Online: Honoring Our Ancestors

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

with Arisika Razak Based 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 How are our lives informed by the actions of our ancestors - our lineage […]

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ONLINE: Potions for the Poisons: Heart Medicine for Our Times

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

A Four Class Series with Melvin Escobar Mondays, September 14th, 21st and 28th 7:00 - 8:30PM PST In 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 […]

ONLINE: People of Color Sangha

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

Guest Teacher: Margarita Loinaz The People of Color Sangha is a growing tribe of people of color waking up and getting free! Thursdays 7:30 – 9:00 PM PST Zoom Link will be shared via POC Sangha Facebook Page and / or POC SANGHA WEBSITE

ONLINE: EBMC Maha Sangha (For All Beings)

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

Maha Sangha for All People & Communities Creating Freedom in Community Every Friday night at EBMC, 7:00 – 8:30pm Guest Teachers:  Chinh Nguyen and Arisika Razak To Attend via Zoom Video, email: mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org The EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation and dharma group with an emphasis […]

ONLINE: Tender Self Care in the Midst of Pain

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

An Online Class For People Living with Disability, Illness or Chronic Pain with Deb Kerr and Kenji Oshima In 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 […]

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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 tribe of people of color waking up and getting free! Thursdays 7:30 – 9:00 PM PST Zoom Link will be shared via POC Sangha Facebook Page and / or POC SANGHA WEBSITE

ONLINE: EBMC Maha Sangha (For All Beings)

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

Maha Sangha for All People & Communities Creating Freedom in Community Every Friday night at EBMC, 7:00 – 8:30pm Guest Teachers: JD Doyle and Lev White To Attend via Zoom Video: email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org for the Zoom link. The EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation and dharma […]

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ONLINE Compassionate Dharma Deep Refuge: 8 Step Recovery Buddhist Meeting

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

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 and for those who have yet to seek help. Through […]

ONLINE: Healing the Healers – Cultivating Resilience and Creativity

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

Open to All - Special Invitation for Black, Indigenous and People of Color with Melvin Escobar You’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 […]

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 gmail dot com to request a Zoom link.  Please come and take part in this time to meditate, share our lives and […]