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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Alphabet Sangha
DESCRIPTION:A 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-3/2024-08-27/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
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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 – 12:45pm PST   Silent sitting\, standing or lying down meditation with optional walking meditation. \n12:55 – 1:35pm PST   Facilitated conversation about our practice and being the dharma in the world \nHYBRID EVERY FIRST WEDNESDAY\, ONLINE FOR OTHER MEETINGS (unless otherwise noted) \nMidday Sangha Coordinating Committee:\nemiko yoshikami\, Jennie Powe Runde\, Sakshi Uomoto\, Elese Lebsack and Robert Gavino \nemail middaysangha at eastbaymeditation dot org for zoom link and password 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-midday-sangha-10/2024-08-28/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240829T130000
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SUMMARY:Center Open Hours
DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to drop by the center for unguided silent practice\, our library\, or a cup of tea in our kitchen. \nwith EBMC Staff \nDaytime: Tuesday & Thursday \n11 AM – 1 PM Pacific Time \nEBMC is a fragrance-free center and is wheelchair accessible. N95/KN95 masks required. \nNote: Due to capacity limitations of our small staff\, we may occasionally need to shorten or cancel open hours.  We will do our best to give as much advanced notice as possible.  Thank you for your understanding.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/center-open-hours-2/2024-08-29/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240830T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240830T203000
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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/2024-08-30/
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:20240830T203000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Maha Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Maha Sangha for All People & Communities\nCreating Freedom in Community\nEvery Friday night\, 7:00 – 8:30pm. \nHybrid\, every 4th Friday of the month \nEvent Details: Meets weekly on zoom\, and starting to meet once a month in person\, email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org for more info and get on our newsletter \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/maha-sangha/2024-08-30/
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:20240831T100000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: 8 Step Buddhist Recovery Deep Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday from 10AM – 11:30AM PST / PDT ONLINE \nCompassionate Dharma Deep Refuge Buddhist meetings focus on ways to heal addiction. Based on the Eight Steps to Recovery developed by Dr. Mason-John M.A (hon.doc) and Dr Groves\, we believe this inclusive approach can build a solid foundation for those at any level of recovery and for those who have yet to seek help. \nThrough these practices we hope you gain a practice that can sustain you in your recovery. \nWe are a multi-recovery space. Whether you are navigating addiction to substances like drugs and alcohol\, or process addictions\, such as disordered eating\, codependency\, or sex and love addiction–you are welcome here. \nAdvance Registration is not required. \nFor additional information\, please contact: ebmcrecovery at gmail dot com.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/8-step-recovery/2024-08-31/
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:20240901T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240901T193000
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SUMMARY:Every Body Every Mind Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Every 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 \n  \nONLINE WITH SPECIAL HYBRID DATES \nMarch 23rd 2025 with Arisika Razak \nApril 20th 2025 with Anne Finger \nMay 18th 2025 with Mushim Ikeda \nJune 22nd 2025 with Anne Finger \nNo registration needed to attend these meetings in person. More hybrid dates may be announced in the future. \n  \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\, Mushim Ikeda\, Victor Jih\, & Zac Krohn \nFor more info\, visit the Every Body Every Mind Sangha Website.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/every-body-every-mind/2024-09-01/
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:20240902T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240902T211500
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Parent-Caregiver Sangha
DESCRIPTION:EBMC’s Parent-Caregiver teaching team will be offering a monthly parents’ meditation group for restoration\, support and connection.\n\nParenting often can be challenging…as well as a great practice. 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.\n\n\n\n\nMeeting time: First Mondays of the month\, 8-9:15 PM Pacific Time. On Zoom (closed captions provided).\n\nClick here for more information.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-parent-caregiver-sangha/2024-09-02/
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:20240903T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240903T130000
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SUMMARY:Center Open Hours
DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to drop by the center for unguided silent practice\, our library\, or a cup of tea in our kitchen. \nwith EBMC Staff \nDaytime: Tuesday & Thursday \n11 AM – 1 PM Pacific Time \nEBMC is a fragrance-free center and is wheelchair accessible. N95/KN95 masks required. \nNote: Due to capacity limitations of our small staff\, we may occasionally need to shorten or cancel open hours.  We will do our best to give as much advanced notice as possible.  Thank you for your understanding.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/center-open-hours/2024-09-03/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240903T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172521
CREATED:20210710T180923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T193346Z
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: Alphabet Sangha
DESCRIPTION:A 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 \nHYBRID on First and Third Tuesdays of the month! Meet at EBMC or online. \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-2-2022-12-27/2024-09-03/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240904T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240904T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172521
CREATED:20240819T232335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T201527Z
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: Midday Sangha Daylong Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Midday Sangha Daylong Retreat \nPeer-led \nWednesday\, September 4th\, 2024 \n10 am to 4pm (Time Zone Converter) \nHYBRID in person at EBMC and online \nClosed Captioning Provided on Zoom \nThe center is fragrance-free and wheelchair accessible \nN95/KN95 masks required \n  \nJoin Midday for a daylong hybrid retreat of meditation\, movement\, music\, & potluck to celebrate a decade of peer-led sangha. We’ll be meeting online and in person Wednesday\, September 4th from 10am-4pm PT. \nPlease come for as little or as long as you’d like. As well as time for silent meditation\, the morning will include Tai Chi and the afternoon will include dancing and chanting. \nFrom 12-1:30pm we will meet in our usual Midday form (meditation and Dharma discussion). For those in person\, this will include a potluck (may change based on current covid info). \n \nNOTE: Zoom link provided after event registration. \nWe hope you’ll join us for any or all of our time together. If you have any concerns or questions\, please reach out to us at middaysangha@eastbaymeditation.org. \nMay we all find some ease and peace today\,\nMay we all experience well-being\, safety and be protected from harm. \nGratitude for your practice\, your presence\, your generosity!\nMidday Sangha Coordinating Committee \n  \nCost \nThe teachings are regarded as priceless. So they are offered without a fee. You are invited to support the teachings and our efforts by contributing voluntary donations (the practice of “Dana”) for the expenses of the meditation center. \nThe ticket price is a suggested donation of $10 to the center and you may give more if you wish\, or less if you are unable to give at this time. \nThank you for the gifts of your generosity and for supporting the work of East Bay Meditation Center and our beloved community. \n  \nFor in-person participation: \nFor those wishing to practice in person\, space will be limited to 60 people to allow ample space for social distancing. Participants will be asked to wear N95 or KN95 face masks. (N95 face masks will be available at EBMC.) Please note: The teacher may be unmasked while teaching. \nTo attend in person\, you need to be completely free of fragranced body and clothing products — more information and a list of fragrance free products\, including those that are especially good for people of color\, appears on our website: https://eastbaymeditation.org/resources/fragrance-free-at-ebmc/ \nEast Bay Meditation Center is a scent free / fragrance free space and is wheelchair accessible. \n  \nFor Zoom participation\, these are our Universal Access Guidelines: \n– Please do not use virtual or blurred backgrounds \n– Please keep your camera still when it’s turned on \n– Please say your name when you speak \n– Facilitators will attempt to read any comments in the chat out loud \n– Please mute when you’re not speaking.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/hybrid-midday-sangha-daylong-retreat/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Practice Groups
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Introduction to Mindfulness (Sep. 2024)
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE: Introduction to Mindfulness \nWednesdays evenings\, September 4\, 11\, 18\, 25 2024 \n6:00 – 8:00 PM PT (Time Zone Converter) \nImee Contreras\, Janet Roos\, Carol Cano\nClosed Captioning Provided on Zoom \n  \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. \nThis program is suitable for both new and experienced meditators. \n\n\n  \nFor Zoom participation\, these are our Universal Access Guidelines: \n– Please do not use virtual or blurred backgrounds \n– Please keep your camera still when it’s turned on \n– Please say your name when you speak \n– Facilitators will attempt to read any comments in the chat out loud \n– Please mute when you’re not speaking. \n  \n \n  \n\n\nCost \nThe teachings are regarded as priceless. So they are offered without a fee. You are invited to support the teachings and our efforts by contributing voluntary donations (the practice of “Dana”) for the expenses of the meditation center and the support of the teachers. \nThe ticket prices are listed as different tiers with suggested donations based on income ranges. For those who wish to give more\, you may choose an “add-on” to your ticket. For those unable to give\, there is an option for that. \nOther ways to give: \nTo make a gift to sustain the work of East Bay Meditation Center\, you may do so via Paypal: paypal.me/eastbaymeditation or our website: eastbaymeditation.org/dana 100% of our programming is sliding scale and no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds. \n  \nPlease also consider giving a financial gift to our teachers as well\, who do not receive a salary for their work\, and give their teachings freely to all. \nTo offer a gift to the teachers for their teachings\, please do so via: \nPaypal: Paypal.me/carolcano \nVenmo: @carol-cano-4 \n(the teachers will share the gifts with each other) \n  \nThank you for the gifts of your generosity and for supporting the work of East Bay Meditation Center and our beloved teachers who have volunteered their time. \n\n\n\n\n\nTeacher Bios\n\n \nImee Contreras is the founder of Mindfulness Asia\, and co-founder and principal teacher of Philippine Insight Meditation Community. Mentored by Thanissaro Bhikkhu\, Tara Brach\, Ph.D.\, and Carol Cano\, M.A.\, she received formal training at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. She is a mentor for Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach’s Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program and The Power of Awareness course\, serves as a Cross-Cultural Mindfulness teacher and Board Member at Braided Wisdom and an affiliate teacher at UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. She is a visiting teacher in various meditation centers around the world\, a founding Advisory Council member of the Global Compassion Coalition\, and is credentialled by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. \n \n\n\nJanet E. Roos\, PMP\, CMT-P\, has been recognized as an innovator in Business Technology for over 30 years. She is the COO for Non-Profit Braided Wisdom and a Mindfulness Facilitator. She holds certifications from Braided Wisdom’s Leadership Training Program and UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. Credentialed by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association\, she’s passionate about bringing mindfulness practices to diverse communities including non-profits\, university athletes\, and corporations. Stemming from a family steeped in the beliefs of service and giving back\, Janet volunteers with non-profit organizations and currently serves on two non-profit board of directors. \n \n\n\n\n\nCarol Cano\, M.A. began her practice over 35 years ago at Wat Kow Tahm in Thailand and has actively engaged in building communities and teaching the Dharma internationally. She is the founder and executive director of Braided Wisdom\, a cross-cultural mindfulness non-profit organization. She is a residential retreat teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. She is a core teacher and a former board member of East Bay Meditation Center. Carol co-founded Philippine Insight Meditation Community in the Philippines.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-introduction-to-mindfulness-sep-2024/2024-09-04/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Online
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SUMMARY:Center Open Hours
DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to drop by the center for unguided silent practice\, our library\, or a cup of tea in our kitchen. \nwith EBMC Staff \nDaytime: Tuesday & Thursday \n11 AM – 1 PM Pacific Time \nEBMC is a fragrance-free center and is wheelchair accessible. N95/KN95 masks required. \nNote: Due to capacity limitations of our small staff\, we may occasionally need to shorten or cancel open hours.  We will do our best to give as much advanced notice as possible.  Thank you for your understanding.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/center-open-hours-2/2024-09-05/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240906T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240906T203000
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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/2024-09-06/
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:20240906T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172521
CREATED:20220108T015108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230416T181311Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Maha Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Maha Sangha for All People & Communities\nCreating Freedom in Community\nEvery Friday night\, 7:00 – 8:30pm. \nHybrid\, every 4th Friday of the month \nEvent Details: Meets weekly on zoom\, and starting to meet once a month in person\, email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org for more info and get on our newsletter \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/maha-sangha/2024-09-06/
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:20240907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172521
CREATED:20200406T020139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T044908Z
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: 8 Step Buddhist Recovery Deep Refuge
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: The meeting on Saturday\, September 7th will be HYBRID!  Participants may join at EBMC or online. \n  \nFor in-person participation: \nFor those wishing to practice in person\, space will be limited to 60 people to allow ample space for social distancing. Participants will be asked to wear N95 or KN95 face masks. (N95 face masks will be available at EBMC.) Please note: The teacher may be unmasked while teaching. \nTo attend in person\, you need to be completely free of fragranced body and clothing products — more information and a list of fragrance free products\, including those that are especially good for people of color\, appears on our website: https://eastbaymeditation.org/resources/fragrance-free-at-ebmc/ \nEast Bay Meditation Center is a scent free / fragrance free space and is wheelchair accessible. \n  \n Every Saturday from 10AM – 11:30AM PST / PDT ONLINE (hybrid on 9/7/24) \nCompassionate Dharma Deep Refuge Buddhist meetings focus on ways to heal addiction. Based on the Eight Steps to Recovery developed by Dr. Mason-John M.A (hon.doc) and Dr Groves\, we believe this inclusive approach can build a solid foundation for those at any level of recovery and for those who have yet to seek help. \nThrough these practices we hope you gain a practice that can sustain you in your recovery. \nWe are a multi-recovery space. Whether you are navigating addiction to substances like drugs and alcohol\, or process addictions\, such as disordered eating\, codependency\, or sex and love addiction–you are welcome here. \nAdvance Registration is not required. \nFor additional information\, please contact: ebmcrecovery at gmail dot com.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/8-step-recovery-2024-09-07/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240908T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172521
CREATED:20220102T001510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T034417Z
UID:10008839-1725818400-1725823800@eastbaymeditation.org
SUMMARY:Every Body Every Mind Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Every 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 \n  \nONLINE WITH SPECIAL HYBRID DATES \nMarch 23rd 2025 with Arisika Razak \nApril 20th 2025 with Anne Finger \nMay 18th 2025 with Mushim Ikeda \nJune 22nd 2025 with Anne Finger \nNo registration needed to attend these meetings in person. More hybrid dates may be announced in the future. \n  \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\, Mushim Ikeda\, Victor Jih\, & Zac Krohn \nFor more info\, visit the Every Body Every Mind Sangha Website.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/every-body-every-mind/2024-09-08/
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:20240910T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172521
CREATED:20240813T181815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T040131Z
UID:10010221-1725966000-1725973200@eastbaymeditation.org
SUMMARY:Center Open Hours
DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to drop by the center for unguided silent practice\, our library\, or a cup of tea in our kitchen. \nwith EBMC Staff \nDaytime: Tuesday & Thursday \n11 AM – 1 PM Pacific Time \nEBMC is a fragrance-free center and is wheelchair accessible. N95/KN95 masks required. \nNote: Due to capacity limitations of our small staff\, we may occasionally need to shorten or cancel open hours.  We will do our best to give as much advanced notice as possible.  Thank you for your understanding.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/center-open-hours/2024-09-10/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Only
GEO:37.8050656;-122.2660299
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172521
CREATED:20161201T214346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T225326Z
UID:10005301-1725969600-1725973200@eastbaymeditation.org
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-2020-07-14/2024-09-10/
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:20240910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240910T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172521
CREATED:20240307T054212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T192552Z
UID:10009953-1725994800-1726000200@eastbaymeditation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE: Alphabet Sangha
DESCRIPTION:A 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-3/2024-09-10/
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:20240911T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240911T133500
DTSTAMP:20260403T172521
CREATED:20231031T215537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T051906Z
UID:10009487-1726056000-1726061700@eastbaymeditation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE: Midday Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Join our peer-led multicultural sangha for silent meditation practice and community building. \nEvery Wednesday\n12:00 – 12:45pm PST   Silent sitting\, standing or lying down meditation with optional walking meditation. \n12:55 – 1:35pm PST   Facilitated conversation about our practice and being the dharma in the world \nHYBRID EVERY FIRST WEDNESDAY\, ONLINE FOR OTHER MEETINGS (unless otherwise noted) \nMidday Sangha Coordinating Committee:\nemiko yoshikami\, Jennie Powe Runde\, Sakshi Uomoto\, Elese Lebsack and Robert Gavino \nemail middaysangha at eastbaymeditation dot org for zoom link and password 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-midday-sangha/2024-09-11/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240911T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172521
CREATED:20240802T185407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T222629Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Introduction to Mindfulness (Sep. 2024)
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE: Introduction to Mindfulness \nWednesdays evenings\, September 4\, 11\, 18\, 25 2024 \n6:00 – 8:00 PM PT (Time Zone Converter) \nImee Contreras\, Janet Roos\, Carol Cano\nClosed Captioning Provided on Zoom \n  \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. \nThis program is suitable for both new and experienced meditators. \n\n\n  \nFor Zoom participation\, these are our Universal Access Guidelines: \n– Please do not use virtual or blurred backgrounds \n– Please keep your camera still when it’s turned on \n– Please say your name when you speak \n– Facilitators will attempt to read any comments in the chat out loud \n– Please mute when you’re not speaking. \n  \n \n  \n\n\nCost \nThe teachings are regarded as priceless. So they are offered without a fee. You are invited to support the teachings and our efforts by contributing voluntary donations (the practice of “Dana”) for the expenses of the meditation center and the support of the teachers. \nThe ticket prices are listed as different tiers with suggested donations based on income ranges. For those who wish to give more\, you may choose an “add-on” to your ticket. For those unable to give\, there is an option for that. \nOther ways to give: \nTo make a gift to sustain the work of East Bay Meditation Center\, you may do so via Paypal: paypal.me/eastbaymeditation or our website: eastbaymeditation.org/dana 100% of our programming is sliding scale and no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds. \n  \nPlease also consider giving a financial gift to our teachers as well\, who do not receive a salary for their work\, and give their teachings freely to all. \nTo offer a gift to the teachers for their teachings\, please do so via: \nPaypal: Paypal.me/carolcano \nVenmo: @carol-cano-4 \n(the teachers will share the gifts with each other) \n  \nThank you for the gifts of your generosity and for supporting the work of East Bay Meditation Center and our beloved teachers who have volunteered their time. \n\n\n\n\n\nTeacher Bios\n\n \nImee Contreras is the founder of Mindfulness Asia\, and co-founder and principal teacher of Philippine Insight Meditation Community. Mentored by Thanissaro Bhikkhu\, Tara Brach\, Ph.D.\, and Carol Cano\, M.A.\, she received formal training at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. She is a mentor for Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach’s Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program and The Power of Awareness course\, serves as a Cross-Cultural Mindfulness teacher and Board Member at Braided Wisdom and an affiliate teacher at UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. She is a visiting teacher in various meditation centers around the world\, a founding Advisory Council member of the Global Compassion Coalition\, and is credentialled by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. \n \n\n\nJanet E. Roos\, PMP\, CMT-P\, has been recognized as an innovator in Business Technology for over 30 years. She is the COO for Non-Profit Braided Wisdom and a Mindfulness Facilitator. She holds certifications from Braided Wisdom’s Leadership Training Program and UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. Credentialed by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association\, she’s passionate about bringing mindfulness practices to diverse communities including non-profits\, university athletes\, and corporations. Stemming from a family steeped in the beliefs of service and giving back\, Janet volunteers with non-profit organizations and currently serves on two non-profit board of directors. \n \n\n\n\n\nCarol Cano\, M.A. began her practice over 35 years ago at Wat Kow Tahm in Thailand and has actively engaged in building communities and teaching the Dharma internationally. She is the founder and executive director of Braided Wisdom\, a cross-cultural mindfulness non-profit organization. She is a residential retreat teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. She is a core teacher and a former board member of East Bay Meditation Center. Carol co-founded Philippine Insight Meditation Community in the Philippines.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-introduction-to-mindfulness-sep-2024/2024-09-11/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240912T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172521
CREATED:20240813T182009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T040956Z
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SUMMARY:Center Open Hours
DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to drop by the center for unguided silent practice\, our library\, or a cup of tea in our kitchen. \nwith EBMC Staff \nDaytime: Tuesday & Thursday \n11 AM – 1 PM Pacific Time \nEBMC is a fragrance-free center and is wheelchair accessible. N95/KN95 masks required. \nNote: Due to capacity limitations of our small staff\, we may occasionally need to shorten or cancel open hours.  We will do our best to give as much advanced notice as possible.  Thank you for your understanding.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/center-open-hours-2/2024-09-12/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Only
GEO:37.8050656;-122.2660299
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240913T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172521
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/2024-09-13/
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:20240913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240913T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172521
CREATED:20220108T015108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230416T181311Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Maha Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Maha Sangha for All People & Communities\nCreating Freedom in Community\nEvery Friday night\, 7:00 – 8:30pm. \nHybrid\, every 4th Friday of the month \nEvent Details: Meets weekly on zoom\, and starting to meet once a month in person\, email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org for more info and get on our newsletter \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/maha-sangha/2024-09-13/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
GEO:37.8050656;-122.2660299
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172521
CREATED:20200406T020139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T225121Z
UID:10006643-1726308000-1726313400@eastbaymeditation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE: 8 Step Buddhist Recovery Deep Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday from 10AM – 11:30AM PST / PDT ONLINE \nCompassionate Dharma Deep Refuge Buddhist meetings focus on ways to heal addiction. Based on the Eight Steps to Recovery developed by Dr. Mason-John M.A (hon.doc) and Dr Groves\, we believe this inclusive approach can build a solid foundation for those at any level of recovery and for those who have yet to seek help. \nThrough these practices we hope you gain a practice that can sustain you in your recovery. \nWe are a multi-recovery space. Whether you are navigating addiction to substances like drugs and alcohol\, or process addictions\, such as disordered eating\, codependency\, or sex and love addiction–you are welcome here. \nAdvance Registration is not required. \nFor additional information\, please contact: ebmcrecovery at gmail dot com.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/8-step-recovery/2024-09-14/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
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END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172521
CREATED:20161201T205532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T004730Z
UID:10005575-1726340400-1726347600@eastbaymeditation.org
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-2018-01-13/2024-09-14/
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:20240915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240915T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172521
CREATED:20240515T164716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T164949Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Kapwa Deep Refuge Group for Filipinx/a/o Practitioners
DESCRIPTION:This is a peer-led deep refuge group for self-identifying Filipinx/a/o (including mixed) folks. Together we cultivate a special community space in the intersection of Filipinx/a/o identity + culture + history and Buddhist spiritual practice. We gather to support each other\, heal\, and walk the Dharma path.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKapwa Deep Refuge will meet every 3rd Sunday at 9am PST – 10:30am PST via Zoom. The inaugural meeting will be on April 21\, 2024.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you identify as Filipinx/a/o and would like to join\, please contact us at: kapwa.deep.refuge@gmail.com
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/kapwa-deep-refuge-group-for-filipinx-a-o-practitioners/2024-09-15/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: Nourish to Flourish: A Daylong Retreat for Teachers
DESCRIPTION:HYBRID: Nourish to Flourish: A Daylong Retreat for Teachers \nwith Tania Triana and Kinshasa Bennett \nSunday September 15\, 2024 \n10 AM – 4 PM PST (Time Zone Converter)  \nOpen to all \nClosed Captioning Provided on Zoom \nThe center is fragrance-free and wheelchair accessible \nN95/KN95 masks required \n  \nDescription \nThis daylong retreat aims to create a space of rest and restoration for teachers as the academic school year ramps up. The daylong will consist of silent and guided meditation time\, gentle movement\, time for rest\, and mindfulness practices to replenish our compassionate hearts and learn to release what is not ours to carry. During our time together we will explore the heart practices (compassion\, love\, joy\, and equanimity)\, with special attention to cultivating equanimity and inner resilience as we begin the school year. \n  \n \n  \nTeacher Bios \n \nTania Triana (they/she/elle/ella) joined the EBMC community in 2014\, attending POC and Alphabet Sanghas. In 2017 Tania received the Bodhisattva vows and precepts from Mushim Patricia Ikeda at a ceremony at EBMC\, and renewed them again in 2020. Tania is grateful to have found a spiritual home and social justice community here. They served on EBMC’s Leadership Sangha (board of directors) for the last several years\, and graduated from the center’s inaugural Spiritual Teacher and Leadership Program. \n \nKinshasa (she/her). Queer\, African-American listener\, healer\, learner. 15 years of experience as a psychologist by day. 46 years as a student of life. Currently integrating sitting\, dancing\, praying\, and vocal meditation practices. Exploring sacred reciprocity in relations with all beings. Incorporating ritual\, indigeneity\, and authenticity into my (spiritual) life. Launched from EBMC in 2009 and Spirit Rock in 2011 into the spheres of Buddhism\, ancestral knowledge\, and plant medicine. My formal training includes graduating from the EBMC Spiritual Teacher and Leadership training program in 2023. You may find me watching women’s sports\, exploring the community by foot\, or dancing in my living room. \n  \nCost \nThe teachings are regarded as priceless. So they are offered without a fee. You are invited to support the teachings and our efforts by contributing voluntary donations (the practice of “Dana”) for the expenses of the meditation center and the support of the teachers. \nThe ticket prices are listed as different tiers with suggested donations based on income ranges. For those who wish to give more\, you may choose an “add-on” to your ticket. For those unable to give\, there is an option for that. \nOther ways to give: \nTo make a gift to sustain the work of East Bay Meditation Center\, you may do so via Paypal: paypal.me/eastbaymeditation or our website: eastbaymeditation.org/dana 100% of our programming is sliding scale and no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds. \n  \nPlease also consider giving a financial gift to our teachers as well\, who do not receive a salary for their work\, and give their teachings freely to all. \n  \n~ For Tania Triana ~ \nVenmo:@Tania-Triana \nPaypal: taniatriana@gmail.com \n  \n~ For Kinshasa Bennett ~ \nVenmo: @Kinshasa-Bennett  \n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/hybrid-nourish-to-flourish-a-daylong-retreat-for-teachers-2/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hybrid
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SUMMARY:Every Body Every Mind Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Every 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 \n  \nONLINE WITH SPECIAL HYBRID DATES \nMarch 23rd 2025 with Arisika Razak \nApril 20th 2025 with Anne Finger \nMay 18th 2025 with Mushim Ikeda \nJune 22nd 2025 with Anne Finger \nNo registration needed to attend these meetings in person. More hybrid dates may be announced in the future. \n  \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\, Mushim Ikeda\, Victor Jih\, & Zac Krohn \nFor more info\, visit the Every Body Every Mind Sangha Website.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/every-body-every-mind/2024-09-15/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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