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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Alphabet Sangha with Melvin Escobar
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 20th Teacher: Melvin Escobar \nA 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. \nTuesdays\n7:00 – 8:30 pm \nPlease email: alphabetsangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request Zoom link to join online.  \nFor more information\, visit the ALPHABET SANGHA WEBSITE
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-alphabet-sangha-2-2022-09-20/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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SUMMARY:IN PERSON & ONLINE: We Belong - Heart practice for Queer\, Trans\, Black\, Indigenous People of Color (QTBIPOC)
DESCRIPTION:An In Person & Virtual Class Series with René Rivera and Patrick Brown \nIn Person Participation Limited to 40 people. Closed Captions available for those joining us online. \nWednesday evenings: September 7th\, 14th\, 21st and 28th 2022\n6:30 – 8:30pm PT (Time Zone Converter)  \nAs our world burns in conflict and violence we return to heart practice to find refuge and belonging. As Queer and/or Trans People of Color we are under attack\, sometimes at multiple identity locations. This class series will create a space for us to practice together\, to build community\, belonging and resilience to hold our outrage\, fear and grief. We will use the four divine abodes of Lovingkindness\, Compassion\, Joy and Equanimity as a foundation to resource ourselves to meet this moment.  \nThis class is suitable for both new and experienced meditators and open to self-identified Queer and/or Trans People of Color. \n \nFor those joining us virtually: You will automatically receive a zoom link via your Eventbrite Confirmation email. \nFor those joining us in person: Please note capacity is limited to 40 attendees\, to allow room for social distancing. We ask that participants be fully vaccinated against Covid19 and wear a N95 or KN95 mask while inside of the center. Masks will be available.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/in-person-online-we-belong-heart-practice-for-queer-trans-black-indigenous-people-of-color-qtbipoc/2022-09-21/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Celebrate Fall Equinox with Tai Chi Chih - Embodying the Heart Qualities
DESCRIPTION:An Online Class with Jenn Biehn\, nialla rose\, and Rosetta Saunders \nThursday\, September 22nd\n9:00AM – 10:30AM PST (Time Zone Converter) – \nClosed captioning will be provided. \nTai Chi Chih is an easy-to learn\, accessible and non-strenuous moving meditation. A form of Qi Gong\, Tai Chi Chih circulates and balances the chi or energy of the body. Cultivating and embodying heart qualities such as equanimity\, compassion\, gratitude\, generosity while practicing Tai Chi Chih can bring alignment and calm to body-heart-mind. Movement will be taught standing and seated. Join us in celebrating Fall Equinox.   \nNo prior experience necessary. \nCo-led by Jenn Biehn\, nialla rose\, and Rosetta Saunders who have been practicing this movement meditation together for over two years\, co-creating various ways of presenting Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Jenn has been a certified Tai Chi Chih teacher for over 30 years and is now training new folks to bring these practices into their communities. nialla\, also a certified Tai Chi Chih teacher\, is a member of the Order of Interbeing who shares dharma within movement to various sanghas and other groups. Rosetta is a drum artist using sacred rhythms for intergenerational healing and cross cultural ceremonial circles. \n \nAll registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email. 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-celebrate-fall-equinox-with-tai-chi-chih-embodying-the-heart-qualitie/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: People of Color Sangha with Kevin Martin
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 22nd Teacher: Kevin Martin \nThe People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! \nThursdays\n7:30 – 9:00 PM PST \nClosed Captions Provided.  \nZoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website)\, and their Facebook group.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-people-of-color-sangha-2-2022-09-22/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: People of Color Sangha
DESCRIPTION:The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! \nThursdays\n7:30 – 9 PM PST \nClosed Captions Provided.  \nZoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website)\, and their Facebook group.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-people-of-color-sangha-3/2022-09-22/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220923T190000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Queer Leather Peer-Led Deep Refuge Group
DESCRIPTION:The Queer Leather Meditation Deep Refuge Group is a peer-led meditation group for those of us who have a meditation practice and are queer and leather/kink-identified. We meet on the 4th Friday of every month from 7–8:30 p.m. We are open to and welcome new drop-in participants\, whether this is your first sit or your 10\,000th! For upcoming meeting details or to join our mailing list or online groups\, please visit http://www.queerleathermeditation.org/. If you have questions please contact admin@queerleathermeditation.org. \n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/queer-leather-peer-led-deep-refuge-group-2020-02-28-2020-04-28/2022-09-23/
LOCATION:Off Site Venue
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220923T203000
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CREATED:20211227T231358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211227T231454Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Maha Sangha with Arisika Razak and Ramona Lisa-Ortiz Smith
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, January 7th Teachers: Arisika Razak and Ramona Lisa Ortiz-Smith \nMaha Sangha for All People & Communities\nCreating Freedom in Community\nEvery Friday night at EBMC\, 7:00 – 8:30pm. \nZoom Info: email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to ask for a Zoom link. \nThe EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation and dharma group with an emphasis on radical inclusivity and social justice. \nMaha is a Pali word meaning whole\, great\, larger/largest\, deepest\, and Sangha is a Pali word for community\, or community of practitioners. Together\, these words represent a place where all people and communities are warmly invited to explore the Dharma together in keeping with East Bay Meditation Center’s core mission to foster liberation\, personal and interpersonal healing\, social action\, and inclusive community building. We hope that you will join us. \nThe EBMC Maha Sangha’s leadership team of teachers\, dharma leaders\, and sangha members includes: Arisika Razak\, Baruch Golden\, Chinh Nguyen\, Crystal Johnson\, Fresh! Lev White\, Jd Doyle\, Lisa Moore\, Shahara Godfrey\, Syra Smith\, Shay\, and Anni Mackin. \nContact: mahasangha at eastbaymeditation org
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-maha-sangha-with-arisika-razak-and-ramona-lisa-ortiz-smith/2022-09-23/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Maha Sangha with emiko yoshikami and Kimber Simpkins
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 23rd Teachers: emiko yoshikami and Kimber Simpkins \nMaha Sangha for All People & Communities\nCreating Freedom in Community\nEvery Friday night at EBMC\, 7:00 – 8:30pm. \nZoom Info: email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to ask for a Zoom link. \nThe EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation and dharma group with an emphasis on radical inclusivity and social justice. \nMaha is a Pali word meaning whole\, great\, larger/largest\, deepest\, and Sangha is a Pali word for community\, or community of practitioners. Together\, these words represent a place where all people and communities are warmly invited to explore the Dharma together in keeping with East Bay Meditation Center’s core mission to foster liberation\, personal and interpersonal healing\, social action\, and inclusive community building. We hope that you will join us. \nThe EBMC Maha Sangha’s leadership team of teachers\, dharma leaders\, and sangha members includes: Arisika Razak\, Fresh! Lev White\,  Rebekah Eppley\, Sarwang Parikh and Shay. \nContact: mahasangha at eastbaymeditation org
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-maha-sangha-2022-02-25-2022-09-23/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220925T120000
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SUMMARY:Regather\, Remember\, Rejoice! - Dharma-thon 2022
DESCRIPTION:Dharma-thon is here!\nRegistration is now open for the East Bay Meditation Center’s 10th Dharma-thon! \nHelp us reach our goal by clicking here to become a Dharma-thoner! \nAs a Dharma-thoner\, you will get to enjoy a magical afternoon of powerful music\, delicious food\, and beloved community at the Gardens at Lake Merritt on September 25\, as we Regather\, Remember\, Rejoice! \n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/regather-remember-rejoice-dharma-thon-2022/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220925T180000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Every Body Every Mind Sangha with Beth Smith
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 25th Teacher: Beth Smith \nEvery Body Every Mind Sangha is a weekly practice group for people living with disabilities\, limitations\, differences and chronic illnesses. \nSundays\n6:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nTo join online\, please email:  ebem at eastbaymeditation dot org to request a Zoom link.  \nPlease come and take part in this time to meditate\, share our lives and support with each other\, and learn more about the dharma. There is no need to register for these weekly meetings\, just come and share this path together! \nEveryBody\, EveryMind Teacher Group: Debra Kerr\, Kenji Oshima\, Anne Finger\, Master John W. Ellis IV\, Beth Smith and Mushim Ikeda \nFor more info\, visit the Every Body Every Mind Sangha Website.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-every-body-every-mind-sangha-2022-09-25/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220926T183000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Trans/Gender-Expansive Deep Refuge Group
DESCRIPTION:Trans/Gender-Expansive Deep Refuge Group\nFourth Mondays (online over zoom)\n6:30-8pm PM PST \nThis 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! \nTo be added to the email list\, please email tgedeeprefuge@eastbaymeditation.org with a quick note about your interest in the group. We look forward to practicing with you!
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/trans-genderqueer-peer-led-deep-refuge-group/2022-09-26/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Parent's Meditation Group: Practicing with our children & families
DESCRIPTION:An Online Meditation Group for Parents \nwith Lisa Fujie Parks \nMonday\, September 26th\, 2022 8:45PM – 9:45PM PT (Time Zone Converter) \nSeptember’s Topic: Practicing with our children and families: Sharing from the heart and beginning anew \nClosed Captioning Provided. \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 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 loving-kindness\, compassion\, patience and generosity with the support of the sangha. We welcome all parents/grandparents/caregivers of young people to join us. No prior experience necessary. \nPlease note: This group is not intended for children’s participation.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/28012/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220927T190000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Alphabet Sangha with Dawn Haney
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 27th Teacher: Dawn Haney \nA 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. \nTuesdays\n7:00 – 8:30 pm \nPlease email: alphabetsangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request Zoom link to join online.  \nFor more information\, visit the ALPHABET SANGHA WEBSITE
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-alphabet-sangha-2-2022-09-27/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220928T120000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE and IN-PERSON: Midday Sangha
DESCRIPTION:This meeting will be offered via zoom and in person at SE Corner of Snow Park in Oakland\, CA near the playground. \nJoin our peer-led multicultural sangha for silent meditation practice and community building. \nEvery Wednesday\n12:00 – 12:45   Silent sitting\, standing or lying down meditation with optional walking meditation. \n12:45 – 1:35     Potluck lunch with facilitated conversation about our practice and being the dharma in the world \nMidday Sangha Coordinating Committee:\nDarren Lee Brown\, emiko yoshikami\, Kimber Simpkins\, René Rivera and Marge Sussman \nemail middaysangha at eastbaymeditation dot org for zoom link and password 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/midday-sangha-2-2019-11-27-2020-03-18-2020-08-26-2020-09-02-2020-10-28-2020-12-30-2022-06-29-2022-09-28/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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SUMMARY:IN PERSON & ONLINE: We Belong - Heart practice for Queer\, Trans\, Black\, Indigenous People of Color (QTBIPOC)
DESCRIPTION:An In Person & Virtual Class Series with René Rivera and Patrick Brown \nIn Person Participation Limited to 40 people. Closed Captions available for those joining us online. \nWednesday evenings: September 7th\, 14th\, 21st and 28th 2022\n6:30 – 8:30pm PT (Time Zone Converter)  \nAs our world burns in conflict and violence we return to heart practice to find refuge and belonging. As Queer and/or Trans People of Color we are under attack\, sometimes at multiple identity locations. This class series will create a space for us to practice together\, to build community\, belonging and resilience to hold our outrage\, fear and grief. We will use the four divine abodes of Lovingkindness\, Compassion\, Joy and Equanimity as a foundation to resource ourselves to meet this moment.  \nThis class is suitable for both new and experienced meditators and open to self-identified Queer and/or Trans People of Color. \n \nFor those joining us virtually: You will automatically receive a zoom link via your Eventbrite Confirmation email. \nFor those joining us in person: Please note capacity is limited to 40 attendees\, to allow room for social distancing. We ask that participants be fully vaccinated against Covid19 and wear a N95 or KN95 mask while inside of the center. Masks will be available.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/in-person-online-we-belong-heart-practice-for-queer-trans-black-indigenous-people-of-color-qtbipoc/2022-09-28/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220929T193000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: People of Color Sangha with Mushim Ikeda
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, September 29th Teacher: Mushim Ikeda \nThe People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! \nThursdays\n7:30 – 9:00 PM PST \nClosed Captions Provided.  \nZoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website)\, and their Facebook group.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-people-of-color-sangha-2-2022-09-29/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: People of Color Sangha
DESCRIPTION:The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! \nThursdays\n7:30 – 9 PM PST \nClosed Captions Provided.  \nZoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website)\, and their Facebook group.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-people-of-color-sangha-3/2022-09-29/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220930T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144934
CREATED:20211227T231358Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Maha Sangha with Arisika Razak and Ramona Lisa-Ortiz Smith
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, January 7th Teachers: Arisika Razak and Ramona Lisa Ortiz-Smith \nMaha Sangha for All People & Communities\nCreating Freedom in Community\nEvery Friday night at EBMC\, 7:00 – 8:30pm. \nZoom Info: email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to ask for a Zoom link. \nThe EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation and dharma group with an emphasis on radical inclusivity and social justice. \nMaha is a Pali word meaning whole\, great\, larger/largest\, deepest\, and Sangha is a Pali word for community\, or community of practitioners. Together\, these words represent a place where all people and communities are warmly invited to explore the Dharma together in keeping with East Bay Meditation Center’s core mission to foster liberation\, personal and interpersonal healing\, social action\, and inclusive community building. We hope that you will join us. \nThe EBMC Maha Sangha’s leadership team of teachers\, dharma leaders\, and sangha members includes: Arisika Razak\, Baruch Golden\, Chinh Nguyen\, Crystal Johnson\, Fresh! Lev White\, Jd Doyle\, Lisa Moore\, Shahara Godfrey\, Syra Smith\, Shay\, and Anni Mackin. \nContact: mahasangha at eastbaymeditation org
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-maha-sangha-with-arisika-razak-and-ramona-lisa-ortiz-smith/2022-09-30/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220930T203000
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CREATED:20220108T015108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220903T175711Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Maha Sangha with Arisika Razak and Tania Triana
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 30th Teachers: Arisika Razak and Tania Triana \nMaha Sangha for All People & Communities\nCreating Freedom in Community\nEvery Friday night at EBMC\, 7:00 – 8:30pm. \nZoom Info: email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to ask for a Zoom link. \nThe EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation and dharma group with an emphasis on radical inclusivity and social justice. \nMaha is a Pali word meaning whole\, great\, larger/largest\, deepest\, and Sangha is a Pali word for community\, or community of practitioners. Together\, these words represent a place where all people and communities are warmly invited to explore the Dharma together in keeping with East Bay Meditation Center’s core mission to foster liberation\, personal and interpersonal healing\, social action\, and inclusive community building. We hope that you will join us. \nThe EBMC Maha Sangha’s leadership team of teachers\, dharma leaders\, and sangha members includes: Arisika Razak\, Fresh! Lev White\,  Rebekah Eppley\, Sarwang Parikh and Shay. \nContact: mahasangha at eastbaymeditation org
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-maha-sangha-2022-02-25-2022-09-30/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221002T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144934
CREATED:20220102T001510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T184952Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Every Body Every Mind Sangha with Mushim Ikeda
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 2nd Teacher: Mushim Ikeda \nEvery Body Every Mind Sangha is a weekly practice group for people living with disabilities\, limitations\, differences and chronic illnesses. \nSundays\n6:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nTo join online\, please email:  ebem at eastbaymeditation dot org to request a Zoom link.  \nPlease come and take part in this time to meditate\, share our lives and support with each other\, and learn more about the dharma. There is no need to register for these weekly meetings\, just come and share this path together! \nEveryBody\, EveryMind Teacher Group: Debra Kerr\, Kenji Oshima\, Anne Finger\, Master John W. Ellis IV\, Beth Smith and Mushim Ikeda \nFor more info\, visit the Every Body Every Mind Sangha Website.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-every-body-every-mind-sangha-2022-10-02/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221003T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144934
CREATED:20220912T233428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T184032Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE: Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation \nRamón Honea\, Imee Contreras and Rebekah Eppley \nMondays\, October 3rd\, 10th\, 17th\, and 24th \n7 – 9:30PM PT (Time Zone Converter)  \nClosed Captioning Provided \nMindfulness is an ancient teaching that has proven to be more relevant and beneficial in these current times. It has been scientifically proven to improve empathy\, manage stress levels\, and increase present moment awareness. This course is ideal for those who want to begin meditation practice\, develop consistency\, or to revive a long-term practice.  \nBeginners and seasoned practitioners are all welcome to explore the basics of mindfulness\, establish a daily practice\, incorporate various meditation practices\, and embody a mindful lifestyle. \n \nAll registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email. 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-introduction-to-mindfulness-meditation-2/2022-10-03/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221004T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221004T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220903T181028Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Alphabet Sangha with Syra Smith
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 4th Teacher: Syra Smith \nA 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. \nTuesdays\n7:00 – 8:30 pm \nPlease email: alphabetsangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request Zoom link to join online.  \nFor more information\, visit the ALPHABET SANGHA WEBSITE
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-alphabet-sangha-2-2022-10-04/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221005T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221005T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144934
CREATED:20220905T215446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T233858Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Path of the Bodhisattva 1
DESCRIPTION:Path of the Bodhisattva 1 \nwith Mushim Ikeda \nWednesdays October 5th\, 12th\, 19th & 26th\, 2022 \n6:30 – 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) \nClosed Captioning Provided \nPath of the Bodhisattva Class Series ONE:\nWednesdays\, 6:30 – 8:30 pm Pacific time\nwith Mushim Patricia Ikeda\, one of EBMC’s core teachers\nOctober 5\, 12\, 19 and 26 \nPath of the Bodhisattva Class Series TWO:\nWednesdays\, 6:30 – 8:30 pm Pacific time\nwith Mushim Patricia Ikeda\, one of EBMC’s core teachers\nNote: This is a deepening of the Class Series One materials\, not a repeat\nNovember 2\, 9\, 16\, 23 \nBodhisattva Vows and Precepts Ceremony\nSunday\, December 18\, 2022\n10 am – 4:30 pm Pacific time \nNote: You may participate as a witness/observer\, or apply to receive the Bodhisattva Vows and Precepts after participating in the preceding classes\n*Separate registration is needed for each part of the Path of the Bodhisattva class series (Part I\, Part II + Precepts Ceremony). Participants interested in receiving the Bodhisattva Vows in Dec are required to take Part I + II of the class series. \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\nThese times are full of uncertainty and fear — and opportunities for spiritual breakthrough. In Mahayana Buddhism\, the Bodhisattva is an archetypal great being who tirelessly and joyfully works to liberate all beings from suffering. For the fourth 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 Fourteenth Dalai Lama.\nAlso\, those who do not wish to take the Bodhisattva vows may take either of the two class series. The final daylong is open to everyone who wishes to witness the joyful ceremony (you do not need to have taken any of the previous classes\, though it is recommended that you do so) and those who have completed the previous classes and have received permission from the teacher may receive the Bodhisattva Precepts\, take the Bodhisattva Vows\, and at that time they will receive a Buddhist name from the teacher. Meditation (instruction provided for beginners)\, Dharma talks\, and interactive exercises. \n \nAll registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email. \nOnline participation on Zoom is certain; we may be able to do simultaneous in-person participation if hybrid classes are able to be held at EBMC in the fall of 2022. Questions: admin@eastbaymeditation.org
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-path-of-the-bodhisattva-1-2/2022-10-05/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221006T210000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: People of Color Sangha with Rhonda Magee
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 6th Teacher: Rhonda Magee \nThe People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! \nThursdays\n7:30 – 9:00 PM PST \nClosed Captions Provided.  \nZoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website)\, and their Facebook group.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-people-of-color-sangha-2021-02-25-2022-10-06/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221006T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144934
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T061022Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: People of Color Sangha
DESCRIPTION:The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! \nThursdays\n7:30 – 9 PM PST \nClosed Captions Provided.  \nZoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website)\, and their Facebook group.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-people-of-color-sangha-3/2022-10-06/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221007T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144934
CREATED:20211227T231358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211227T231454Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Maha Sangha with Arisika Razak and Ramona Lisa-Ortiz Smith
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, January 7th Teachers: Arisika Razak and Ramona Lisa Ortiz-Smith \nMaha Sangha for All People & Communities\nCreating Freedom in Community\nEvery Friday night at EBMC\, 7:00 – 8:30pm. \nZoom Info: email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to ask for a Zoom link. \nThe EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation and dharma group with an emphasis on radical inclusivity and social justice. \nMaha is a Pali word meaning whole\, great\, larger/largest\, deepest\, and Sangha is a Pali word for community\, or community of practitioners. Together\, these words represent a place where all people and communities are warmly invited to explore the Dharma together in keeping with East Bay Meditation Center’s core mission to foster liberation\, personal and interpersonal healing\, social action\, and inclusive community building. We hope that you will join us. \nThe EBMC Maha Sangha’s leadership team of teachers\, dharma leaders\, and sangha members includes: Arisika Razak\, Baruch Golden\, Chinh Nguyen\, Crystal Johnson\, Fresh! Lev White\, Jd Doyle\, Lisa Moore\, Shahara Godfrey\, Syra Smith\, Shay\, and Anni Mackin. \nContact: mahasangha at eastbaymeditation org
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-maha-sangha-with-arisika-razak-and-ramona-lisa-ortiz-smith/2022-10-07/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221007T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144934
CREATED:20220108T015108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220903T175810Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Maha Sangha with Lev "Fresh" White and Rebekah Eppley
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 7th Teachers: Lev “Fresh” White and Rebekah Eppley \nMaha Sangha for All People & Communities\nCreating Freedom in Community\nEvery Friday night at EBMC\, 7:00 – 8:30pm. \nZoom Info: email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to ask for a Zoom link. \nThe EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation and dharma group with an emphasis on radical inclusivity and social justice. \nMaha is a Pali word meaning whole\, great\, larger/largest\, deepest\, and Sangha is a Pali word for community\, or community of practitioners. Together\, these words represent a place where all people and communities are warmly invited to explore the Dharma together in keeping with East Bay Meditation Center’s core mission to foster liberation\, personal and interpersonal healing\, social action\, and inclusive community building. We hope that you will join us. \nThe EBMC Maha Sangha’s leadership team of teachers\, dharma leaders\, and sangha members includes: Arisika Razak\, Fresh! Lev White\,  Rebekah Eppley\, Sarwang Parikh and Shay. \nContact: mahasangha at eastbaymeditation org
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-maha-sangha-2022-02-25-2022-10-07/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221008T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144934
CREATED:20161201T205532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T004730Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Multiracial Peer-Led Deep Refuge Group
DESCRIPTION:The Multiracial Deep Refuge Group is a monthly exploratory Deep Refuge Group for and by people who identify as multiracial. Our meetings include periods of mindfulness meditation and sharing of narratives and perspectives as we come together to be seen and to see one another. By sitting and exploring our own unique stories\, we can come to know and care for the common threads that bind us together. Our collective work bravely expands the narrative that informs multiracial experience today. Meets 7pm-9pm on the second Saturdays of every month. Online and occasionally hybrid (in-person at EBMC + online). \nNewcomers welcome- please contact us before your first visit: mrdrcoordinators at googlegroups dot com
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/multiracial-peer-led-deep-refuge-group-2018-01-13/2022-10-08/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221009T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144934
CREATED:20220102T001510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T185034Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Every Body Every Mind Sangha Renato Almanzor
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 9th Teacher: Renato Almanzor \nEvery Body Every Mind Sangha is a weekly practice group for people living with disabilities\, limitations\, differences and chronic illnesses. \nSundays\n6:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nTo join online\, please email:  ebem at eastbaymeditation dot org to request a Zoom link.  \nPlease come and take part in this time to meditate\, share our lives and support with each other\, and learn more about the dharma. There is no need to register for these weekly meetings\, just come and share this path together! \nEveryBody\, EveryMind Teacher Group: Debra Kerr\, Kenji Oshima\, Anne Finger\, Master John W. Ellis IV\, Beth Smith and Mushim Ikeda \nFor more info\, visit the Every Body Every Mind Sangha Website.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-every-body-every-mind-sangha-2022-10-09/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221010T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144934
CREATED:20220912T233428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T184032Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE: Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation \nRamón Honea\, Imee Contreras and Rebekah Eppley \nMondays\, October 3rd\, 10th\, 17th\, and 24th \n7 – 9:30PM PT (Time Zone Converter)  \nClosed Captioning Provided \nMindfulness is an ancient teaching that has proven to be more relevant and beneficial in these current times. It has been scientifically proven to improve empathy\, manage stress levels\, and increase present moment awareness. This course is ideal for those who want to begin meditation practice\, develop consistency\, or to revive a long-term practice.  \nBeginners and seasoned practitioners are all welcome to explore the basics of mindfulness\, establish a daily practice\, incorporate various meditation practices\, and embody a mindful lifestyle. \n \nAll registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email. 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-introduction-to-mindfulness-meditation-2/2022-10-10/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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