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SUMMARY:IN PERSON: Embracing Change: Zen & The Art of Creating a Life You Want
DESCRIPTION:Embracing Change: Zen & the Art of Creating a Life You Want \nWith Rev. Keiryu Liên Shutt \nSaturday March 14th 2026 \nIn person only at 285 17th St.\, Oakland CA 94612 \nMasking is strongly encouraged \nThe center is fragrance-free and wheelchair accessible \n  \nAre you at a point in your life in which you feel like it’s time for a change\, but you’re not sure how to proceed? \nChange can be hard. Especially if it’s not one that we’ve chosen: a job or relationship loss\, an illness\, or other life-transition events. At such time\, thinking about all the possible options can feel confusing: “Should I do what I’ve always wanted to do or stay with what I know? Go towards my ‘heart’s desire’ or get more training?” \nAt times like these\, teachings both from Buddhism and from the motivational field can help us. Join Rev. Liên for a daylong workshop in which we will explore how to incorporate both dharma practices and behavior-change skills in order to find stability and centeredness so that you can be truly present and aware. \nDiscover tools to help you set and achieve goals. Meditation and Buddhist practices along with evaluative and skill-building tools will be practiced in small and large groups. Plan for a day in which you will be engaged from the heart and with mindfulness.The time for change has come into your life. Come see how you can learn to meet this with ease\, grace and skill\, and go towards the life that is waiting to be created by you! \n  \n\n\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. \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. \nNote that all financial gifts received here go directly to EBMC\, and we invite you to give separately to our teachers\, using the information below. \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. \nTo give to Rev. Keiryu Liên Shutt: \nVenmo: @SuddenLeap-A2Z\nlast 4 #: 2585 \nPayPal: SuddenLeap.A2Z@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. \n  \nFor in-person participation: \nWe strongly encourage masking for all who are able to do so. We will provide N95 masks at the center if you don’t have one. \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  \nPublic Transportation/Parking: \n– We strongly encourage public transportation/biking/walking since parking in the neighborhood is limited. \n– EBMC has bike parking inside the center. \n– Please note that parking meters are enforced Monday – Saturday\, 8 am – 6 pm\, and Sunday 12-6pm. \n \n\n\n\n\nTeacher\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 in Oakland\, on Huichin land\, with her partner\, exploring waterways and forests as often as they can. Visit AccessToZen.org for ways to connect.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/in-person-embracing-change-zen-the-art-of-creating-a-life-you-want/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,In-Person Only
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SUMMARY:IN PERSON: Ancestors Welcome Here Practice Group
DESCRIPTION:IN PERSON: Ancestors Welcome Here Practice Group 2026 \nFacilitated by Ream \nThird Wednesdays\, 6-7:30 PM PST \nJanuary 21\, February 18\, March 18\, April 15\, May 20 \nAt EBMC\, 285 17th Street\, Downtown Oakland \nFor self-identified white people \n  \nThis group invites a reconnection to our ancestral  lineages through meditation\, healing\, and repair\, to inspire our action to end injustice in the world\, with the support of our wise and loving ancestors. \nPractices we will be in together include:  directly engaging with our ancestors of lineage\, working with unhealed patterns in order to relate more wisely and compassionately to ourselves and our people\, inviting connection with the Earth through tending our relationship to land and spirit by offering gratitude\, and listening and receiving the Earth’s wisdom.  This ancestral healing work makes it possible for us to more fully embody our commitment to justice. \n💥 This group is offered through the practice of radical generosity. \nSuggested donation per session: $20-75. \nTo make a gift to sustain the work of East Bay Meditation Center\, you may do so at https://bit.ly/ebmc-give 100% of our programming is sliding scale and no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds. Please reference “Ancestors” in the donation info. 💥 \n  \nScent Free and Masking Policy \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. Masks are strongly encouraged and will be provided by the center. \n  \nRegister here: \nTinyURL.com/AncestorsAtEBMC
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/in-person-ancestors-welcome-here-practice-group/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: Earth Drum Medicine: Women’s Drum Circle
DESCRIPTION:Earth Drum Medicine\, Women’s drum circle facilitated by Afefe Oke’ and Rosetta Saunders. \nCombining meditation with the powerful practice of drumming\, this group will meet at our Webster site on the third Saturday of each month at the EBMC Webster St site\, 2406 Webster St.\, Oakland. \nThe circle is open to all women-identified folks and gender-expansive folks who identify with women’s community. \nWhile some drums will be provided\, you are encouraged to bring your own if you have one! \n\nThird Saturday of each month\n12:30pm-2pm\nPlease arrive early to allow time for parking\n\nAll skill levels are welcome! Everyone is welcome regardless of their drum abilities. We sit in a circle and will do what we can to help this with mobility limitations. \nTo register\, or for more information\, please contact Afefe Oke’ at ginittaglass at gmail dot com \nPLEASE NOTE: There will NOT be a meeting in May 2026. We will resume in June 2026.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/earth-drum-medicine-womens-drum-circle/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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SUMMARY:In-Person Kapwa Gathering for Filipinx/a/o Practitioners
DESCRIPTION:Dear Kapwa Sangha\, \nYou’re invited to a new monthly gathering for self-identifying Filipinx/a/o (including mixed) practitioners offered at EBMC this spring. The intention is to offer a consistent\, low-pressure space for practice and community connection. \nGathering Details \nDates: \nThird Saturdays \nMarch 21\, April 18\, and May 16 \nTime: \n3:00–5:00 pm PT \nLocation: \nEast Bay Meditation Center \n285 17th St\, Oakland \nFormat \n– Peer-led meditation or contemplative practice \n– Potluck and time for informal connection \nFood offerings are completely open. If possible\, please label items with ingredients or common allergens (e.g.\, dairy-free\, nuts\, gluten). \nAccessibility & Care \nThis gathering will follow EBMC’s existing policies regarding masking\, fragrance-free spaces\, and accessibility. \nChildren are welcome. Adults are responsible for any minors they bring. No childcare will be provided. \nAttendance \nThis is an in-person offering; no Zoom option will be available. \nParticipants are always welcome to just show up. If you plan to attend\, you’re also welcome to email me (mpapaya3 at gmail dot com) in advance so I can get a general sense of attendance. You’re welcome to attend one gathering\, some\, or all of them. Building community happens through presence; through showing up\, sitting together\, sharing food\, and practicing alongside one another over time. This gathering is offered in that spirit\, with the hope of creating a space that can be shaped collectively through our participation.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/in-person-kapwa-gathering-for-filipinx-a-o-practitioners/2026-03-21/
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