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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Strengthen & Soften
DESCRIPTION:Strengthen & Soften with Jessy Zapanta \nBuilding a spiritual foundation from the core\, using multi-modality movement and massage to ground in the moment. This isn’t your typical “core exercise” gym class—we will cultivate our inner fire slowly and with the invitation to let the body rest as needed. \nNo prior registration is required. \nTo join us\, please email dharmamotion at eastbaymeditaiton dot org to receive a zoom link + password.  \n  \n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-strengthen-soften/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200905T120000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Meditation & Movement: Creating Space in Your Body & Your Life
DESCRIPTION:with Mushim Ikeda and Master Ellis \nUsing practice\, demonstrations\, and discussions\, this online retreat will use meditation and movement to explore how to create and maintain greater mindfulness and spiritual balance throughout the day. Simple meditation techniques are taught for a range of practitioners\, especially beginners. Movements are taught standing\, sitting and reclining\, and are appropriate for people with diverse abilities. \nRegistered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-meditation-movement-creating-space-in-your-body-your-life/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200911T180000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Strengthen & Soften
DESCRIPTION:Strengthen & Soften with Jessy Zapanta \nBuilding a spiritual foundation from the core\, using multi-modality movement and massage to ground in the moment. This isn’t your typical “core exercise” gym class—we will cultivate our inner fire slowly and with the invitation to let the body rest as needed. \nNo prior registration is required. No mat or special clothes required. \nTo join us\, please email dharmamotion at eastbaymeditation dot org to receive a zoom link + password.  \n  \n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-strengthen-soften-2020-09-11/2020-09-11/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200912T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200912T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200716T190201Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Embracing Change: Zen & the Art of Creating a Life You Want for People of Color
DESCRIPTION:For Self Identified People of Color  \n\nSaturday\, September 12th 9:30AM – 3:30PM PST \nwith Rev. Liên Shutt \nAt certain times in our lives\, it can feel hard to know what to do. Are you at a point in your life in which you feel like it’s time for a change but 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?” \nTo make a gift to sustain the teachings\, please do so via Venmo: @Lien-Shutt. \nAll registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their Confirmation Email from Eventbrite.  \n \n  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-embracing-change-zen-the-art-of-creating-a-life-you-want-for-people-of-color/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200913T140000
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SUMMARY:Online: Honoring Our Ancestors
DESCRIPTION:with Arisika Razak  \nBased on who we are. . . what we’ve been through. . . how we survive and where we stand\, we are on . . . sacred ground. We stand on the backs of our ancestors. -Ava DuVernay \nHow are our lives informed by the actions of our ancestors – our lineage ancestors\, our art and activist ancestors\, and our spiritual ancestors? What can we learn from their choices and experiences – and how do we integrate the multicultural lineages of warring peoples that we carry in our bodies? How can our experiences of intergenerational trauma provide a foundation for individual and community healing and the retrieval of ancestral wisdom? Join us for a half day of storytelling\, dharma teachings\, movement\, and art in which we compassionately examine our diverse ancestral histories\, celebrate our multicultural heritage/s and create a new liberation story. Please bring writing and/or art supplies with you – as well as an object that represents your innate connection to Spirit\, the ancestors or your personal power. \nRegistered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite Confirmation.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-honoring-our-ancestors/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200914T190000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Potions for the Poisons: Heart Medicine for Our Times
DESCRIPTION:A Four Class Series with Melvin Escobar \nMondays\, September 14th\, 21st and 28th 7:00 – 8:30PM PST \nIn the Buddhist teachings\, the Three Poisons (greed\, hatred\, and delusion) are the primary causes of suffering. Arguably\, these three poisons are more widespread than ever in our world. In this 3-week class series\, we will explore these unwholesome roots of our unease and the potions\, or antidotes\, to these poisons. Through stationary and gentle moving meditation\, interactive exercise\, talks\, and recommendations for home practice\, we will use contemporary psychological frameworks\, informed by an understanding of structural oppression\, to transform the poisons and live a life of true happiness. \nRegistered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-potions-for-the-poisons-heart-medicine-for-our-times/2020-09-14/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200918T180000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Strengthen & Soften
DESCRIPTION:Strengthen & Soften with Jessy Zapanta \nBuilding a spiritual foundation from the core\, using multi-modality movement and massage to ground in the moment. This isn’t your typical “core exercise” gym class—we will cultivate our inner fire slowly and with the invitation to let the body rest as needed. \nNo prior registration is required. No mat or special clothes required. \nTo join us\, please email dharmamotion at eastbaymeditation dot org to receive a zoom link + password.  \n  \n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-strengthen-soften-2020-09-11/2020-09-18/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200919T160000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Tender Self Care in the Midst of Pain
DESCRIPTION:An Online Class For People Living with Disability\, Illness or Chronic Pain with Deb Kerr and Kenji Oshima \nIn this online meditation retreat\, we will explore the possibility of finding space and ease\, even while dealing with painful conditions of body or mind. Mindfulness and sangha are powerful tools for finding ways of working with pain\, for lessening isolation\, and for increasing our compassion\, both for our own pain\, and for the pain of others. There will be guided and silent meditation\, movement practice\, lovingkindness and compassion practice\, as well as small and large group discussions and dharma talks. As we work with pain\, we will also find ways of inviting pleasure and joy into the day. \nRegistered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite email.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-tender-self-care-in-the-midst-of-pain/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200921T203000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Potions for the Poisons: Heart Medicine for Our Times
DESCRIPTION:A Four Class Series with Melvin Escobar \nMondays\, September 14th\, 21st and 28th 7:00 – 8:30PM PST \nIn the Buddhist teachings\, the Three Poisons (greed\, hatred\, and delusion) are the primary causes of suffering. Arguably\, these three poisons are more widespread than ever in our world. In this 3-week class series\, we will explore these unwholesome roots of our unease and the potions\, or antidotes\, to these poisons. Through stationary and gentle moving meditation\, interactive exercise\, talks\, and recommendations for home practice\, we will use contemporary psychological frameworks\, informed by an understanding of structural oppression\, to transform the poisons and live a life of true happiness. \nRegistered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-potions-for-the-poisons-heart-medicine-for-our-times/2020-09-21/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200925T185500
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Strengthen & Soften
DESCRIPTION:Strengthen & Soften with Jessy Zapanta \nBuilding a spiritual foundation from the core\, using multi-modality movement and massage to ground in the moment. This isn’t your typical “core exercise” gym class—we will cultivate our inner fire slowly and with the invitation to let the body rest as needed. \nNo prior registration is required. No mat or special clothes required. \nTo join us\, please email dharmamotion at eastbaymeditation dot org to receive a zoom link + password.  \n  \n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-strengthen-soften-2020-09-11/2020-09-25/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200926T140000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Healing the Healers -  Cultivating Resilience and Creativity
DESCRIPTION:Open to All – Special Invitation for Black\, Indigenous and People of Color \nwith Melvin Escobar \nYou’re invited to be in community with other healers and caregivers\, to have a day of resting in the refuges of Buddha\, Dharma\, and Sangha. Taking care of oneself is foundational to being of true service. Through meditation practices and interactive exercises\, we will explore how to cultivate and build our resilience and creativity in order to manage compassion fatigue and mitigate vicarious trauma. As healers during this time of collective trauma\, we are being called on more than ever. Healers need healing too! \nRegistered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom. 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-healing-the-healers-cultivating-resilience-and-creativity/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200928T203000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Potions for the Poisons: Heart Medicine for Our Times
DESCRIPTION:A Four Class Series with Melvin Escobar \nMondays\, September 14th\, 21st and 28th 7:00 – 8:30PM PST \nIn the Buddhist teachings\, the Three Poisons (greed\, hatred\, and delusion) are the primary causes of suffering. Arguably\, these three poisons are more widespread than ever in our world. In this 3-week class series\, we will explore these unwholesome roots of our unease and the potions\, or antidotes\, to these poisons. Through stationary and gentle moving meditation\, interactive exercise\, talks\, and recommendations for home practice\, we will use contemporary psychological frameworks\, informed by an understanding of structural oppression\, to transform the poisons and live a life of true happiness. \nRegistered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-potions-for-the-poisons-heart-medicine-for-our-times/2020-09-28/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201002T185500
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Strengthen & Soften
DESCRIPTION:Strengthen & Soften with Jessy Zapanta \nBuilding a spiritual foundation from the core\, using multi-modality movement and massage to ground in the moment. This isn’t your typical “core exercise” gym class—we will cultivate our inner fire slowly and with the invitation to let the body rest as needed. \nNo prior registration is required. No mat or special clothes required. \nTo join us\, please email dharmamotion at eastbaymeditation dot org to receive a zoom link + password.  \n  \n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-strengthen-soften-2020-09-11/2020-10-02/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201003T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200729T031325Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Practicing with Sexual Energy: Presence\, Precepts and Power
DESCRIPTION:Practicing with Sexual Energy: Presence\, Precepts and Power \nHonoring Sexuality While Maintaining Upright Awareness \nwith Rev. Daigan Gaither and Carol Cano \nSaturday\, October 3rd Part I  \nSaturday\, October 24th Part II  \n10AM – 12:30PM PST  \nWhat is it to be upright and awake in the midst of sexual energy? How do we not turn away from ourselves or our experience in the present? How can we learn to understand and relate to desire in healthy and respectful ways? Are we using our energies or are they using us? Using small group discussions\, guided meditations\, zazen\, and open dialogue we will explore our vow in the context of responsible sexual choices. Join us as we explore what it means to practice while maintaining a healthy relationship to our sexuality. \nRegistered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email. 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-practicing-with-sexual-energy-presence-precepts-and-power/2020-10-03/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201004T160000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Whiteness: Neither Supreme nor Fragile
DESCRIPTION:for White Practitioners \n10:00AM -12:15PM and 2:00PM-4:00PM PST \nwith Crystal Johnson and JD Doyle \nWhite supremacy culture and white fragility are all over the news and have entered mainstream conversations; but how can whiteness be both supreme and fragile? This workshop for self-identified white people explores the experience of these two powerful and seemingly contradictory delusions. We will use the Buddhist practices of mindfulness and compassion to help us let go of the conditioned behaviors of whiteness that reinforce racial injustice\, and build stamina for transformational action. \nRegistered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-whiteness-neither-supreme-nor-fragile/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201005T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201005T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T010034
CREATED:20200813T050544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200813T051012Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Reclaiming Our Magic for Liberation Struggle  for Black\, Indigenous and People of Color
DESCRIPTION:with Lama Rod Owens  \nIn order to experience true liberation\, we must do the work to reclaim parts of ourselves that have been lost to the violence of systematic oppression.  \nMagic is an important expression of who we are as QTIPoC and BIPOC communities. In this context\, magic means how we use our sexual and other expressions to cultivate connection and belong or how we use our laughter to consume experiences of being erased or even how we remember our ancestors to deepen our sense of resiliency.  \nOur magic is how we dance into a future free from the limitations of rigidity and control. In this talk\, we will practice reclaiming our magic because the world needs us to cast stronger spells of liberation. \nRegistered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom.  \n \n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-reclaiming-our-magic-for-liberation-struggle-for-black-indigenous-and-people-of-color/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201007T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201007T203000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Path of the Bodhisattva I
DESCRIPTION:ASL Interpretation Provided  \nwith Mushim Ikeda \nI\, myself\, took the Bodhisattva Vows and made the vow\, “Life after life\, after life\, after life\, I will continue my practice and continue my work.” – Bhante Suhita Dharma\, Buddhist monk and social worker\, 1941-2013 \n\nIn Mahayana Buddhism\, the Bodhisattva is an archetypal great being who tirelessly and joyfully works to liberate all beings from suffering. For the third time\, EBMC will offer two class series exploring what it means to creatively embody the Bodhisattva teachings. Those who complete both class series may participate in the final daylong and either witness or take Bodhisattva precepts and vows in order to strengthen their commitment to collective liberation. These are the same vows taken by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Those who do not wish to take the Bodhisattva vows may take either of the two class series. Meditation (instruction provided for beginners)\, Dharma talks\, and interactive exercises. \nRegistered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom.  \n \nPlease read full class series schedule below: \n4 class series: Path of the Bodhisattva 1\, Weds\, Oct 7 – 28\, 6:30 – 8:30pm* PST \n4 class series: Path of the Bodhisattva 2\, Weds\, Nov 4 – 25\, 6:30 – 8:30pm* PST \nDaylong: Receiving or Witnessing the Bodhisattva Precepts & Vows\, Dec 5th 10am – 4:30pm* PST  \n  \n*There are three parts to the Path of the Bodhisattva curriculum. Separate registration is needed for each part: (1) Path of the Bodhisattva 1 class series; (2) Path of the Bodhisattva 2 class series; (3) Receiving Bodhisattva Vows and Precepts Ceremony). Participants interested in receiving the Bodhisattva Vows in Dec are required to take Parts 1 + 2 of the class series. \n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/path-of-the-bodhisattva-i/2020-10-07/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201009T185500
DTSTAMP:20260417T010034
CREATED:20200831T200852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200912T012908Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Strengthen & Soften
DESCRIPTION:Strengthen & Soften with Jessy Zapanta \nBuilding a spiritual foundation from the core\, using multi-modality movement and massage to ground in the moment. This isn’t your typical “core exercise” gym class—we will cultivate our inner fire slowly and with the invitation to let the body rest as needed. \nNo prior registration is required. No mat or special clothes required. \nTo join us\, please email dharmamotion at eastbaymeditation dot org to receive a zoom link + password.  \n  \n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-strengthen-soften-2020-09-11/2020-10-09/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201010T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T010034
CREATED:20200818T001945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T002404Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Embracing What is with Body Mind-Heart
DESCRIPTION:with Jenn B and Carol C  \nClass One: Saturday\, October 10th 10AM – 12:30PM PST \nClass Two: Saturday\, October 17th 10AM – 12:30PM PST \nClasses build upon one another. Participants are welcome to attend one or both. \n“Over and over again the Buddha recommended mindfully putting one’s attention on the body as the path to liberation” -Ayya Khema \nBecoming aware of how we are holding anxiety\, fear\, grief\, and despair in these heart-breaking and heart-opening times is critical to our well-being. We will begin with embodied awareness of what we are holding physically. Through the teachings of the Buddhadharma and the practices of qigong and tai chi\, we will align our body mind-hearts and ground our energy with mother earth. \nRegistered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.  \n \n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-embracing-what-is-with-body-mind-heart/2020-10-10/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201014T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201014T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T010034
CREATED:20200729T224347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T233113Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Path of the Bodhisattva I
DESCRIPTION:ASL Interpretation Provided  \nwith Mushim Ikeda \nI\, myself\, took the Bodhisattva Vows and made the vow\, “Life after life\, after life\, after life\, I will continue my practice and continue my work.” – Bhante Suhita Dharma\, Buddhist monk and social worker\, 1941-2013 \n\nIn Mahayana Buddhism\, the Bodhisattva is an archetypal great being who tirelessly and joyfully works to liberate all beings from suffering. For the third time\, EBMC will offer two class series exploring what it means to creatively embody the Bodhisattva teachings. Those who complete both class series may participate in the final daylong and either witness or take Bodhisattva precepts and vows in order to strengthen their commitment to collective liberation. These are the same vows taken by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Those who do not wish to take the Bodhisattva vows may take either of the two class series. Meditation (instruction provided for beginners)\, Dharma talks\, and interactive exercises. \nRegistered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom.  \n \nPlease read full class series schedule below: \n4 class series: Path of the Bodhisattva 1\, Weds\, Oct 7 – 28\, 6:30 – 8:30pm* PST \n4 class series: Path of the Bodhisattva 2\, Weds\, Nov 4 – 25\, 6:30 – 8:30pm* PST \nDaylong: Receiving or Witnessing the Bodhisattva Precepts & Vows\, Dec 5th 10am – 4:30pm* PST  \n  \n*There are three parts to the Path of the Bodhisattva curriculum. Separate registration is needed for each part: (1) Path of the Bodhisattva 1 class series; (2) Path of the Bodhisattva 2 class series; (3) Receiving Bodhisattva Vows and Precepts Ceremony). Participants interested in receiving the Bodhisattva Vows in Dec are required to take Parts 1 + 2 of the class series. \n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/path-of-the-bodhisattva-i/2020-10-14/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201016T185500
DTSTAMP:20260417T010034
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200912T012908Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Strengthen & Soften
DESCRIPTION:Strengthen & Soften with Jessy Zapanta \nBuilding a spiritual foundation from the core\, using multi-modality movement and massage to ground in the moment. This isn’t your typical “core exercise” gym class—we will cultivate our inner fire slowly and with the invitation to let the body rest as needed. \nNo prior registration is required. No mat or special clothes required. \nTo join us\, please email dharmamotion at eastbaymeditation dot org to receive a zoom link + password.  \n  \n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-strengthen-soften-2020-09-11/2020-10-16/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201017T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201017T173000
DTSTAMP:20260417T010034
CREATED:20200902T225833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200902T235759Z
UID:10007856-1602927000-1602955800@eastbaymeditation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE: Love and Rage Weekend Workshop
DESCRIPTION:with Lama Rod Owens  \nAs Audre Lorde has written\, there is so much data in our anger. One of the things that we can learn is how to let our anger show us where we have been hurt. We can let this great unveiling happen through the profound practice of radical love. When we embrace this deep wish to be happy\, then we can move into the cultivation of our anger\, which can place us into a direct relationship with our rage. \nWhile anger is a reaction in the present moment to something that we have an aversion towards\, rage is an intense experience that seems old and ever present. Cultivating our anger and rage through love means that we begin the work of holding space for ourselves to experience the anger and rage and the hurt beneath them. We are learning how to witness and experience not react over and over again. When we develop this agency\, then the energy of our anger and rage can be channeled into helping others instead of hurting others. \nRegistered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom.  \n \n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-love-and-rage-weekend-workshop/2020-10-17/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201017T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T010034
CREATED:20200818T001945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T002404Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Embracing What is with Body Mind-Heart
DESCRIPTION:with Jenn B and Carol C  \nClass One: Saturday\, October 10th 10AM – 12:30PM PST \nClass Two: Saturday\, October 17th 10AM – 12:30PM PST \nClasses build upon one another. Participants are welcome to attend one or both. \n“Over and over again the Buddha recommended mindfully putting one’s attention on the body as the path to liberation” -Ayya Khema \nBecoming aware of how we are holding anxiety\, fear\, grief\, and despair in these heart-breaking and heart-opening times is critical to our well-being. We will begin with embodied awareness of what we are holding physically. Through the teachings of the Buddhadharma and the practices of qigong and tai chi\, we will align our body mind-hearts and ground our energy with mother earth. \nRegistered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.  \n \n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-embracing-what-is-with-body-mind-heart/2020-10-17/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201018T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201018T173000
DTSTAMP:20260417T010034
CREATED:20200902T225833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200902T235759Z
UID:10007857-1603013400-1603042200@eastbaymeditation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE: Love and Rage Weekend Workshop
DESCRIPTION:with Lama Rod Owens  \nAs Audre Lorde has written\, there is so much data in our anger. One of the things that we can learn is how to let our anger show us where we have been hurt. We can let this great unveiling happen through the profound practice of radical love. When we embrace this deep wish to be happy\, then we can move into the cultivation of our anger\, which can place us into a direct relationship with our rage. \nWhile anger is a reaction in the present moment to something that we have an aversion towards\, rage is an intense experience that seems old and ever present. Cultivating our anger and rage through love means that we begin the work of holding space for ourselves to experience the anger and rage and the hurt beneath them. We are learning how to witness and experience not react over and over again. When we develop this agency\, then the energy of our anger and rage can be channeled into helping others instead of hurting others. \nRegistered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom.  \n \n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-love-and-rage-weekend-workshop/2020-10-18/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201021T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201021T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T010034
CREATED:20200729T224347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T233113Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Path of the Bodhisattva I
DESCRIPTION:ASL Interpretation Provided  \nwith Mushim Ikeda \nI\, myself\, took the Bodhisattva Vows and made the vow\, “Life after life\, after life\, after life\, I will continue my practice and continue my work.” – Bhante Suhita Dharma\, Buddhist monk and social worker\, 1941-2013 \n\nIn Mahayana Buddhism\, the Bodhisattva is an archetypal great being who tirelessly and joyfully works to liberate all beings from suffering. For the third time\, EBMC will offer two class series exploring what it means to creatively embody the Bodhisattva teachings. Those who complete both class series may participate in the final daylong and either witness or take Bodhisattva precepts and vows in order to strengthen their commitment to collective liberation. These are the same vows taken by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Those who do not wish to take the Bodhisattva vows may take either of the two class series. Meditation (instruction provided for beginners)\, Dharma talks\, and interactive exercises. \nRegistered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom.  \n \nPlease read full class series schedule below: \n4 class series: Path of the Bodhisattva 1\, Weds\, Oct 7 – 28\, 6:30 – 8:30pm* PST \n4 class series: Path of the Bodhisattva 2\, Weds\, Nov 4 – 25\, 6:30 – 8:30pm* PST \nDaylong: Receiving or Witnessing the Bodhisattva Precepts & Vows\, Dec 5th 10am – 4:30pm* PST  \n  \n*There are three parts to the Path of the Bodhisattva curriculum. Separate registration is needed for each part: (1) Path of the Bodhisattva 1 class series; (2) Path of the Bodhisattva 2 class series; (3) Receiving Bodhisattva Vows and Precepts Ceremony). Participants interested in receiving the Bodhisattva Vows in Dec are required to take Parts 1 + 2 of the class series. \n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/path-of-the-bodhisattva-i/2020-10-21/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201023T185500
DTSTAMP:20260417T010034
CREATED:20200831T200852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200912T012908Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Strengthen & Soften
DESCRIPTION:Strengthen & Soften with Jessy Zapanta \nBuilding a spiritual foundation from the core\, using multi-modality movement and massage to ground in the moment. This isn’t your typical “core exercise” gym class—we will cultivate our inner fire slowly and with the invitation to let the body rest as needed. \nNo prior registration is required. No mat or special clothes required. \nTo join us\, please email dharmamotion at eastbaymeditation dot org to receive a zoom link + password.  \n  \n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-strengthen-soften-2020-09-11/2020-10-23/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201024T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T010034
CREATED:20200729T031121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200729T031325Z
UID:10007708-1603533600-1603542600@eastbaymeditation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE: Practicing with Sexual Energy: Presence\, Precepts and Power
DESCRIPTION:Practicing with Sexual Energy: Presence\, Precepts and Power \nHonoring Sexuality While Maintaining Upright Awareness \nwith Rev. Daigan Gaither and Carol Cano \nSaturday\, October 3rd Part I  \nSaturday\, October 24th Part II  \n10AM – 12:30PM PST  \nWhat is it to be upright and awake in the midst of sexual energy? How do we not turn away from ourselves or our experience in the present? How can we learn to understand and relate to desire in healthy and respectful ways? Are we using our energies or are they using us? Using small group discussions\, guided meditations\, zazen\, and open dialogue we will explore our vow in the context of responsible sexual choices. Join us as we explore what it means to practice while maintaining a healthy relationship to our sexuality. \nRegistered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email. 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-practicing-with-sexual-energy-presence-precepts-and-power/2020-10-24/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201025T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T010034
CREATED:20200930T230627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201006T232742Z
UID:10007982-1603627200-1603641600@eastbaymeditation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE: Race & Grace:  Conversations on Liberation with Black Male Dharma Teachers
DESCRIPTION:All Are Welcome. ASL Interpretation and Closed Captioning provided. \n12-3PM PST Program \n3-4PM PST Community RoundTable & After-Party \nGuest Teachers:   \nJoshua Bee Alafia  \nDevin Berry  \nJustin F. Miles  \nLarry Ward  \nPoet:  \nTongo Eisen-Martin  \nModerator:  \nMaster John W. Ellis IV (Martial Artist\, Journalist\, EBMC Community Teacher) \n“Race & Grace\,” is a discussion among Black male Dharma teachers. All are welcome to attend.  \nWe have faced severe challenges recently – in politics and policing\, education and the environment\, healthcare and housing\, income and injustice. This year these issues and others have been greatly amplified by racism – through both personal acts and institutional systems. How do these African American teachers face these problems and opportunities? How do these Black men balance their anger and despair with love and compassion? In this conversation teachers will offer their wisdom teachings – ancient\, modern and personal – that can help all of us address the suffering of our times and move toward liberation…with grace. \nRegistered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom. 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-race-grace-conversations-on-liberation-with-black-male-dharma-teachers/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201026T204500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201026T214500
DTSTAMP:20260417T010034
CREATED:20200903T224256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201021T181307Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Opening the Heart Through the Buddha’s Teachings: Parents Meditation Group
DESCRIPTION:An Online Meditation Group for Parents \nwith Lev White\, Ramona Lisa Ortiz-Smith\, Michele Ku\, Baruch Golden and Lisa Fujie Parks \nEBMC’s Family Practice Class teaching team will be offering a monthly parents’ meditation group for restoration\, support and connection during these challenging times. We will offer a short talk\, guided meditation and sharing. We welcome all parents/grandparents/caregivers of young people to join us. No prior experience is necessary. \nRegistered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom. 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-opening-the-heart-through-the-buddhas-teachings-parents-meditation-group/2020-10-26/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Path of the Bodhisattva I
DESCRIPTION:ASL Interpretation Provided  \nwith Mushim Ikeda \nI\, myself\, took the Bodhisattva Vows and made the vow\, “Life after life\, after life\, after life\, I will continue my practice and continue my work.” – Bhante Suhita Dharma\, Buddhist monk and social worker\, 1941-2013 \n\nIn Mahayana Buddhism\, the Bodhisattva is an archetypal great being who tirelessly and joyfully works to liberate all beings from suffering. For the third time\, EBMC will offer two class series exploring what it means to creatively embody the Bodhisattva teachings. Those who complete both class series may participate in the final daylong and either witness or take Bodhisattva precepts and vows in order to strengthen their commitment to collective liberation. These are the same vows taken by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Those who do not wish to take the Bodhisattva vows may take either of the two class series. Meditation (instruction provided for beginners)\, Dharma talks\, and interactive exercises. \nRegistered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom.  \n \nPlease read full class series schedule below: \n4 class series: Path of the Bodhisattva 1\, Weds\, Oct 7 – 28\, 6:30 – 8:30pm* PST \n4 class series: Path of the Bodhisattva 2\, Weds\, Nov 4 – 25\, 6:30 – 8:30pm* PST \nDaylong: Receiving or Witnessing the Bodhisattva Precepts & Vows\, Dec 5th 10am – 4:30pm* PST  \n  \n*There are three parts to the Path of the Bodhisattva curriculum. Separate registration is needed for each part: (1) Path of the Bodhisattva 1 class series; (2) Path of the Bodhisattva 2 class series; (3) Receiving Bodhisattva Vows and Precepts Ceremony). Participants interested in receiving the Bodhisattva Vows in Dec are required to take Parts 1 + 2 of the class series. \n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/path-of-the-bodhisattva-i/2020-10-28/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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