4 Divine Abodes in Challenging Times: A 1-day Silent Retreat with Rev. Liên Shutt In these challenging times, the teachings on the 4 Divine Abodes can help us to stay centered and uplifted. While we all have a sense of Kindness, Compassion, Inclusive Joy, and Equanimity, it can be hard to access to these qualities when there’s a lot of […]
with Anushka Fernandopulle What are the Dharma lessons that we can take from this time of global challenges? Let's practice together and see how we can learn from the change and uncertainty that life has delivered this year. If we hold events with wisdom, we can grow stronger and emerge from this period with even more […]
Compassionate 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. Through […]
with Dr. Helen Weng and Mushim Ikeda Your voice matters! Mapping the lived experiences of lovingkindness practice during times of uncertainty 1-1:50pm Webinar - Come learn about the neuroscience of lovingkindness meditation, and how UCSF is partnering with EBMC to study how lovingkindness is practiced by diverse meditators. Any experience level is welcome. Featuring a […]
with Jessy Zapanta and JD Doyle Join in a LGBTQIA2+ community for a three part series to focus on cultivating joy as a source of resilience and resistance. In these challenging times, learning how to nourish ourselves and interrupt the reactive mind is essential for well being. During this series, we will engage in meditation, […]
with Shahara Godfrey, Kimi Mojica, Jamilah Bradshaw, Jenn Biehn, Kevin Martin, Joan Lohman, and DeNNiS SOmeRa With social distancing as our recent norm, we invite East Bay Meditation Center practitioners to experience the connection of a virtual community-building/peacemaking circle. The talking circle is an indigenous tradition that is both ceremony and council. In circle, all […]
EBMC Teen Circle ONLINE Spring Session Wednesdays, April 1st to June 10th 2020 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm PST Led by Raúl Kahlil Betancourt, Anthony “T” Maes, Sarwang Parikh, Louije Kim & Sara Oakes EBMC Teen Circle is a weekly meditation group for teens, ages 14-19. Teens do not need to commit to the entire […]
Every Body Every Mind Sangha is a weekly practice group for people living with disabilities, limitations, differences and chronic illnesses. Sundays 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm To join online, please email everybodyeverymind@gmail.com to request a Zoom link. Please come and take part in this time to meditate, share our lives and support with each other, and […]
The Queer Leather Meditation Deep Refuge Group is a peer-led meditation group for those of us who have a meditation practice and are queer and leather/kink-identified. We meet on the 4th Friday of every month from 7–8:30 p.m. We are open to and welcome new drop-in participants, whether this is your first sit or your […]
online class series with Mushim Ikeda ASL interpretation provided by Aaron Brace and Brooke Fulton Wednesdays, April 29th, May 6th, 13th and 20th 7-8:30PM PST / PDT What does toilet paper hoarding have to do with Buddhist ethics? Based in EBMC's mindfulness-based, diversity-equity-inclusion and social justice-centered mission, this four-class series offers a path to reflect […]
