Making Peace With Our Ancestors: Dharma for the 21st Century for POC

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

For self-identified people of color who are of all genders, sexualities, abilities and class. Led by Dr. Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John and Shahara Godfrey "S/He abused me, s/he beat me, s/he […]

Compassionate Dharma: Letting Go of Our Addictions

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

with Dr Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John M.A (hon.doc) The day will begin with an 8 step recovery buddhist meeting 9.30am prompt. And then Vimalasara will take participants through compassionate inquiries to explore […]

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Buddha’s Four Big Truths: Liberation from Suffering

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

Led by Mushim Ikeda Why do we suffer? How can we be released from suffering? The Buddha’s first teaching after his Enlightenment is called the Four Truths for Noble Ones. […]

Courage at the Crossroads: Faith Over Fear

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

Led by Spring Washam We all have to find a way to make peace with fear and over time, we learn to develop genuine courage in the face of it. […]

The Buddha, The Body, The Dharma: Loving Kindness & The Body

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

Led by Arisika Razak While the Buddha acknowledged the aging, impermanent, and debilitating nature of the body, he also affirmed a Middle Path that suggested the body be treated with […]

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Introduction to Kingian Nonviolence Conflict Reconciliation

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

Two-day workshop with Kazu Haga, Dion Martin, Chris Moore-Blackman and Julia Jalalat This two-day training will provide participants with a comprehensive introduction to the philosophy and strategy of Kingian Nonviolence. […]