Introduction to Kingian Nonviolence Conflict Reconciliation

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

Two-Day Workshop with Kazu Haga and Assistant Facilitators Lori Lechien and Mike Tinoco Saturday, October 22, 9 am – 5 pm Sunday, October 23, 9 am – 5 pm This two-day training will provide participants with a comprehensive introduction to the philosophy and strategy of Kingian Nonviolence.  This training is useful for anyone who deals […]

EBMC Teen Sangha Fall

EBMC Teen Sangha Fall

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

Wednesdays: September 21 - December 14 2016 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Open to teens, ages 14-19 Led by the EBMC Teen Sangha Team: Raúl Kahlil Betancourt, Lulu Cook, Anthony “T” Maes, Sarwang Parikh, Adrienne Price, Syra Smith, and Phoenix Soleil EBMC Teen Sangha is a weekly meditation group for teens, ages 14-19. Our focus […]

Buddhist Myths and Teaching Stories

Buddhist Myths and Teaching Stories

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

Wednesdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016 7:00 – 9:00 pm A class series led by Sean Feit Oakes, PhD As Buddhism evolved from its roots in the radical contemplative teachings of the Buddha, a vast body of teaching stories and myths grew in each of its home countries. Starting with the Jataka Tales, which describes […]

Nurturing the Fires of Transformation: People of Color Day

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

Loving Kindness, Compassion and the Great Composting Heart A Day of Practice for Self-Identified People of Color With Noliwe Alexander & Syra Smith In the wisdom of loving kindness (metta) and compassion, lay the seeds to deep healing and transformation. As we meet life’s challenges and come into direct contact with the truth of suffering […]

Healing Our Hearts, Minds and Bodies

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

With Shahara Godfrey and Sandy Boucher Whether we are healthy or challenged by illness, we may yearn to come back into balance, to access our deepest compassion for our struggling selves, to connect with the natural joy of our being. In this daylong, Shahara and Sandy, both survivors of life-threatening illness, will help us settle […]

EBMC Teen Sangha Fall

EBMC Teen Sangha Fall

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

Wednesdays: September 21 - December 14 2016 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Open to teens, ages 14-19 Led by the EBMC Teen Sangha Team: Raúl Kahlil Betancourt, Lulu Cook, Anthony “T” Maes, Sarwang Parikh, Adrienne Price, Syra Smith, and Phoenix Soleil EBMC Teen Sangha is a weekly meditation group for teens, ages 14-19. Our focus […]

Mindfulness of Breathing: Working Towards Peace and Insight

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

3 Wednesdays, November 2, 9, 16, 2016 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm With Devin Berry In this 3 part series, geared toward new meditators and those seeking a refresher course, we will explore the Buddha’s own teaching on cultivating both tranquility and deep insight through the full awareness of breathing. Registration: Registration is required and space […]

Post-traumatic Growth: For Self-Identified People of Color

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

3 Mondays: November 7, 14, and 21, 2016 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm With Mushim & Melvin Escobar People of color and people of mixed race heritage are subjected to potentially traumatic situations on a daily basis throughout our lives. This 3-class series will offer an understanding of the neuro-physiological science of trauma, plus embodiment […]

EBMC Teen Sangha Fall

EBMC Teen Sangha Fall

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

Wednesdays: September 21 - December 14 2016 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Open to teens, ages 14-19 Led by the EBMC Teen Sangha Team: Raúl Kahlil Betancourt, Lulu Cook, Anthony “T” Maes, Sarwang Parikh, Adrienne Price, Syra Smith, and Phoenix Soleil EBMC Teen Sangha is a weekly meditation group for teens, ages 14-19. Our focus […]

Mindfulness of Breathing: Working Towards Peace and Insight

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

3 Wednesdays, November 2, 9, 16, 2016 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm With Devin Berry In this 3 part series, geared toward new meditators and those seeking a refresher course, we will explore the Buddha’s own teaching on cultivating both tranquility and deep insight through the full awareness of breathing. Registration: Registration is required and space […]