4 Mondays: April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2016 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm with John Mifsud Clearing Your Mind is for experienced and new meditators and will explore practical applications and techniques to deepen concentration. How-to tools will be coupled with Buddhist teachings to strengthen meditation practice. Week 1: The Five Hindrances Week 2: Single […]
Part of EBMC's Core Buddhist Teachings: 5-Month Curriculum Open to all 4 Wednesdays May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2016 7:00 – 9:00 pm with Mushim Together we’ll safely take a deep dive into how to hold the questions and ethical complexities that arise when we grapple with trying to live in accordance with the Precepts. […]
Wednesdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2016 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm with Mushim The Brahmaviharas (Divine Abodes), also called the Four Immeasurables, are Buddhist teachings and practices that help us to access dynamic calming, stilling, and healing mindbody states. As we cultivate the limitless qualities of loving goodwill, compassion, joy, and equanimity, in time […]
with Larry Yang What happens when we don’t awaken in this lifetime? We often talk of awakening, but we rarely turn our attention to the places where we get caught; when we are not inspired, when we are not living up to the vision of ourselves. How do we practice our awareness and kindness to […]
with Baruch Golden, Michele Ku, Fresh! White, and Jenn Biehn (movement) 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 home. Parents/caregivers and […]
Sunday, April 10, 2-4pm Sunday, May 22, 2-4pm Each class requires separate registration. with Sean Feit The Buddhist traditions offer a vast range of teachings, from ethical guidelines for daily life and relationships to instructions for meditation and descriptions of the deepest truths of reality. In this 4-part class we’ll study a selection of core […]
with Spring Washam and Erin Selover Feminine Wisdom is on the rise everywhere and yet many of us feel held back from expressing our deepest truth. We each have a unique combination of enlightened qualities that naturally express themselves. This daylong is designed to help us wake up and fan those flames. Come sit in […]
with Rev. Keiryu Liên Shutt and Rev. Daigan Gaither What is it to stay upright in the midst of sexual energy? How do we not turn away from our experience or ourselves in the present moment? We will explore our intention to “not misuse sexuality” and how it both informs our practice and sexual choices […]
with Sally Armstrong, Bonnie Duran, and Tempel Smith The Dedicated Practitioner Program is an innovative program for serious practitioners of Insight meditation to deepen understanding of the Dharma, strengthen practice, and integrate compassion and wisdom into day-to-day life. This is an event to learn about the upcoming DPP at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, and talk […]
Saturday, April 30, 9 am – 5 pm Sunday, May 1, 9 am – 5 pm with Kazu Haga and Assistant Facilitators from East Point Peace Academy 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 with conflict: […]
