buddhism have to offer BIPOC (Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color)? It is said that the Buddha’s first teaching after his Enlightenment is called the Four Truths for Noble Ones. \nTogether we’ll explore how “The Four Noble Truths” have been and continue to be a deep and empowering way for Black\, Indigenous and People of Color and multiracial persons to understand human suffering and oppression\, analyze their root causes\, and engage as individuals and collectives in moving towards profound spiritual liberation\, ease and joy. \nDharma talks\, mindful journaling\, meditation\, community building and optional readings. Beginners in meditation are welcome. \n \nAll registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.  \n \nMushim Patricia Ikeda is a socially-engaged Buddhist teacher\, community activist\, diversity\, equity and inclusion consultant\, parent and author based in Oakland\, California. She has a background in both monastic and lay Buddhist practice. At EBMC\, Mushim is also guiding teacher of the award-winning yearlong Practice in Transformative Action (PiTA) program\, which provides secular mindfulness training for justice activists. Mushim is the recipient of a Global Diversity Leadership award; an honorary doctor of sacred theology degree from the Starr King School of Ministry; and was named one of Colorlines’s 20 transformative racial justice leaders in 2018. \n\n\nTo offer a gift to support the teachings\, please do so Venmo: Mushim Ikeda @MushimPatricia-Ikeda or PayPal: info@mushimikeda.com \n  \nTo make a gift to sustain the work of East Bay Meditation Center\, please do so via Paypal: paypal.me/eastbaymeditation or our website: eastbaymeditation.org/dana 100% of our programming is sliding scale and no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds. Thank you for the gifts of your generosity and for supporting the work of East Bay Meditation Center and our beloved teachers who have volunteered their time. \n  \nFor in-person participation: \nFor those wishing to practice in person\, space will be limited to 40 people to allow ample space for social distancing. Participants will be asked to wear N95 or KN95 face masks. (N95 face masks will be available at EBMC.) \nTo attend in person\, you need to be completely free of fragranced body and clothing products — more information and a list of fragrance free products\, including those that are especially good for people of color\, appears on our website. \nEast Bay Meditation Center is a scent free / fragrance free space and is wheelchair accessible. \n  \nFor Zoom participation\, these are our Universal Access Guidelines: \n– Please do not use virtual or blurred backgrounds \n– Please keep your camera still when it’s turned on \n– Please say your name when you speak \n– Facilitators will attempt to read any comments in the chat out loud \n– Please mute when you’re not speaking. \n\n\n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/hybrid-liberation-from-suffering-4-noble-truths-for-bipoc/2024-06-05/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T203000
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: Liberation from Suffering: 4 Noble Truths for BIPOC
DESCRIPTION:Liberation from Suffering: Buddha’s Four Noble Truths for BIPOC \nwith Mushim Ikeda \nPart of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 7-month Curriculum \n  \nHYBRID \nWednesdays June 5\, 12\, 26 & July 3\, 2024  \n(NOTE: no class on June 19th/Juneteenth) \n6:30 – 8:30PM PT 6:30 – 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) \nClosed Captioning Provided \nThe center is fragrance-free and wheelchair accessible \nN95/KN95 masks required \n  \nWhat do the basic teachings of Buddhism have to offer BIPOC (Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color)? It is said that the Buddha’s first teaching after his Enlightenment is called the Four Truths for Noble Ones. \nTogether we’ll explore how “The Four Noble Truths” have been and continue to be a deep and empowering way for Black\, Indigenous and People of Color and multiracial persons to understand human suffering and oppression\, analyze their root causes\, and engage as individuals and collectives in moving towards profound spiritual liberation\, ease and joy. \nDharma talks\, mindful journaling\, meditation\, community building and optional readings. Beginners in meditation are welcome. \n \nAll registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.  \n \nMushim Patricia Ikeda is a socially-engaged Buddhist teacher\, community activist\, diversity\, equity and inclusion consultant\, parent and author based in Oakland\, California. She has a background in both monastic and lay Buddhist practice. At EBMC\, Mushim is also guiding teacher of the award-winning yearlong Practice in Transformative Action (PiTA) program\, which provides secular mindfulness training for justice activists. Mushim is the recipient of a Global Diversity Leadership award; an honorary doctor of sacred theology degree from the Starr King School of Ministry; and was named one of Colorlines’s 20 transformative racial justice leaders in 2018. \n\n\nTo offer a gift to support the teachings\, please do so Venmo: Mushim Ikeda @MushimPatricia-Ikeda or PayPal: info@mushimikeda.com \n  \nTo make a gift to sustain the work of East Bay Meditation Center\, please do so via Paypal: paypal.me/eastbaymeditation or our website: eastbaymeditation.org/dana 100% of our programming is sliding scale and no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds. Thank you for the gifts of your generosity and for supporting the work of East Bay Meditation Center and our beloved teachers who have volunteered their time. \n  \nFor in-person participation: \nFor those wishing to practice in person\, space will be limited to 40 people to allow ample space for social distancing. Participants will be asked to wear N95 or KN95 face masks. (N95 face masks will be available at EBMC.) \nTo attend in person\, you need to be completely free of fragranced body and clothing products — more information and a list of fragrance free products\, including those that are especially good for people of color\, appears on our website. \nEast Bay Meditation Center is a scent free / fragrance free space and is wheelchair accessible. \n  \nFor Zoom participation\, these are our Universal Access Guidelines: \n– Please do not use virtual or blurred backgrounds \n– Please keep your camera still when it’s turned on \n– Please say your name when you speak \n– Facilitators will attempt to read any comments in the chat out loud \n– Please mute when you’re not speaking. \n\n\n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/hybrid-liberation-from-suffering-4-noble-truths-for-bipoc/2024-06-12/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240618T190000
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: Alphabet Sangha
DESCRIPTION:A meditation group for the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Queer\, Intersex\, Same-Gender Loving\, and Two-Spirit communities. Because that’s such a mouthful\, we call ourselves the Alphabet Sangha. \nTuesdays\n7:00 – 8:30 pm \nHYBRID on First and Third Tuesdays of the month! Meet at EBMC or online. \nPlease email: alphabetsangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request Zoom link to join online.  \nFor more information\, visit the ALPHABET SANGHA WEBSITE
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-alphabet-sangha-2-2022-12-27-2/2024-06-18/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240620T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135800
CREATED:20210105T230833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T054443Z
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: People of Color Sangha
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! \nThursdays\n7 – 8:30 PM PST \n(please note the 7pm start time is new for 2024) \nClosed Captions Provided.  \nZoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website)\, and their Facebook group.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/people-of-color-sangha-3/2024-06-20/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240623T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240623T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135800
CREATED:20240604T025215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T234054Z
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: Coming Home to Liberation: A Daylong with Palestine for White Practitioners
DESCRIPTION:Coming Home to Liberation: A Daylong with Palestine for White Practitioners \nJewish\, non-Jewish\, and all self-identified white people welcome \nwith JD Doyle\, Ream\, Allison Shore\, and Bernadine Mellis\n \n  \nSunday\, June 23rd 2024 \n12 – 4PM PT (Time Zone Converter) \nHYBRID on Zoom and in-person at EBMC \nClosed Captioning Provided on Zoom \nThe center is fragrance-free and wheelchair accessible \nN95/KN95 masks required \n  \nWe hear the call to Free Palestine and respond from our hearts. We know legacies of settler colonialism and racism are being undone by this freedom movement. How are we as white people willing to be changed by this call\, and what is needed now in our spiritual practice\, our work and lives\, in this time of rising up for land and liberation by people across the world\, inspired by Palestine. \n\n\nAs white people we know we have a responsibility to end the occupation of Palestine\, as we do to move in relationship to Land Back\, to the Movement for Black Lives and to all liberation movements that undo the legacies of supremacy. In this sacred time together we will explore what freedom feels like at the level of the body for people committed to Palestine\, who benefit from whiteness\, even as we act against it in the world. We will nourish our sense of intention\, belonging and capacity to hold contradictions as we act to be a force for good in this undoing. \nAs Jewish and non Jewish practitioners we will work with mindfulness\, embodiment and circle sharing to call in the protection and support of the buddhas\, elements and our ancestors for this work. There will be dharma reflection and sharing\, stationary and moving meditation\, and community support. \nWe welcome you to join us as you are\, with your broken heart\, your anger and your longings for a home in liberation. \nThis daylong holds the values of calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza\, that anti Zionism is not anti Semitism\, and that white people in the US have a role to play in ending the occupation of Palestine and that we need each other to do that. \nNOTE: There will be a 45-min break from 1:15-2:00 PM PT. \n\n\n\n\n \nAll registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.  \n  \nCost \nThe teachings are regarded as priceless. So they are offered without a fee. You are invited to support the teachings and our efforts by contributing voluntary donations (the practice of “Dana”) for the expenses of the meditation center and the support of the teachers. \nTo make a gift to sustain the work of East Bay Meditation Center\, please do so via Paypal: paypal.me/eastbaymeditation or our website: eastbaymeditation.org/dana 100% of our programming is sliding scale and no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds. Thank you for the gifts of your generosity and for supporting the work of East Bay Meditation Center and our beloved teachers who have volunteered their time. \n  \nFor in-person participation: \nFor those wishing to practice in person\, space will be limited to 40 people to allow ample space for social distancing. Participants will be asked to wear N95 or KN95 face masks. (N95 face masks will be available at EBMC.) Please note: The teacher may be unmasked while teaching. \nTo attend in person\, you need to be completely free of fragranced body and clothing products — more information and a list of fragrance free products\, including those that are especially good for people of color\, appears on our website. \nEast Bay Meditation Center is a scent free / fragrance free space and is wheelchair accessible. \n  \nFor Zoom participation\, these are our Universal Access Guidelines: \n– Please do not use virtual or blurred backgrounds \n– Please keep your camera still when it’s turned on \n– Please say your name when you speak \n– Facilitators will attempt to read any comments in the chat out loud \n– Please mute when you’re not speaking. \n  \n\n\nTeacher Bios\n \n\n\n\nJD Doyle (they\,them) co-founded the East Bay Meditation Center’s LGBTQIA+(Alphabet) Sangha over 15 years ago and co-lead the first Buddhist meditation residential retreats for transgender\, nonbinary and gender expansive people. While JD is based in Oakland\, CA\, they offer meditation retreats and classes for many Buddhist Centers.  Their training includes: Spirit Rock Meditation Center’s retreat teacher training\, Community Dharma Leader training and the Dedicated Practitioner program. They’ve practiced Buddhism since 1995 in the U.S.\, Thailand\, and Burma. For over twenty years\, they worked as a public school teacher. JD identifies as genderqueer. They are committed to celebrating the diversity of our human sangha\, addressing the impact of racism on our communities\, expanding concepts of gender\, and living in ways that honor the sacredness of the Earth. \n\n\n\nFor more info: www.heartmindteaching.com \n \nReam\, pronouns: They. Ream is a queer organizer and somatics practitioner of European ancestry on unceded Ohlone Land\, working for over 25 years in the labor movement\, currently as the Strategic Campaigns Director for the United Domestic Workers’ Union. Ream is a co-founder of EBMC’s Social Justice Sangha\, and the Deep Refuge Group “Racial Justice Skills for White Practitioner’s” and graduated from Spirit Rock’s Dedicated Practitioner’s Program in 2016. Ream is a teacher and practitioner with Generative Somatics. They began practicing in the Western Insight Tradition in 2006\, and with Generative Somatics in 2011. \n\n\nAllison Shore.  Pronouns: She/Her. Allison has been practicing mindfulness meditation since 2003. A graduate of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher Training Practicum at El Camino Hospital\, she also trained at the Sati Chaplaincy Training Program\, and is a graduate of the Community Dharma Leader Program at Spirit Rock. Allison has taught in a variety of academic\, clinical\, and community settings\, and volunteers at a local hospital as an interfaith chaplain. Part of the Every Body Every Mind teaching team\, she is passionate about social justice\, and making dharma communities accessible for everyone. \n\n\n\n\n\nBernadine Mellis serves as a teacher and staff member at Insight Western Mass (IWM)\, where she has been generously nurtured and mentored over many years by members of the Teachers Council\, including Jean Esther and Tara Mulay\, among others. At IWM\, she co-facilitates White & Awakening in the Dharma\, the Queer & Trans Affinity Sangha\, and Saturday Sangha (for families and everyone)\, among other offerings. She completed her training as a Community Dharma Leader in 2022 through True North Insight. Bernadine is currently a participant in Sacred Mountain Sangha’s Dharmapala program and a student in Harvard Divinity School’s Buddhist Ministry Initiative\, where she studies with Charles Hallisey. Bernadine is of mixed Ashkenazi\, Sephardic\, and Irish ancestry.\n\n\n  \nGenerous Giving \nIn lieu of financial gifts to the teachers\, please consider donating to this event’s $150 fundraiser to support the Middle East Children’s Alliance. \nDONATION LINK \nThank you! \nLearn more about Middle East Children’s Alliance here.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/hybrid-coming-home-to-liberation-a-daylong-with-palestine-for-white-practitioners/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240626T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240626T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135800
CREATED:20240516T015814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T015814Z
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: Liberation from Suffering: 4 Noble Truths for BIPOC
DESCRIPTION:Liberation from Suffering: Buddha’s Four Noble Truths for BIPOC \nwith Mushim Ikeda \nPart of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 7-month Curriculum \n  \nHYBRID \nWednesdays June 5\, 12\, 26 & July 3\, 2024  \n(NOTE: no class on June 19th/Juneteenth) \n6:30 – 8:30PM PT 6:30 – 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) \nClosed Captioning Provided \nThe center is fragrance-free and wheelchair accessible \nN95/KN95 masks required \n  \nWhat do the basic teachings of Buddhism have to offer BIPOC (Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color)? It is said that the Buddha’s first teaching after his Enlightenment is called the Four Truths for Noble Ones. \nTogether we’ll explore how “The Four Noble Truths” have been and continue to be a deep and empowering way for Black\, Indigenous and People of Color and multiracial persons to understand human suffering and oppression\, analyze their root causes\, and engage as individuals and collectives in moving towards profound spiritual liberation\, ease and joy. \nDharma talks\, mindful journaling\, meditation\, community building and optional readings. Beginners in meditation are welcome. \n \nAll registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.  \n \nMushim Patricia Ikeda is a socially-engaged Buddhist teacher\, community activist\, diversity\, equity and inclusion consultant\, parent and author based in Oakland\, California. She has a background in both monastic and lay Buddhist practice. At EBMC\, Mushim is also guiding teacher of the award-winning yearlong Practice in Transformative Action (PiTA) program\, which provides secular mindfulness training for justice activists. Mushim is the recipient of a Global Diversity Leadership award; an honorary doctor of sacred theology degree from the Starr King School of Ministry; and was named one of Colorlines’s 20 transformative racial justice leaders in 2018. \n\n\nTo offer a gift to support the teachings\, please do so Venmo: Mushim Ikeda @MushimPatricia-Ikeda or PayPal: info@mushimikeda.com \n  \nTo make a gift to sustain the work of East Bay Meditation Center\, please do so via Paypal: paypal.me/eastbaymeditation or our website: eastbaymeditation.org/dana 100% of our programming is sliding scale and no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds. Thank you for the gifts of your generosity and for supporting the work of East Bay Meditation Center and our beloved teachers who have volunteered their time. \n  \nFor in-person participation: \nFor those wishing to practice in person\, space will be limited to 40 people to allow ample space for social distancing. Participants will be asked to wear N95 or KN95 face masks. (N95 face masks will be available at EBMC.) \nTo attend in person\, you need to be completely free of fragranced body and clothing products — more information and a list of fragrance free products\, including those that are especially good for people of color\, appears on our website. \nEast Bay Meditation Center is a scent free / fragrance free space and is wheelchair accessible. \n  \nFor Zoom participation\, these are our Universal Access Guidelines: \n– Please do not use virtual or blurred backgrounds \n– Please keep your camera still when it’s turned on \n– Please say your name when you speak \n– Facilitators will attempt to read any comments in the chat out loud \n– Please mute when you’re not speaking. \n\n\n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/hybrid-liberation-from-suffering-4-noble-truths-for-bipoc/2024-06-26/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240702T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240702T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135800
CREATED:20210710T180923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T193346Z
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: Alphabet Sangha
DESCRIPTION:A meditation group for the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Queer\, Intersex\, Same-Gender Loving\, and Two-Spirit communities. Because that’s such a mouthful\, we call ourselves the Alphabet Sangha. \nTuesdays\n7:00 – 8:30 pm \nHYBRID on First and Third Tuesdays of the month! Meet at EBMC or online. \nPlease email: alphabetsangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request Zoom link to join online.  \nFor more information\, visit the ALPHABET SANGHA WEBSITE
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-alphabet-sangha-2-2022-12-27/2024-07-02/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240703T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240703T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135800
CREATED:20240516T015814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T015814Z
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: Liberation from Suffering: 4 Noble Truths for BIPOC
DESCRIPTION:Liberation from Suffering: Buddha’s Four Noble Truths for BIPOC \nwith Mushim Ikeda \nPart of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 7-month Curriculum \n  \nHYBRID \nWednesdays June 5\, 12\, 26 & July 3\, 2024  \n(NOTE: no class on June 19th/Juneteenth) \n6:30 – 8:30PM PT 6:30 – 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) \nClosed Captioning Provided \nThe center is fragrance-free and wheelchair accessible \nN95/KN95 masks required \n  \nWhat do the basic teachings of Buddhism have to offer BIPOC (Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color)? It is said that the Buddha’s first teaching after his Enlightenment is called the Four Truths for Noble Ones. \nTogether we’ll explore how “The Four Noble Truths” have been and continue to be a deep and empowering way for Black\, Indigenous and People of Color and multiracial persons to understand human suffering and oppression\, analyze their root causes\, and engage as individuals and collectives in moving towards profound spiritual liberation\, ease and joy. \nDharma talks\, mindful journaling\, meditation\, community building and optional readings. Beginners in meditation are welcome. \n \nAll registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.  \n \nMushim Patricia Ikeda is a socially-engaged Buddhist teacher\, community activist\, diversity\, equity and inclusion consultant\, parent and author based in Oakland\, California. She has a background in both monastic and lay Buddhist practice. At EBMC\, Mushim is also guiding teacher of the award-winning yearlong Practice in Transformative Action (PiTA) program\, which provides secular mindfulness training for justice activists. Mushim is the recipient of a Global Diversity Leadership award; an honorary doctor of sacred theology degree from the Starr King School of Ministry; and was named one of Colorlines’s 20 transformative racial justice leaders in 2018. \n\n\nTo offer a gift to support the teachings\, please do so Venmo: Mushim Ikeda @MushimPatricia-Ikeda or PayPal: info@mushimikeda.com \n  \nTo make a gift to sustain the work of East Bay Meditation Center\, please do so via Paypal: paypal.me/eastbaymeditation or our website: eastbaymeditation.org/dana 100% of our programming is sliding scale and no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds. Thank you for the gifts of your generosity and for supporting the work of East Bay Meditation Center and our beloved teachers who have volunteered their time. \n  \nFor in-person participation: \nFor those wishing to practice in person\, space will be limited to 40 people to allow ample space for social distancing. Participants will be asked to wear N95 or KN95 face masks. (N95 face masks will be available at EBMC.) \nTo attend in person\, you need to be completely free of fragranced body and clothing products — more information and a list of fragrance free products\, including those that are especially good for people of color\, appears on our website. \nEast Bay Meditation Center is a scent free / fragrance free space and is wheelchair accessible. \n  \nFor Zoom participation\, these are our Universal Access Guidelines: \n– Please do not use virtual or blurred backgrounds \n– Please keep your camera still when it’s turned on \n– Please say your name when you speak \n– Facilitators will attempt to read any comments in the chat out loud \n– Please mute when you’re not speaking. \n\n\n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/hybrid-liberation-from-suffering-4-noble-truths-for-bipoc/2024-07-03/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240716T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135800
CREATED:20250918T043317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T043317Z
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: Alphabet Sangha
DESCRIPTION:A meditation group for the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Queer\, Intersex\, Same-Gender Loving\, and Two-Spirit communities. Because that’s such a mouthful\, we call ourselves the Alphabet Sangha. \nTuesdays\n7:00 – 8:30 pm \nHYBRID on First and Third Tuesdays of the month! Meet at EBMC or online. \nPlease email: alphabetsangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request Zoom link to join online.  \nFor more information\, visit the ALPHABET SANGHA WEBSITE
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-alphabet-sangha-2-2022-12-27-2/2024-07-16/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240718T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240718T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135800
CREATED:20210105T230833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T054443Z
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: People of Color Sangha
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! \nThursdays\n7 – 8:30 PM PST \n(please note the 7pm start time is new for 2024) \nClosed Captions Provided.  \nZoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website)\, and their Facebook group.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/people-of-color-sangha-3/2024-07-18/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240804T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240804T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135800
CREATED:20240618T165131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T032408Z
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: bell hooks’ all about love supported by the 4 brahmaviharas
DESCRIPTION:bell hooks’ all about love supported by the 4 brahmaviharas \nA Workshop on Connections \nwith Rev. Liên Shutt \nOpen to PGM (People of the Global Majority)/BIPOC and Multi-racial Identified \nAnd to all expressions of love: friends\, partners\, siblings\, parent/child\, roommates\, etc. \n  \nSunday\, Aug. 4\, 2024 \n9 a.m. – 3 p.m. PT (Time Zone Converter) \nHYBRID \nClosed Captioning Provided on Zoom \nThe center is fragrance-free and wheelchair accessible \nN95/KN95 masks required \n  \nWe all want love. \nAnd\, having and holding love and loving feelings can be challenging. Let’s explore how love can be when expressed in conjunction with the qualities of the Four Divine States of Equanimity\, Kindness\, Compassion\, and Inclusive Joy. \nWhile grounded in these teachings and meditation practices\, the course will be framed by short readings from bell hook’s All About Love: New Visions; offering a blend of fierce feminist social criticism to ask us to transform our challenges into strength\, manifesting the love and caring we want in our lives. \nA shortened version of the popular 4-week series. \n \nAll registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email. \n\nTeacher Bios\n \nREV. LIÊN SHUTT (she/they) is a priest lineage holder in the Shunryu Suzuki tradition. Born to a Buddhist family in Vietnam\, she received her meditation training in the Insight and Soto Zen traditions in the United States\, Japan\, Thailand\, and Vietnam. A founding member of the Buddhists of Color in 1998\, she currently is the guiding teacher of Access to Zen\, an inclusive\, anti-oppression sangha and nonprofit in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her book\, Home is Here: Practicing Antiracism with the Engaged Eightfold Path\, was published by North Atlantic Books in 2023. She lives north of San Francisco\, on Southern Pomo land\, with her partner\, exploring waterways and forests as often as they can. Visit AccessToZen.org for ways to connect. \n\n  \nCost \nThe teachings are regarded as priceless. So they are offered without a fee. You are invited to support the teachings and our efforts by contributing voluntary donations (the practice of “Dana”) for the expenses of the meditation center and the support of the teachers. \nTo make a gift to sustain the work of East Bay Meditation Center\, please do so via Paypal: paypal.me/eastbaymeditation or our website: eastbaymeditation.org/dana 100% of our programming is sliding scale and no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds. Thank you for the gifts of your generosity and for supporting the work of East Bay Meditation Center and our beloved teachers who have volunteered their time. \nPlease also consider giving a financial gift to our teachers as well\, who do not receive a salary for their work\, and give their teachings freely to all. \nVenmo: @SuddenLeap-A2Z\nlast 4 #: 2585 \nPayPal: SuddenLeap.A2Z@Gmail.com \n  \nFor in-person participation: \nFor those wishing to practice in person\, space will be limited to 40 people to allow ample space for social distancing. Participants will be asked to wear N95 or KN95 face masks. (N95 face masks will be available at EBMC.) Please note: The teacher may be unmasked while teaching. \nTo attend in person\, you need to be completely free of fragranced body and clothing products — more information and a list of fragrance free products\, including those that are especially good for people of color\, appears on our website. \nEast Bay Meditation Center is a scent free / fragrance free space and is wheelchair accessible. \n  \nFor Zoom participation\, these are our Universal Access Guidelines: \n– Please do not use virtual or blurred backgrounds \n– Please keep your camera still when it’s turned on \n– Please say your name when you speak \n– Facilitators will attempt to read any comments in the chat out loud \n– Please mute when you’re not speaking.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/hybrid-bell-hooks-all-about-love-supported-by-the-4-brahma-viharas/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240806T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240806T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135800
CREATED:20210710T180923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T193346Z
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: Alphabet Sangha
DESCRIPTION:A meditation group for the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Queer\, Intersex\, Same-Gender Loving\, and Two-Spirit communities. Because that’s such a mouthful\, we call ourselves the Alphabet Sangha. \nTuesdays\n7:00 – 8:30 pm \nHYBRID on First and Third Tuesdays of the month! Meet at EBMC or online. \nPlease email: alphabetsangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request Zoom link to join online.  \nFor more information\, visit the ALPHABET SANGHA WEBSITE
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-alphabet-sangha-2-2022-12-27/2024-08-06/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240815T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240815T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135800
CREATED:20210105T230833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T054443Z
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: People of Color Sangha
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! \nThursdays\n7 – 8:30 PM PST \n(please note the 7pm start time is new for 2024) \nClosed Captions Provided.  \nZoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website)\, and their Facebook group.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/people-of-color-sangha-3/2024-08-15/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240818T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135800
CREATED:20240627T175428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T213214Z
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: Black Womxn and Aging: Cultivating Self-Love\, Creativity and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Black Womxn and Aging: Cultivating Self-Love\, Creativity and Resilience\nFor self-identified African/Diasporic womxn over 50 and of all body types. \nA Daylong with Arisika Razak \nSunday\, Aug. 18th\, 2024 \n10a.m. – 2 p.m. PT (Time Zone Converter) \nHYBRID\, ONLINE on Zoom and In-Person at EBMC \nClosed Captioning Provided on Zoom \nThe center is fragrance-free and wheelchair accessible \nN95/KN95 masks required \nAs Black womxn over 50\, we’re moving into an era of transformation – and it’s time to make medicine out of the diverse experiences of our lives. Our bodies are changing whether we are able-bodied or disabled – and our struggles as mothers\, caretakers\, artists\, activists\, leaders\, workers\, educators\, and partners\, has both seasoned and exhausted us. It’s time to reflect on what will sustain us in the years to come\, and to cultivate ease and resilience even in the middle of our personal and social challenges. In this session\, we’ll use meditation and movement\, story-telling and art to reflect on the issues that are foremost in our bodies\, minds\, hearts\, and spirits. Please bring art and writing materials as we share\, play\, and move together\, cultivating the healing that we have taken birth for. \nYou are also invited to bring something for the altar that represents yourself at this time of life. You may wish to wear clothing that you can do gentle movement in. \n  \n \n  \nTeacher Bio \n \nArisika Razak\, MPH\, is the former Chair of the Women’s Spirituality Program at the California Institute of Integral Studies. Previously a nurse-midwife\, her teachings incorporate diverse spiritual traditions\, women’s health and healing\, multicultural feminisms\, queer theory\, and diversity theory. Arisika has led national and international healing workshops and ritual celebrations for women for over three decades\, as well as embodied spiritual workshops for people of all genders. She has co-facilitated workshops with Marlene Jones at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and regularly leads workshops at EBMC. \n  \nCost \nThe teachings are regarded as priceless. So they are offered without a fee. You are invited to support the teachings and our efforts by contributing voluntary donations (the practice of “Dana”) for the expenses of the meditation center and the support of the teachers. \nThe ticket prices are listed as different tiers with suggested donations based on income ranges. For those who wish to give more\, you may choose an “add-on” to your ticket. For those unable to give\, there is an option for that. \nOther ways to give: \nTo make a gift to sustain the work of East Bay Meditation Center\, you may do so via Paypal: paypal.me/eastbaymeditation or our website: eastbaymeditation.org/dana 100% of our programming is sliding scale and no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds. \nPlease also consider giving a financial gift to our teachers as well\, who do not receive a salary for their work\, and give their teachings freely to all. \nPayPal: arisikarazak@gmail.com \nThank you for the gifts of your generosity and for supporting the work of East Bay Meditation Center and our beloved teachers who have volunteered their time. \nFor in-person participation: \nFor those wishing to practice in person\, space will be limited to 40 people to allow ample space for social distancing. Participants will be asked to wear N95 or KN95 face masks. (N95 face masks will be available at EBMC.) Please note: The teacher may be unmasked while teaching. \nTo attend in person\, you need to be completely free of fragranced body and clothing products — more information and a list of fragrance free products\, including those that are especially good for people of color\, appears on our website: \n\nFragrance Free \n\nEast Bay Meditation Center is a scent free / fragrance free space and is wheelchair accessible. \nFor Zoom participation\, these are our Universal Access Guidelines: \n– Please do not use virtual or blurred backgrounds \n– Please keep your camera still when it’s turned on \n– Please say your name when you speak \n– Facilitators will attempt to read any comments in the chat out loud \n– Please mute when you’re not speaking.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/hybrid-black-women-and-aging-cultivating-self-love-creativity-and-resilience/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hybrid
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: Alphabet Sangha
DESCRIPTION:A meditation group for the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Queer\, Intersex\, Same-Gender Loving\, and Two-Spirit communities. Because that’s such a mouthful\, we call ourselves the Alphabet Sangha. \nTuesdays\n7:00 – 8:30 pm \nHYBRID on First and Third Tuesdays of the month! Meet at EBMC or online. \nPlease email: alphabetsangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request Zoom link to join online.  \nFor more information\, visit the ALPHABET SANGHA WEBSITE
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-alphabet-sangha-2-2022-12-27-2/2024-08-20/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Practice Groups
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: Alphabet Sangha
DESCRIPTION:A meditation group for the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Queer\, Intersex\, Same-Gender Loving\, and Two-Spirit communities. Because that’s such a mouthful\, we call ourselves the Alphabet Sangha. \nTuesdays\n7:00 – 8:30 pm \nHYBRID on First and Third Tuesdays of the month! Meet at EBMC or online. \nPlease email: alphabetsangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request Zoom link to join online.  \nFor more information\, visit the ALPHABET SANGHA WEBSITE
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-alphabet-sangha-2-2022-12-27/2024-09-03/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Practice Groups
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: Midday Sangha Daylong Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Midday Sangha Daylong Retreat \nPeer-led \nWednesday\, September 4th\, 2024 \n10 am to 4pm (Time Zone Converter) \nHYBRID in person at EBMC and online \nClosed Captioning Provided on Zoom \nThe center is fragrance-free and wheelchair accessible \nN95/KN95 masks required \n  \nJoin Midday for a daylong hybrid retreat of meditation\, movement\, music\, & potluck to celebrate a decade of peer-led sangha. We’ll be meeting online and in person Wednesday\, September 4th from 10am-4pm PT. \nPlease come for as little or as long as you’d like. As well as time for silent meditation\, the morning will include Tai Chi and the afternoon will include dancing and chanting. \nFrom 12-1:30pm we will meet in our usual Midday form (meditation and Dharma discussion). For those in person\, this will include a potluck (may change based on current covid info). \n \nNOTE: Zoom link provided after event registration. \nWe hope you’ll join us for any or all of our time together. If you have any concerns or questions\, please reach out to us at middaysangha@eastbaymeditation.org. \nMay we all find some ease and peace today\,\nMay we all experience well-being\, safety and be protected from harm. \nGratitude for your practice\, your presence\, your generosity!\nMidday Sangha Coordinating Committee \n  \nCost \nThe teachings are regarded as priceless. So they are offered without a fee. You are invited to support the teachings and our efforts by contributing voluntary donations (the practice of “Dana”) for the expenses of the meditation center. \nThe ticket price is a suggested donation of $10 to the center and you may give more if you wish\, or less if you are unable to give at this time. \nThank you for the gifts of your generosity and for supporting the work of East Bay Meditation Center and our beloved community. \n  \nFor in-person participation: \nFor those wishing to practice in person\, space will be limited to 60 people to allow ample space for social distancing. Participants will be asked to wear N95 or KN95 face masks. (N95 face masks will be available at EBMC.) Please note: The teacher may be unmasked while teaching. \nTo attend in person\, you need to be completely free of fragranced body and clothing products — more information and a list of fragrance free products\, including those that are especially good for people of color\, appears on our website: https://eastbaymeditation.org/resources/fragrance-free-at-ebmc/ \nEast Bay Meditation Center is a scent free / fragrance free space and is wheelchair accessible. \n  \nFor Zoom participation\, these are our Universal Access Guidelines: \n– Please do not use virtual or blurred backgrounds \n– Please keep your camera still when it’s turned on \n– Please say your name when you speak \n– Facilitators will attempt to read any comments in the chat out loud \n– Please mute when you’re not speaking.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/hybrid-midday-sangha-daylong-retreat/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Practice Groups
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