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ONLINE: Alphabet Sangha

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

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. Tuesdays 7:00 – 8:30 pm Please email: alphabetsangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request Zoom link to join online.  For more information, visit the ALPHABET SANGHA WEBSITE

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ONLINE: Midday Sangha

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

Join our peer-led multicultural sangha for silent meditation practice and community building. Every Wednesday 12:00 - 12:45pm PST   Silent sitting, standing or lying down meditation with optional walking meditation. 12:55 - 1:35pm PST   Facilitated conversation about our practice and being the dharma in the world Midday Sangha Coordinating Committee: emiko yoshikami, Jennie Powe Runde, Sakshi […]

HYBRID: How Have the Buddha’s Teachings Helped Me?

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

How Have the Buddha’s Teachings Helped Me? With Mushim Ikeda Hybrid Wednesday May 29, 2024  6:30 – 8:30 pm PST Closed Captioning Provided on Zoom The center is fragrance-free and wheelchair accessible N95/KN95 masks required   Part of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 7 month curriculum   For those who have taken either some or all of EBMC’s 7-month […]

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ONLINE: Grieving While Queer

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

Grieving While Queer An Online Class Series with Tania Triana and Ream 3 Thursday sessions: May 16th, 23rd, and 30th, 2024 5:15 – 6:45 PM Pacific Time (Time Zone Converter) Open to all who self-identify as queer Closed captions available   In this three part series we will hold space for change, loss and the […]

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ONLINE: People of Color Sangha

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

The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! Thursdays 7 – 8:30 PM PST (please note the 7pm start time is new for 2024) Closed Captions Provided.  Zoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website), and their Facebook group.

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ONLINE: Maha Sangha

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

Maha Sangha for All People & Communities Creating Freedom in Community Every Friday night, 7:00 – 8:30pm. Hybrid, every 4th Friday of the month Event Details: Meets weekly on zoom, and starting to meet once a month in person, email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org for more info and get on our newsletter The EBMC […]

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ONLINE: 8 Step Buddhist Recovery Deep Refuge

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

Every Saturday from 10AM - 11:30AM PST / PDT ONLINE Compassionate 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 […]

2024 Open House Ice Cream Social

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

Open House Ice Cream Social Sunday, June 2nd 2024 1 to 4 PM We are hosting a special event for our sangha to gather at our new space! Activities Ice cream outside from 1-3 PM (vegan and nut-free options will be available) Short ceremony and meditation practice, led by EBMC Core Teacher Melvin Escobar, from […]

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ONLINE: Every Body Every Mind Sangha

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

Every Body Every Mind Sangha is a weekly practice group for people living with disabilities, limitations, differences and chronic illnesses. Sundays 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm To join online, please email:  ebem at eastbaymeditation dot org to request a Zoom link.  Please come and take part in this time to meditate, share our lives and […]

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ONLINE: Parent-Caregiver Sangha

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

EBMC’s Parent-Caregiver teaching team will be offering a monthly parents’ meditation group for restoration, support and connection. Parenting often can be challenging…as well as a great practice. We offer a short talk, guided meditation and sharing. We gather to create a safe refuge to share the joys and the challenges of caring for young people by cultivating […]