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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Every Body Every Mind Sangha with Kenji Oshima
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 27th Teacher: Kenji Oshima \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-2022-02-27/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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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/2022-02-28/
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:20220228T204500
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CREATED:20220127T191433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220129T182335Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Opening the Heart Through The Buddha’s Teachings: Parents Meditation Group
DESCRIPTION:Opening the Heart Through the Buddha’s Teachings\nAn Online Meditation Group for Parents\nwith Ramona Lisa Ortiz-Smith \nMonday\, February 28th 2021 8:45PM – 9:45PM PST (Time Zone Converter)  \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.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/25417/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220301T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054726
CREATED:20210710T180923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T231246Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Alphabet Sangha with Melvin Escobar
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 1st 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-2-2022-03-01/
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:20220302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220302T133500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210813T184003Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Midday Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Join 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-2-2019-11-27-2020-03-18-2020-08-26-2020-09-02-2020-10-28-2020-12-30/2022-03-02/
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:20220302T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220302T203000
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CREATED:20220203T065516Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: The Buddha’s “How to” Guide to a Life of Happiness and Well-being
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays March 2nd\, 9th\, 16th and 23rd 2022 \n6:30 – 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter)  \nASL Interpretation and Closed Captioning Provided \nPart of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 6-month Curriculum \nEveryone wants to live and be happy\, yet human life is marked by suffering. Many are intimately and historically affected by social injustice\, and we all experience loss of what is dear to us\, sickness\, aging\, and death. How do we develop wisdom (insight) and spiritual strength (a practice that sustains us during the hard times)? The Buddha’s teaching of the Eightfold Path is a roadmap for a life well-lived. This class series will include meditation\, Dharma talks\, and discussion. Beginners in meditation are welcome. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/25469/2022-03-02/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220303T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220303T184500
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SUMMARY:Online: People of Color Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Yoga Practice for Self Identified People of Color led by Satya de la Paz \n5:45PM – 6:45PM PST \nBuild strength and flexibility while cultivating mindfulness in this all levels hatha yoga class. Each class has a unique\, inspiring theme and personalized instruction that will leave you feeling joyous and rejuvenated. \nFor zoom link and password\, join EBMC’s POC Sangha Facebook Page. \nOr email: pocyoga at eastbaymeditation dot org \nTo donate to the Teacher via Venmo use ID: @satyabodyworks
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-in-person-1st-and-3rd-thursdays-people-of-color-yoga-2021-11-04/2022-03-03/
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:20220303T193000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: People of Color Sangha with Rev. Liên Shutt
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 3rd Teacher: Rev. Liên Shutt \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-2021-02-25-2022-03-03/
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:20220303T193000
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CREATED:20240105T004032Z
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-3/2022-03-03/
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:20220304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220304T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054726
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/2022-03-04/
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:20220304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220304T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054726
CREATED:20220108T015108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T192336Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Maha Sangha with Arisika Razak and Amanda Ream
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 4th Teachers: Arisika Razak and Amanda Ream \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-2022-02-25-2022-03-04/
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:20220306T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220306T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054726
CREATED:20220102T001510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220226T212553Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Every Body Every Mind Sangha with Deb Kerr
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 6th Teacher: Deb Kerr \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-2022-03-06/
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:20220307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220307T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054726
CREATED:20220203T205827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T204051Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Introduction to Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:With Imee Contreras\, Janet Roos and Ramón Honea \n\n\n\n\nMondays\, March 7th\, 14th\, 21st\, and 28th \n7:00 – 9:30PM PST (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\n\n\n\n \nAll registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email. 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/25489/2022-03-07/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220308T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220308T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054726
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T225326Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Social Justice Lunchtime Sangha - Peer Led Deep Refuge group
DESCRIPTION:Social Justice Sangha is a place to practice and reflect with #EBMCOakland organizers and activists. Includes a 30 minute meditation and time for sharing what’s on our hearts.\n\n\n\n\nContact: socialjustice at eastbaymeditation dot org
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/social-justice-lunchtime-sangha-2020-07-14/2022-03-08/
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:20220308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220308T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054726
CREATED:20210710T180923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T192939Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Alphabet Sangha with Syra Smith
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 8th 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-2-2022-03-08/
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:20220309T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220309T133500
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Midday Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Join 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-2-2019-11-27-2020-03-18-2020-08-26-2020-09-02-2020-10-28-2020-12-30/2022-03-09/
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:20220309T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220309T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054726
CREATED:20220203T065516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T070726Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: The Buddha’s “How to” Guide to a Life of Happiness and Well-being
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays March 2nd\, 9th\, 16th and 23rd 2022 \n6:30 – 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter)  \nASL Interpretation and Closed Captioning Provided \nPart of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 6-month Curriculum \nEveryone wants to live and be happy\, yet human life is marked by suffering. Many are intimately and historically affected by social injustice\, and we all experience loss of what is dear to us\, sickness\, aging\, and death. How do we develop wisdom (insight) and spiritual strength (a practice that sustains us during the hard times)? The Buddha’s teaching of the Eightfold Path is a roadmap for a life well-lived. This class series will include meditation\, Dharma talks\, and discussion. Beginners in meditation are welcome. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/25469/2022-03-09/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:Online: People of Color Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Yoga Practice for Self Identified People of Color led by Satya de la Paz \n5:45PM – 6:45PM PST \nBuild strength and flexibility while cultivating mindfulness in this all levels hatha yoga class. Each class has a unique\, inspiring theme and personalized instruction that will leave you feeling joyous and rejuvenated. \nFor zoom link and password\, join EBMC’s POC Sangha Facebook Page. \nOr email: pocyoga at eastbaymeditation dot org \nTo donate to the Teacher via Venmo use ID: @satyabodyworks
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-in-person-1st-and-3rd-thursdays-people-of-color-yoga-2021-11-04/2022-03-10/
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:20220310T190000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Introduction to Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:With Imee Contreras\, Janet Roos and Ramón Honea \n\n\n\n\nMondays\, March 7th\, 14th\, 21st\, and 28th \n7:00 – 9:30PM PST (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\n\n\n\n \nAll registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email. 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/25489/2022-03-10/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220310T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220310T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054726
CREATED:20210105T230833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T213935Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: People of Color Sangha with Arisika Razak
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 10th Teacher: Arisika Razak \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-2021-02-25-2022-03-10/
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:20220310T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220310T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054726
CREATED:20240105T004032Z
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-3/2022-03-10/
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:20220311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220311T203000
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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/2022-03-11/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220311T203000
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CREATED:20220108T015108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T192553Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Maha Sangha with Renato Almanzor
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 11th Teacher: Renato Almanzor \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-2022-02-25-2022-03-11/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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CREATED:20220216T040219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T200755Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: The Future is Femme: Celebrating Diverse Women
DESCRIPTION:An online event\n\nWith shah noor hussein & Arisika Razak\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, March 12\, 2022 \n10:30AM – 12:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) –  \nClosed Captioning Provided \n\n\n\n\nLet’s come together around Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day to honor the variety of genders\, sexes\, bodies and identities found within the term “woman”. Let’s honor femmes and thems\, shes and theys\, trans and cis\, and all those in between or outside of binary constructions of womanness. \nBring the name of someone you want to honor: someone from your chosen or extended family; friendship circle; spiritual\, creative or activist lineage who identified as a woman. Bring something to write with; bring something to paint or draw with; bring your voice and your story.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-the-future-is-femme-celebrating-diverse-women/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220312T210000
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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-2018-01-13/2022-03-12/
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:20220313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220313T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054726
CREATED:20220102T001510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220226T212734Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Every Body Every Mind Sangha with emiko Yoshikami
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 13th Teacher: emiko Yoshikami \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-2022-03-13/
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:20220314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220314T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054726
CREATED:20220203T205827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T204051Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Introduction to Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:With Imee Contreras\, Janet Roos and Ramón Honea \n\n\n\n\nMondays\, March 7th\, 14th\, 21st\, and 28th \n7:00 – 9:30PM PST (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\n\n\n\n \nAll registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email. 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/25489/2022-03-14/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220315T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054726
CREATED:20210710T180923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T000800Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Alphabet Sangha with René Rivera
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 15th Teacher: René Rivera \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-2-2022-03-15/
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:20220316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220316T133500
DTSTAMP:20260404T054726
CREATED:20171205T040751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210813T184003Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Midday Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Join 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-2-2019-11-27-2020-03-18-2020-08-26-2020-09-02-2020-10-28-2020-12-30/2022-03-16/
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:20220316T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220316T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054726
CREATED:20220203T065516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T070726Z
UID:10007772-1647455400-1647462600@eastbaymeditation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE: The Buddha’s “How to” Guide to a Life of Happiness and Well-being
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays March 2nd\, 9th\, 16th and 23rd 2022 \n6:30 – 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter)  \nASL Interpretation and Closed Captioning Provided \nPart of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 6-month Curriculum \nEveryone wants to live and be happy\, yet human life is marked by suffering. Many are intimately and historically affected by social injustice\, and we all experience loss of what is dear to us\, sickness\, aging\, and death. How do we develop wisdom (insight) and spiritual strength (a practice that sustains us during the hard times)? The Buddha’s teaching of the Eightfold Path is a roadmap for a life well-lived. This class series will include meditation\, Dharma talks\, and discussion. Beginners in meditation are welcome. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/25469/2022-03-16/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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