What is Enough? Liberation from Capitalism with the Dharma

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

with JD Doyle and Lisa Moore During this daylong we will use our dharma practice (or Buddhist practice) to interrogate and undo some of the suffering caused by consumerism and capitalism. By bringing deep understanding and inquiry, we can create sustainable solutions to the sicknesses of our society and build nurturing interconnected communities that focus […]

Dharma in Motion:  Malaya Flow

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

Dharma in Motion:  Malaya Flow with Jessy Kondo Zapanta Malaya means freedom in Tagalog. Malaya Flow allows you freedom of movement, to inhabit your body, to reconnect to spirit. Weaving indigenous Filipino community wisdom with years of physical therapy, somatic practice, and training in trauma-informed Raja yoga, qi gong, and 5-element acupressure, Jessy will guide you […]

Dharma in Motion: Tai Chi Chih Joy Through Movement

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

Access Stillness in the Midst of Activity Tai Chi Chih – Joy through Movement® with Paul Ciske Tuesdays 6:00 - 6:50 pm July 3 – September 25, 2018 T’ai Chi Chih® is a moving meditation consisting of 20 easy-to-learn, accessible movements. A form of qigong, T’ai Chi Chih® circulates and balances the chi or energy […]

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Love: Supported by the Four Divine States

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

Open to All expressions of love: friends, partners, siblings, parent/child, roommates, etc. with Rev. Liên Shutt We all want love. And, having and holding love and loving feelings can be challenging. Join us in exploring how love can be when expressed in conjunction with the qualities of the Four Divine States of Equanimity, Kindness, Compassion, […]

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Teen Sangha Outdoor Summer Series

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

Join us for our first Teen Sangha Outdoor Summer Series!  For five Wednesdays this Summer, July 11 - August 8th, we will walk to Lake Merritt from EBMC and explore the beauty of mindfulness practice outdoors. For this series, we will be investigating the beauty and wonder of mindfulness practice while utilizing the naturally stimulating […]

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Maha Sangha Dharma in Motion: Yoga for Healing

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

Join us for Maha Sangha Dharma in Motion with Jess Dene Schlesinger - Yoga for Healing Rather than expecting you to adapt to a fixed sequence, Yoga for Healing is a trauma-informed and access-centered class that is catered to your specific needs. Each class begins with a check-in where you are invited to name your […]

Dharma in Motion: Tai Chi Chih Joy Through Movement

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

Access Stillness in the Midst of Activity Tai Chi Chih – Joy through Movement® with Paul Ciske Tuesdays 6:00 - 6:50 pm July 3 – August 28, 2018 T’ai Chi Chih® is a moving meditation consisting of 20 easy-to-learn, accessible movements. A form of qigong, T’ai Chi Chih® circulates and balances the chi or energy […]

Dharma in Motion: Tai Chi Chih Joy Through Movement

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

Access Stillness in the Midst of Activity Tai Chi Chih – Joy through Movement® with Paul Ciske Tuesdays 6:00 - 6:50 pm July 3 – August 28, 2018 T’ai Chi Chih® is a moving meditation consisting of 20 easy-to-learn, accessible movements. A form of qigong, T’ai Chi Chih® circulates and balances the chi or energy […]

Cultivating Joy: Living from the Overflow

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

with Spring Washam This half day class will be followed by a “Until We Meet Again” Going Away Celebration & Potluck for Spring Washam from 1:00 - 4:00PM In the Buddhist tradition Joy is an essential ingredient on the spiritual path. It is one of the seven factors of enlightenment and one of the four […]

Dharma in Motion: Tai Chi Chih Joy Through Movement

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

Access Stillness in the Midst of Activity Tai Chi Chih – Joy through Movement® with Paul Ciske Tuesdays 6:00 - 6:50 pm July 3 – August 28, 2018 T’ai Chi Chih® is a moving meditation consisting of 20 easy-to-learn, accessible movements. A form of qigong, T’ai Chi Chih® circulates and balances the chi or energy […]