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SUMMARY:ONLINE: 8 Step Buddhist Recovery Deep Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday from 10AM – 11:30AM PST / PDT ONLINE \nCompassionate Dharma Deep Refuge Buddhist meetings focus on ways to heal addiction. Based on the Eight Steps to Recovery developed by Dr. Mason-John M.A (hon.doc) and Dr Groves\, we believe this inclusive approach can build a solid foundation for those at any level of recovery and for those who have yet to seek help. \nThrough these practices we hope you gain a practice that can sustain you in your recovery. \nWe are a multi-recovery space. Whether you are navigating addiction to substances like drugs and alcohol\, or process addictions\, such as disordered eating\, codependency\, or sex and love addiction–you are welcome here. \nAdvance Registration is not required. \nFor additional information\, please contact: ebmcrecovery at gmail dot com.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/8-step-recovery/2024-01-13/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Beginning a Meditation Practice
DESCRIPTION:4 Class series\, Wednesdays January 3\, 10\, 17 and 24\, 2024\nOnline on Zoom\n \n6:30 – 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter)  \nClosed Captioning Provided \nPart of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 7-month Curriculum \nAre you looking for a way to start a mindfulness meditation practice\, but don’t quite know how? These four classes will give you the basics of stationary and walking/gentle movement meditation in the vipassana (insight) style\, and metta (loving kindness or good will) meditation. Don’t worry about “getting it right” – if you can sit – on a folding chair\, on floor cushions\, in a wheelchair – or lie down – and breathe\, you’re off to a good start! This series is for those seeking stress reduction\, or it can be the gateway to those new to Buddhism. Meditation can help you\, over time\, to develop a sense of increased physical well-being\, mental clarity\, compassionate connection\, and spiritual growth. \n \nPlease note: Registered participants will receive a zoom link to join us online with their Eventbrite confirmation email. Thank you for your support \nTHIS CLASS IS ONLINE ONLY \nUniversal Access Requests on Zoom: \n\nPlease do not use virtual or blurred backgrounds\nPlease keep your camera still when it’s turned on\nPlease repeat your name when you speak\nFacilitators will attempt to read any comments in the chat out loud\nA good microphone\, strong internet connection\, and quiet environment help with audio access\nPlease mute when you’re not speaking\n\nTeacher Bio: \n \nMushim Patricia Ikeda is an internationally-known secular mindfulness and Buddhist teacher working primarily with justice activists and Black\, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) meditation practitioners. A core teacher at East Bay Meditation Center in Oakland\, California\, she is an author whose writing has been published in Lion’s Roar\, Tricycle\, Buddhadharma and various anthologies. She is the founding and guiding teacher of EBMC’s Practice in Transformative Action\, a yearlong program that completed its tenth cohort in July 2023\, providing secular mindfulness training for justice activists and agents of change. Mushim was selected by Lion’s Roar Buddhist media magazine as one of twenty-six “Great Buddhist Teachers” in the January 2022 issue. If you would like to make a gift to our beloved teacher\, please do so via Venmo: @MushimPatricia-Ikeda or PayPal: info@mushimikeda.com \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 \nTo offer a gift to support the teachings\, please do so Venmo: Mushim Ikeda @MushimPatricia-Ikeda or PayPal: info@mushimikeda.com \nTo make a gift to sustain the work of East Bay Meditation Center\, please do so via 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.  \nAll registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.  Those who can attend in person need to be fully Covid vaccinated and wear N95 or KN95 masks. If you feel ill\, we ask that you stay home and participate via Zoom\, in order to support the health of the Sangha (community). Questions: admin@eastbaymeditation.org
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/hybrid-beginning-a-meditation-practice/2024-01-10/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: 8 Step Buddhist Recovery Deep Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday from 10AM – 11:30AM PST / PDT ONLINE \nCompassionate Dharma Deep Refuge Buddhist meetings focus on ways to heal addiction. Based on the Eight Steps to Recovery developed by Dr. Mason-John M.A (hon.doc) and Dr Groves\, we believe this inclusive approach can build a solid foundation for those at any level of recovery and for those who have yet to seek help. \nThrough these practices we hope you gain a practice that can sustain you in your recovery. \nWe are a multi-recovery space. Whether you are navigating addiction to substances like drugs and alcohol\, or process addictions\, such as disordered eating\, codependency\, or sex and love addiction–you are welcome here. \nAdvance Registration is not required. \nFor additional information\, please contact: ebmcrecovery at gmail dot com.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/8-step-recovery/2024-01-06/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Beginning a Meditation Practice
DESCRIPTION:4 Class series\, Wednesdays January 3\, 10\, 17 and 24\, 2024\nOnline on Zoom\n \n6:30 – 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter)  \nClosed Captioning Provided \nPart of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 7-month Curriculum \nAre you looking for a way to start a mindfulness meditation practice\, but don’t quite know how? These four classes will give you the basics of stationary and walking/gentle movement meditation in the vipassana (insight) style\, and metta (loving kindness or good will) meditation. Don’t worry about “getting it right” – if you can sit – on a folding chair\, on floor cushions\, in a wheelchair – or lie down – and breathe\, you’re off to a good start! This series is for those seeking stress reduction\, or it can be the gateway to those new to Buddhism. Meditation can help you\, over time\, to develop a sense of increased physical well-being\, mental clarity\, compassionate connection\, and spiritual growth. \n \nPlease note: Registered participants will receive a zoom link to join us online with their Eventbrite confirmation email. Thank you for your support \nTHIS CLASS IS ONLINE ONLY \nUniversal Access Requests on Zoom: \n\nPlease do not use virtual or blurred backgrounds\nPlease keep your camera still when it’s turned on\nPlease repeat your name when you speak\nFacilitators will attempt to read any comments in the chat out loud\nA good microphone\, strong internet connection\, and quiet environment help with audio access\nPlease mute when you’re not speaking\n\nTeacher Bio: \n \nMushim Patricia Ikeda is an internationally-known secular mindfulness and Buddhist teacher working primarily with justice activists and Black\, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) meditation practitioners. A core teacher at East Bay Meditation Center in Oakland\, California\, she is an author whose writing has been published in Lion’s Roar\, Tricycle\, Buddhadharma and various anthologies. She is the founding and guiding teacher of EBMC’s Practice in Transformative Action\, a yearlong program that completed its tenth cohort in July 2023\, providing secular mindfulness training for justice activists and agents of change. Mushim was selected by Lion’s Roar Buddhist media magazine as one of twenty-six “Great Buddhist Teachers” in the January 2022 issue. If you would like to make a gift to our beloved teacher\, please do so via Venmo: @MushimPatricia-Ikeda or PayPal: info@mushimikeda.com \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 \nTo offer a gift to support the teachings\, please do so Venmo: Mushim Ikeda @MushimPatricia-Ikeda or PayPal: info@mushimikeda.com \nTo make a gift to sustain the work of East Bay Meditation Center\, please do so via 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.  \nAll registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.  Those who can attend in person need to be fully Covid vaccinated and wear N95 or KN95 masks. If you feel ill\, we ask that you stay home and participate via Zoom\, in order to support the health of the Sangha (community). Questions: admin@eastbaymeditation.org
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/hybrid-beginning-a-meditation-practice/2024-01-03/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: 8 Step Buddhist Recovery Deep Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday from 10AM – 11:30AM PST / PDT ONLINE \nCompassionate Dharma Deep Refuge Buddhist meetings focus on ways to heal addiction. Based on the Eight Steps to Recovery developed by Dr. Mason-John M.A (hon.doc) and Dr Groves\, we believe this inclusive approach can build a solid foundation for those at any level of recovery and for those who have yet to seek help. \nThrough these practices we hope you gain a practice that can sustain you in your recovery. \nWe are a multi-recovery space. Whether you are navigating addiction to substances like drugs and alcohol\, or process addictions\, such as disordered eating\, codependency\, or sex and love addiction–you are welcome here. \nAdvance Registration is not required. \nFor additional information\, please contact: ebmcrecovery at gmail dot com.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/8-step-recovery/2023-12-30/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: People of Color Sangha
DESCRIPTION:The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! \nThursdays\n7:30 – 9 PM PST \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/online-people-of-color-sangha-3/2023-12-28/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: 8 Step Buddhist Recovery Deep Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday from 10AM – 11:30AM PST / PDT ONLINE \nCompassionate Dharma Deep Refuge Buddhist meetings focus on ways to heal addiction. Based on the Eight Steps to Recovery developed by Dr. Mason-John M.A (hon.doc) and Dr Groves\, we believe this inclusive approach can build a solid foundation for those at any level of recovery and for those who have yet to seek help. \nThrough these practices we hope you gain a practice that can sustain you in your recovery. \nWe are a multi-recovery space. Whether you are navigating addiction to substances like drugs and alcohol\, or process addictions\, such as disordered eating\, codependency\, or sex and love addiction–you are welcome here. \nAdvance Registration is not required. \nFor additional information\, please contact: ebmcrecovery at gmail dot com.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/8-step-recovery/2023-12-23/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: People of Color Sangha
DESCRIPTION:The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! \nThursdays\n7:30 – 9 PM PST \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/online-people-of-color-sangha-3/2023-12-21/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Celebrating Winter Solstice with T’ai Chi Chih - Embodying Nature and the Elements
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Winter Solstice with T’ai Chi Chih – \n Embodying Nature and the Elements \nThursday\, December 21\, 2023 \n9:00 – 10:30 AM PST (Time Zone Converter) \nOnline\, over Zoom \nT’ai Chi Chih is a moving meditation that gathers the chi/the life force from the earth and circulates the chi in our bodies. These easy-to-learn accessible movements invite softness and continuity as they release tension\, negativity and stress and bring healing to the body-heart-mind. Embodying nature and the elements while practicing T’ai Chi Chih\, we experience a profound synergy and ever-deepening interconnectedness. \nJoin us in welcoming the winter season! \n🌟 Movements offered both seated and standing \n🌟 No prior experience necessary \n  \n \nRegistered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their Eventbrite confirmation email.  \nTeacher Bios\n \nRosetta Saunders is a retired educator and historian with over 20 years teaching “People of Colors History” in the United States. Currently a core facilitator for Deep Time Liberation\, Ancestral Healing retreats\, Rosetta’s passion for West African and Afro-Cuban drumming has primarily been a source for individual and collective healing. She aligns herself with her ancestral lineage through Earth based practices. She was introduced to the Buddha/Dharma in 2002 and completed a two-year Dharmacharya program with Venerable Pannavati and Pannadipa receiving Confirmation of Ordination and recently completed the Braided Wisdom Leadership training program and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction certification program. \n \nActive with EBMC for the past 12 years\, Jenn Biehn has served on the Leadership Sangha and is a co-founder of Dharma in Motion\, Restorative Practices for Dharma Practitioners\, and Midday Sangha. She teaches Transforming White Privilege on the Path to Racial Equity with Neighbors for Racial Justice and Tai Chi Chih – Joy Through Movement through EBMC and other Bay Area community centers. She was recently an elder mentor for the Braided Wisdom Leadership Training Program which included cross cultural mindfulness practices. Jenn’s spiritual practice includes engaging with nature through cross country skiing and backpacking in the high Sierra and embodying awareness and healing movement in her life-long journey of building community. \n  \nTo make a gift to support the teachings\, please do so via PayPal: sweetdrum8@gmail.com or Venmo: @Rosetta-Saunders \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.  \n100% 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.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-celebrating-winter-solstice-with-tai-chi-chih-embodying-nature-and-the-elements/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Online
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: 8 Step Buddhist Recovery Deep Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday from 10AM – 11:30AM PST / PDT ONLINE \nCompassionate Dharma Deep Refuge Buddhist meetings focus on ways to heal addiction. Based on the Eight Steps to Recovery developed by Dr. Mason-John M.A (hon.doc) and Dr Groves\, we believe this inclusive approach can build a solid foundation for those at any level of recovery and for those who have yet to seek help. \nThrough these practices we hope you gain a practice that can sustain you in your recovery. \nWe are a multi-recovery space. Whether you are navigating addiction to substances like drugs and alcohol\, or process addictions\, such as disordered eating\, codependency\, or sex and love addiction–you are welcome here. \nAdvance Registration is not required. \nFor additional information\, please contact: ebmcrecovery at gmail dot com.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/8-step-recovery/2023-12-16/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231214T210000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: People of Color Sangha
DESCRIPTION:The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! \nThursdays\n7:30 – 9 PM PST \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/online-people-of-color-sangha-3/2023-12-14/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: 8 Step Buddhist Recovery Deep Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday from 10AM – 11:30AM PST / PDT ONLINE \nCompassionate Dharma Deep Refuge Buddhist meetings focus on ways to heal addiction. Based on the Eight Steps to Recovery developed by Dr. Mason-John M.A (hon.doc) and Dr Groves\, we believe this inclusive approach can build a solid foundation for those at any level of recovery and for those who have yet to seek help. \nThrough these practices we hope you gain a practice that can sustain you in your recovery. \nWe are a multi-recovery space. Whether you are navigating addiction to substances like drugs and alcohol\, or process addictions\, such as disordered eating\, codependency\, or sex and love addiction–you are welcome here. \nAdvance Registration is not required. \nFor additional information\, please contact: ebmcrecovery at gmail dot com.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/8-step-recovery/2023-12-09/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: People of Color Sangha
DESCRIPTION:The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! \nThursdays\n7:30 – 9 PM PST \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/online-people-of-color-sangha-3/2023-12-07/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231202T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T113529
CREATED:20200406T020139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T225121Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: 8 Step Buddhist Recovery Deep Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday from 10AM – 11:30AM PST / PDT ONLINE \nCompassionate Dharma Deep Refuge Buddhist meetings focus on ways to heal addiction. Based on the Eight Steps to Recovery developed by Dr. Mason-John M.A (hon.doc) and Dr Groves\, we believe this inclusive approach can build a solid foundation for those at any level of recovery and for those who have yet to seek help. \nThrough these practices we hope you gain a practice that can sustain you in your recovery. \nWe are a multi-recovery space. Whether you are navigating addiction to substances like drugs and alcohol\, or process addictions\, such as disordered eating\, codependency\, or sex and love addiction–you are welcome here. \nAdvance Registration is not required. \nFor additional information\, please contact: ebmcrecovery at gmail dot com.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/8-step-recovery/2023-12-02/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
GEO:37.8050656;-122.2660299
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231130T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231130T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T113529
CREATED:20240105T004032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T061022Z
UID:10009888-1701372600-1701378000@eastbaymeditation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE: People of Color Sangha
DESCRIPTION:The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! \nThursdays\n7:30 – 9 PM PST \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/online-people-of-color-sangha-3/2023-11-30/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
GEO:37.8050656;-122.2660299
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231125T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T113529
CREATED:20200406T020139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T225121Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: 8 Step Buddhist Recovery Deep Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday from 10AM – 11:30AM PST / PDT ONLINE \nCompassionate Dharma Deep Refuge Buddhist meetings focus on ways to heal addiction. Based on the Eight Steps to Recovery developed by Dr. Mason-John M.A (hon.doc) and Dr Groves\, we believe this inclusive approach can build a solid foundation for those at any level of recovery and for those who have yet to seek help. \nThrough these practices we hope you gain a practice that can sustain you in your recovery. \nWe are a multi-recovery space. Whether you are navigating addiction to substances like drugs and alcohol\, or process addictions\, such as disordered eating\, codependency\, or sex and love addiction–you are welcome here. \nAdvance Registration is not required. \nFor additional information\, please contact: ebmcrecovery at gmail dot com.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/8-step-recovery/2023-11-25/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
GEO:37.8050656;-122.2660299
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231123T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231123T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T113529
CREATED:20240105T004032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T061022Z
UID:10009887-1700767800-1700773200@eastbaymeditation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE: People of Color Sangha
DESCRIPTION:The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! \nThursdays\n7:30 – 9 PM PST \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/online-people-of-color-sangha-3/2023-11-23/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
GEO:37.8050656;-122.2660299
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T113529
CREATED:20231102T065119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T070220Z
UID:10008346-1700505000-1700510400@eastbaymeditation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE: Honoring Transgender Day of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 20th \n6:30 PM – 8 PM PT (Time Zone Converter)\n \nOnline\, Over Zoom \nJoin us on Transgender Day of Remembrance for a heartfelt and empowering event\, designed to honor and celebrate the transgender community while nurturing our own well-being. \nIn observance of the Transgender Day of Remembrance\, we invite you to a special gathering that offers a unique blend of meditation and movements. This event is not only an opportunity to pay tribute to those we have lost but also to explore and embrace self-care practices that can enhance our lives. \n  \n \nAll registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email. \n \nFresh “Lev” White\, CPCC\, is a Certified Professional\, Mindfulness & Life Coach. He has been practicing Mindfulness since 2007\, and is currently a student of Spirit Rock’s Dharma Leadership Program. In addition to Co-leading the Teen Sangha at EBMC\, Fresh! is also a rotating teacher at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, and leads a group for Trans* and Gender Variant folks in Oakland as well. Fresh! earned his Early Childhood Education Credits at Skyline College when he committed to being a classroom assistant and volunteer back in the 90s. Since 2003\, Fresh! has facilitated or co-lead over 100 discussions in San Francisco and Marin\, in schools and workplaces\, with a goal of ending bullying for all\, with a focus on creating safety for the LBGTQI communities. \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 \nTo offer a gift to support the teachings\, please do so through Venmo: freshencounter\, PayPal: fresh@affirmativeacts.org\, or CashApp: $FreshWhite \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  \n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-honoring-transgender-day-of-remembrance/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Classes,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T113529
CREATED:20231101T235417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T055529Z
UID:10008335-1700301600-1700323200@eastbaymeditation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE: Cultivating Home in Our Hearts: A Daylong for Adult adoptees and fostered
DESCRIPTION:Cultivating Home in Our Hearts: A Daylong for Adult adoptees and fostered\, and/or child welfare system survivors \nA day of mindfulness\, music\, and inquiry for adult adoptees\, fostered\, and/or child welfare system survivors with Sean Feit Oakes\, PhD\, Amber Field Music\, and Fresh Lev White \nSaturday\, November 18 \n10 AM – 4 PM PT (Time Zone Converter)  \nOnline\, over Zoom \nClosed Captioning Provided \nThis class is for us who experienced separation from birth families at early ages to explore the heart of the Buddha’s teachings: that pain and loss are built into life and are the seeds of wisdom and liberation. We’ll explore our experiences of family rupture\, discuss tools for cultivating self-love\, compassion\, and the cultivation of home in ourselves as a deep refuge. \nAll adult (18+) adoptees\, formerly foster home or system youth\, and any adult who were forced/separated from their birth family at young ages are welcome. \nTeacher Bios\n  \n \nAll registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email. \n \nFresh “Lev” White\, CPCC\, is a Certified Professional\, Mindfulness & Life Coach. He has been practicing Mindfulness since 2007\, and is currently a student of Spirit Rock’s Dharma Leadership Program. In addition to Co-leading the Teen Sangha at EBMC\, Fresh! is also a rotating teacher at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, and leads a group for Trans* and Gender Variant folks in Oakland as well. Fresh! earned his Early Childhood Education Credits at Skyline College when he committed to being a classroom assistant and volunteer back in the 90s. Since 2003\, Fresh! has facilitated or co-lead over 100 discussions in San Francisco and Marin\, in schools and workplaces\, with a goal of ending bullying for all\, with a focus on creating safety for the LBGTQI communities. \n \nPhoenix Song is a queer\, non-binary Korean American adoptee teacher\, performer and healer featured in SF Magazine’s Best of the Bay for yoga music. They believe that everyone can sing and love to help people free their voices and rhythm in private and group classes. Phoenix leads ancestral healing\, grief\, and diversity/solidarity workshops and trainings that use expressive arts and somatic processes. If you would like to support Phoenix’s teachings\, please do so via Venmo @phoenixsongmusic or PayPal Phoenixsongmusic@gmail.com. To learn more about their sound healing offerings\, classes\, and performances\, please visit https://phoenixsongmusic.com/ \n  \n \nSean Feit Oakes\, PhD\, E-RYT\, SEP\, teaches Buddhism and Haṭha Yoga with a focus on the integration of meditation\, trauma resolution\, and social justice. He has studied in Theravāda\, Zen\, and Vajrāyāna Buddhist lineages\, including training as a monk in Burma\, and was mentored to teach Insight Meditation by Jack Kornfield. He trained in Yoga with David Moreno and Alice Joanou\, and Organic Intelligence with Steven Hoskinson.  Dr. Oakes received his PhD in Performance Studies from UC Davis in 2016\, writing on states of consciousness in Buddhist meditation and experimental dance\, and teaches at Spirit Rock Meditation Center\, East Bay Meditation Center\, and Ashtanga Yoga Berkeley. \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 \nTo make a gift to support the teachings\, please do so via Venmo: freshencounter\, PayPal: fresh@affirmativeacts.org\, CashApp: $FreshWhite \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  \n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-cultivating-home-in-our-hearts-a-daylong-for-adult-adoptees-and-fostered/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Classes,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T113529
CREATED:20200406T020139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T225121Z
UID:10006601-1700301600-1700307000@eastbaymeditation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE: 8 Step Buddhist Recovery Deep Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday from 10AM – 11:30AM PST / PDT ONLINE \nCompassionate Dharma Deep Refuge Buddhist meetings focus on ways to heal addiction. Based on the Eight Steps to Recovery developed by Dr. Mason-John M.A (hon.doc) and Dr Groves\, we believe this inclusive approach can build a solid foundation for those at any level of recovery and for those who have yet to seek help. \nThrough these practices we hope you gain a practice that can sustain you in your recovery. \nWe are a multi-recovery space. Whether you are navigating addiction to substances like drugs and alcohol\, or process addictions\, such as disordered eating\, codependency\, or sex and love addiction–you are welcome here. \nAdvance Registration is not required. \nFor additional information\, please contact: ebmcrecovery at gmail dot com.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/8-step-recovery/2023-11-18/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
GEO:37.8050656;-122.2660299
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231116T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T113529
CREATED:20240105T004032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T061022Z
UID:10009886-1700163000-1700168400@eastbaymeditation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE: People of Color Sangha
DESCRIPTION:The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! \nThursdays\n7:30 – 9 PM PST \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/online-people-of-color-sangha-3/2023-11-16/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
GEO:37.8050656;-122.2660299
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231114T101500
DTSTAMP:20260408T113529
CREATED:20231101T192328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T055427Z
UID:10009669-1699952400-1699956900@eastbaymeditation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE: Practicing Tai Chi - Embodying the Heart Qualities Together in these Challenging Times
DESCRIPTION:Practicing Tai Chi – Embodying the Heart Qualities Together in these Challenging Times  \nTuesday Morning\, November 14 \n9 AM – 10:15 AM PT (Time Zone Converter)  \nOnline\, over Zoom \nTai Chi – Embodying the Heart Qualities is a grounding\, empowering practice that includes easy-to-learn\, accessible Tai Chi movements.  \nThis moving meditation helps us embody and strengthen the heart qualities including lovingkindness\, compassion\, and equanimity… as we co-create together a peaceful world for all beings.  \nThis moving meditation\, led by the experienced co-facilitators Jenn Biehn and Rosetta Saunders\, will guide you in embodying and strengthening heart qualities such as lovingkindness\, compassion\, and equanimity. \n 🌟 Movements offered both seated and standing \n 🌟 No prior experience necessary \n \n \nRegistered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their Eventbrite confirmation email.  \nTeacher Bios\n \nRosetta Saunders is a drum artist who uses sacred rhythms for intergenerational healing and cross-cultural ceremonial circles. With over two years of experience practicing Tai Chi and Qi Gong\, she brings a unique perspective to the practice\, intertwining movement\, rhythm\, and heart qualities. \n \n Jenn Biehn has been a certified Tai Chi Chih teacher for over 30 years. She is now dedicated to training new individuals to bring these ancient practices into their communities\, sharing the benefits of Tai Chi with a wider audience. \n  \nTo make a gift to support the teachings\, please do so via PayPal: sweetdrum8@gmail.com or Venmo: @Rosetta-Saunders \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.  \n100% 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.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-practicing-tai-chi-embodying-the-heart-qualities-together-in-these-challenging-times/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231111T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T113529
CREATED:20200406T020139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T225121Z
UID:10006600-1699696800-1699702200@eastbaymeditation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE: 8 Step Buddhist Recovery Deep Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday from 10AM – 11:30AM PST / PDT ONLINE \nCompassionate Dharma Deep Refuge Buddhist meetings focus on ways to heal addiction. Based on the Eight Steps to Recovery developed by Dr. Mason-John M.A (hon.doc) and Dr Groves\, we believe this inclusive approach can build a solid foundation for those at any level of recovery and for those who have yet to seek help. \nThrough these practices we hope you gain a practice that can sustain you in your recovery. \nWe are a multi-recovery space. Whether you are navigating addiction to substances like drugs and alcohol\, or process addictions\, such as disordered eating\, codependency\, or sex and love addiction–you are welcome here. \nAdvance Registration is not required. \nFor additional information\, please contact: ebmcrecovery at gmail dot com.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/8-step-recovery/2023-11-11/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
GEO:37.8050656;-122.2660299
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T113529
CREATED:20240105T004032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T061022Z
UID:10009885-1699558200-1699563600@eastbaymeditation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE: People of Color Sangha
DESCRIPTION:The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! \nThursdays\n7:30 – 9 PM PST \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/online-people-of-color-sangha-3/2023-11-09/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
GEO:37.8050656;-122.2660299
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T113529
CREATED:20200406T020139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T225121Z
UID:10006599-1699092000-1699097400@eastbaymeditation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE: 8 Step Buddhist Recovery Deep Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday from 10AM – 11:30AM PST / PDT ONLINE \nCompassionate Dharma Deep Refuge Buddhist meetings focus on ways to heal addiction. Based on the Eight Steps to Recovery developed by Dr. Mason-John M.A (hon.doc) and Dr Groves\, we believe this inclusive approach can build a solid foundation for those at any level of recovery and for those who have yet to seek help. \nThrough these practices we hope you gain a practice that can sustain you in your recovery. \nWe are a multi-recovery space. Whether you are navigating addiction to substances like drugs and alcohol\, or process addictions\, such as disordered eating\, codependency\, or sex and love addiction–you are welcome here. \nAdvance Registration is not required. \nFor additional information\, please contact: ebmcrecovery at gmail dot com.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/8-step-recovery/2023-11-04/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
GEO:37.8050656;-122.2660299
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231102T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T113529
CREATED:20240105T004032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T061022Z
UID:10009884-1698953400-1698958800@eastbaymeditation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE: People of Color Sangha
DESCRIPTION:The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! \nThursdays\n7:30 – 9 PM PST \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/online-people-of-color-sangha-3/2023-11-02/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
GEO:37.8050656;-122.2660299
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231102T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231102T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T113529
CREATED:20231004T002216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T002217Z
UID:10009466-1698946200-1698951600@eastbaymeditation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE: Ancestors Welcome Here: Healing White Supremacy (for white people)
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE: Ancestors Welcome Here: Healing White Supremacy (for white people) \nwith Ream and Sara Oakes \nThursdays\, 10/19\, 10/26\, 11/2\n \n5:30 – 7 PM PT (Time Zone Converter)  \nClosed Captioning Provided \nWhite people*: We need all the help we can get. Working at the level of the body\, we will welcome our well ancestors of blood and bone to extend their blessings to us\, and to give us their full support and backing in our efforts to end white supremacy in our lifetimes. \nWe all come from people who lived in interdependence with each other and connection with the Earth. This class invites a reconnection to our lineages through practicing meditation\, healing and repair\, so that we can know ourselves and our inherent belonging more deeply. \n*For self-identified white people. If you identify as white and are committed to racial justice\, this class is for you. \n \nAll registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.  \n  \nTeacher Bios: \n \nReam\, pronouns: She/They. Ream is a queer organizer and somatics practitioner of European ancestry currently in Oakland\, CA\, organizing for economic and racial justice and immigrants’ rights\, working for over 25 years in the labor movement and currently as the Strategic Campaigns Director for the United Domestic Workers’ Union. Ream is a graduate of EBMC’s PITA and WAS programs and is a co-founder of the Social Justice Sangha. Ream is a practitioner with Generative Somatics\, teaching “Somatics for White Racial Justice Organizers” and holds trauma healing groups with activists and movement leaders. \n  \n \nSara began her spiritual practice in the path of yoga and devotional chanting in 2000 when she also started training in dance and the healing arts. She has practiced in the Insight Meditation tradition since 2004 attending regular retreats with teachers in the U.S.A.\, Europe\, India and Myanmar. She is a graduate of both the Dedicated Practitioners and the Community Dharma Leader Programs at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. She has a private practice in Craniosacral therapy\, Organic Intelligence\, and Somatic Experiencing trauma resolution for people of all ages in the East Bay. website: https://saraoakes.com/
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-ancestors-welcome-here-healing-white-supremacy-for-white-people-2/2023-11-02/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Classes,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T113529
CREATED:20200406T020139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T225121Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: 8 Step Buddhist Recovery Deep Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday from 10AM – 11:30AM PST / PDT ONLINE \nCompassionate Dharma Deep Refuge Buddhist meetings focus on ways to heal addiction. Based on the Eight Steps to Recovery developed by Dr. Mason-John M.A (hon.doc) and Dr Groves\, we believe this inclusive approach can build a solid foundation for those at any level of recovery and for those who have yet to seek help. \nThrough these practices we hope you gain a practice that can sustain you in your recovery. \nWe are a multi-recovery space. Whether you are navigating addiction to substances like drugs and alcohol\, or process addictions\, such as disordered eating\, codependency\, or sex and love addiction–you are welcome here. \nAdvance Registration is not required. \nFor additional information\, please contact: ebmcrecovery at gmail dot com.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/8-step-recovery/2023-10-28/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: People of Color Sangha
DESCRIPTION:The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! \nThursdays\n7:30 – 9 PM PST \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/online-people-of-color-sangha-3/2023-10-26/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Ancestors Welcome Here: Healing White Supremacy (for white people)
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE: Ancestors Welcome Here: Healing White Supremacy (for white people) \nwith Ream and Sara Oakes \nThursdays\, 10/19\, 10/26\, 11/2\n \n5:30 – 7 PM PT (Time Zone Converter)  \nClosed Captioning Provided \nWhite people*: We need all the help we can get. Working at the level of the body\, we will welcome our well ancestors of blood and bone to extend their blessings to us\, and to give us their full support and backing in our efforts to end white supremacy in our lifetimes. \nWe all come from people who lived in interdependence with each other and connection with the Earth. This class invites a reconnection to our lineages through practicing meditation\, healing and repair\, so that we can know ourselves and our inherent belonging more deeply. \n*For self-identified white people. If you identify as white and are committed to racial justice\, this class is for you. \n \nAll registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.  \n  \nTeacher Bios: \n \nReam\, pronouns: She/They. Ream is a queer organizer and somatics practitioner of European ancestry currently in Oakland\, CA\, organizing for economic and racial justice and immigrants’ rights\, working for over 25 years in the labor movement and currently as the Strategic Campaigns Director for the United Domestic Workers’ Union. Ream is a graduate of EBMC’s PITA and WAS programs and is a co-founder of the Social Justice Sangha. Ream is a practitioner with Generative Somatics\, teaching “Somatics for White Racial Justice Organizers” and holds trauma healing groups with activists and movement leaders. \n  \n \nSara began her spiritual practice in the path of yoga and devotional chanting in 2000 when she also started training in dance and the healing arts. She has practiced in the Insight Meditation tradition since 2004 attending regular retreats with teachers in the U.S.A.\, Europe\, India and Myanmar. She is a graduate of both the Dedicated Practitioners and the Community Dharma Leader Programs at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. She has a private practice in Craniosacral therapy\, Organic Intelligence\, and Somatic Experiencing trauma resolution for people of all ages in the East Bay. website: https://saraoakes.com/
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-ancestors-welcome-here-healing-white-supremacy-for-white-people-2/2023-10-26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Classes,Online
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