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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 […]

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HYBRID: 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 HYBRID, STARTING ON OCTOBER 13, 2024 (Teacher may or not be in person, however the center will be open for those who want to practice in person) To join […]

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ONLINE: Trans/Gender-Expansive Deep Refuge Group

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

Trans/Gender-Expansive Deep Refuge Group Fourth Mondays (online over zoom) 6:30-8pm PM PST This deep refuge group is by and for trans/gender-expansive people. Our goal is to provide a welcoming community space for trans/gender-expansive folks who are interested in exploring meditation and other aspects of Buddhist practice. Both beginners and experienced practitioners welcome! For the zoom link, […]

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Center Open Hours

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

We welcome you to drop by the center for unguided silent practice, our library, or a cup of tea in our kitchen. with EBMC Staff Daytime: Tuesday & Thursday 11 AM - 1 PM Pacific Time EBMC is a fragrance-free center and is wheelchair accessible. N95/KN95 masks required. Note: Due to capacity limitations of our small […]

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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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HYBRID: Midday Sangha

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

UPDATE: HYBRID EVERY WEDNESDAY, STARTING OCTOBER 23, 2024 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 […]

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Center Open Hours

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

We welcome you to drop by the center for unguided silent practice, our library, or a cup of tea in our kitchen. with EBMC Staff Daytime: Tuesday & Thursday 11 AM - 1 PM Pacific Time EBMC is a fragrance-free center and is wheelchair accessible. N95/KN95 masks required. Note: Due to capacity limitations of our small […]

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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: 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. 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 Maha Sangha for All People and Communities […]