Working with the Judgments: A daylong for People of Color

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

with Shahara Godfrey "Hate is too great a burden to bear. It injures the hater more than it injures the hated." - Coretta Scott King Working with judgments, and/ or a judgmental mind that are toxic can be liberating. The Buddha said, “All that we are is the results of what we have thought. What […]

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ONLINE: Multiracial Peer-Led Deep Refuge Group

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

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 […]

Family Practice Class: Opening the Heart through the Buddha’s Teachings

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

with Shahara Godfrey, Eve Decker, Michele Ku, Baruch Golden and Jenn Biehn. 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 13. Children under 5 will need to have a parent/caregiver stay with them.  This class features training on “Family […]

Exploring Intimacy Through the Buddha’s Teaching for the LGBTQ and Gender NonConforming Community

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

with Shahara Godfrey & Baruch Golden “Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within”. - James Baldwin The focus of this daylong is an ongoing exploration of deepening intimacy with ourselves, others, and all of life. It is open to all self-identified LGBTQ & gender non-conforming […]

Embodying Compassion: A Day of Healing for Black Women

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

Embodying Compassion: A Day of Healing for Black Women with Arisika Razak How, as Black women, do we move from "surviving" to "thriving" in a society that does not love our bodies and our achievements? What ancestral wisdom is available to us that supports our journey? How can we use the Buddha's teaching on the body […]

Making Peace With Our Ancestors: Dharma for the 21st Century for POC

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

For self-identified people of color who are of all genders, sexualities, abilities and class. Led by Dr. Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John and Shahara Godfrey "S/He abused me, s/he beat me, s/he defeated me, s/he robbed me,"--in those who harbour such thoughts hatred will never cease. "S/He abused me, s/he beat me, s/he defeated me, she robbed me,"--in […]

Compassionate Dharma: Letting Go of Our Addictions

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

with Dr Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John M.A (hon.doc) The day will begin with an 8 step recovery buddhist meeting 9.30am prompt. And then Vimalasara will take participants through compassionate inquiries to explore their relationship to their addictions and compulsive behaviors. A short dharma talk, Loving kindness reflections will guide us onto the path of recovery. Registration: Registration is […]

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Buddha’s Four Big Truths: Liberation from Suffering

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

Led by Mushim Ikeda Why do we suffer? How can we be released from suffering? The Buddha’s first teaching after his Enlightenment is called the Four Truths for Noble Ones. These form the foundation of Buddhist life and understanding. The four “big” truths address human suffering and oppression, analyze their root causes, and describe a […]

Family Practice Class: Opening the Heart through the Buddha’s Teachings

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

with Shahara Godfrey, Eve Decker, Michele Ku, Baruch Golden and Keisha Turner 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 13. Children under 5 will need to have a parent/caregiver stay with them.  This class features training on “Family […]

Embracing Change: Zen & the Art of Creating a Life You Want

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

with Rev. Keiryu Lien Shutt At certain times in our lives, it can feel hard to know what to do. Are you at a point in your life in which you feel like it’s time for a change but not sure how to proceed? Change can be hard. Especially if it’s not one that we’ve chosen: […]