with Spring Washam It’s been my experience that when we truly love and honor ourselves many of life’s most difficult questions get answered. Self-hatred, inner aggression, and self -criticism are rooted in a mind that is confused and suffering. The “Metta” practice is a powerful antidote and medicine that transforms hatred into love. In this […]
Trans/Gender-Expansive Deep Refuge Group Fourth Mondays (online over zoom) 6:30-8pm PM PST This 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! For the zoom link, […]
Come join us for potluck and community ceremony as we move together into the new year. Saturday, December 31, 9 pm until the new year! 9:00 pm: Doors open for potluck 10:30 pm: Community discussion and intention setting – How will we support our communities and our earth in 2017? 11:30 pm: Meditation Midnight: Bell ringing and dedication […]
Part of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 5-month Curriculum 4 Wednesdays: January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017 7:00 – 9:00 pm with Mushim Are you looking for a way to start a mindfulness meditation practice, but don’t quite know how? These classes will give you the basics of sitting and walking/movement meditation in the vipassana […]
Open to self identified people of color with Arisika Razak If we cannot be happy in spite of our difficulties, what good is our spiritual practice? – Maha Ghosananda Memory is the selection of images; some elusive, others printed indelibly on the brain. . . . But truth changes color depending on the light. Andtomorrow […]
For Children Ages 0-12 and Family/Caregivers with Baruch Golden, Michele Ku, and Fresh! White We invite you to come and help create the diverse family sangha at EBMC. We welcome families with babies, toddlers and children up to age 12. The teachers will offer the Buddha’s teachings and mindful practices that can be practiced at […]
Mondays, January 9, 16, 23, 30, 2017 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm With Spring Washam Many of us carry large amounts of mental clutter and loads of junk in the mind. Are you ready for the ultimate mental cleanse to let it all go? If so then join us for this powerful class series meant […]
EBMC Teen Sangha Winter 2017 Wednesdays: January 11 - March 29 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Open to teens, ages 14-19 EBMC Teen Sangha is a weekly meditation group for teens, ages 14-19. Our focus will be on creating deeper relationships with ourselves and each other, having fun, getting real and supporting each other. Learn […]
with Kitsy Schoen and Mushim Mindfulness-based practices can help put a spacer between us and the negative symptoms of depression. With that bit of breathing room, we can begin to make small changes that, when practiced over time, can help manage downward mood swings and negative thinking. This introductory workshop will include mindfulness meditation with […]
Generosity, Morality, Renunciation, Wisdom, Energy Patience, Truthfulness, Determination, Lovingkindness, Equanimity with Shahara Godfrey and Jenn Biehn The Paramis are offered as tools to live mindfully and connected to ourselves, our communities, and our world. Strengthening these heart qualities supports us to live the dharma more fully. Through sitting meditation, dharma talks, interactive exercises, and Tai Chi movements, we will explore and […]
