East Bay Meditation Center

ONLINE: Every Body Every Mind Sangha with Arisika Razak
2022-09-11 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Sunday, September 11th Teacher: Arisika Razak
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: ebem at eastbaymeditation dot org to request a Zoom link.
Please 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!
EveryBody, EveryMind Teacher Group: Debra Kerr, Kenji Oshima, Anne Finger, Master John W. Ellis IV, Beth Smith and Mushim Ikeda
For more info, visit the Every Body Every Mind Sangha Website.

ONLINE: Social Justice Lunchtime Sangha - Peer Led Deep Refuge group
2022-09-13 12:00 - 13:00 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
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.

Contact: socialjustice at eastbaymeditation dot org

ONLINE: Sex Workers Sangha (Peer Led Deep Refuge Group)
2022-09-13 15:00 - 16:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Meets 2nd Tuesdays of Every Month, 3:00 – 4:30PM PT via Zoom.
Closed Captions Available.
The purpose of this refuge group is to provide a space for sex workers to connect with each other, build sangha, and to deepen our spiritual practices in community. Sex workers continue to be a marginalized group in society and this sangha would be a place where we would support each other in bringing our whole selves into our spiritual lives.
For Zoom Access, Please Email: sexworkersangha AT eastbaymeditation DOT org

ONLINE: Alphabet Sangha with Rev. Daigan Gaither
2022-09-13 19:00 - 20:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Tuesday, September 13th Teacher: Rev. Daigan Gaither
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.
Tuesdays
7:00 – 8:30 pm
Please email: alphabetsangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request Zoom link to join online.
For more information, visit the ALPHABET SANGHA WEBSITE

IN PERSON & ONLINE: We Belong - Heart practice for Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous People of Color (QTBIPOC)
2022-09-14 18:30 - 20:30, 2022-09-21 18:30 - 20:30, 2022-09-28 18:30 - 20:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
An In Person & Virtual Class Series with René Rivera and Patrick Brown
In Person Participation Limited to 40 people. Closed Captions available for those joining us online.
Wednesday evenings: September 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th 2022
6:30 – 8:30pm PT (Time Zone Converter)
As our world burns in conflict and violence we return to heart practice to find refuge and belonging. As Queer and/or Trans People of Color we are under attack, sometimes at multiple identity locations. This class series will create a space for us to practice together, to build community, belonging and resilience to hold our outrage, fear and grief. We will use the four divine abodes of Lovingkindness, Compassion, Joy and Equanimity as a foundation to resource ourselves to meet this moment.
This class is suitable for both new and experienced meditators and open to self-identified Queer and/or Trans People of Color.

For those joining us virtually: You will automatically receive a zoom link via your Eventbrite Confirmation email.
For those joining us in person: Please note capacity is limited to 40 attendees, to allow room for social distancing. We ask that participants be fully vaccinated against Covid19 and wear a N95 or KN95 mask while inside of the center. Masks will be available.

ONLINE: People of Color Sangha with Arisika Razak
2022-09-15 19:30 - 21:00 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Thursday, September 15th Teacher: Arisika Razak
The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free!
Thursdays
7:30 – 9:00 PM PST
Closed Captions Provided.
Zoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website), and their Facebook group.

ONLINE: People of Color Sangha
2022-09-15 19:30 - 21:00, 2022-09-22 19:30 - 21:00, 2022-09-29 19:30 - 21:00 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free!
Thursdays
7:30 – 9 PM PST
Closed Captions Provided.
Zoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website), and their Facebook group.

ONLINE: Maha Sangha with Arisika Razak and Ramona Lisa-Ortiz Smith
2022-09-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2022-09-23 19:00 - 20:30, 2022-09-30 19:00 - 20:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Friday, January 7th Teachers: Arisika Razak and Ramona Lisa Ortiz-Smith
Maha Sangha for All People & Communities
Creating Freedom in Community
Every Friday night at EBMC, 7:00 – 8:30pm.
Zoom Info: email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to ask for a Zoom link.
The EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation and dharma group with an emphasis on radical inclusivity and social justice.
Maha 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.
The 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.
Contact: mahasangha at eastbaymeditation org

ONLINE: Maha Sangha with Tania Triana and Kimber Simpkins
2022-09-16 19:00 - 20:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Friday, September 16th Teachers: Tania Triana and Kimber Simpkins
Maha Sangha for All People & Communities
Creating Freedom in Community
Every Friday night at EBMC, 7:00 – 8:30pm.
Zoom Info: email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to ask for a Zoom link.
The EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation and dharma group with an emphasis on radical inclusivity and social justice.
Maha 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.
The 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.
Contact: mahasangha at eastbaymeditation org

ONLINE: Refuge of the Heart: Healing and Resilience in Latinx Community
2022-09-18 10:00 - 14:00 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Refuge of the Heart: healing and resilience in Latinx community
El Refugio del Corazón: curación y resiliencia en nuestra comunidad Latinx
Sunday, September 18th , 2022 – 10am-2pm, Pacific Time (Time Zone Converter)
Domingo, 18 de septiembre, 2022 – 10am-2pm, tiempo pacífico (Time Zone Converter)
Con Margarita Loinaz y Melvin Escobar
Via Zoom
Closed Captioning Provided
Open to all who identify as part of the Latin American diaspora
Bienvenidos a todos los que se identifican como parte de la diáspora latinoamericana
The Buddhist word for community is “sangha” which has also been translated as “inseparable.” Our diverse Latinx community provides a uniquely rich opportunity to practice connecting to the wisdom and compassion inherent in our experiences. Join us for a bilingual / bicultural experience of meditation, mindful movement, and interactive activities to help co-create the heart of healing and resilience.
La palabra Budista para comunidad es “sangha”- que también significa lo que es inseparable. Nuestra diversa comunidad Latinx ofrece una rica oportunidad para practicar cómo nos conectamos con nuestra sabiduría y compasión. Les damos la bienvenida a esta experiencia bilingüe / bicultural de meditación y movimiento consciente, junto con actividades interactivas que nos ayudarán a co-crear un hogar de bondad, amor y recuperación.

ONLINE: Every Body Every Mind Sangha with emiko yoshikami
2022-09-18 18:00 - 19:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Sunday, September 18th Teacher: emiko yoshikami
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: ebem at eastbaymeditation dot org to request a Zoom link.
Please 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!
EveryBody, EveryMind Teacher Group: Debra Kerr, Kenji Oshima, Anne Finger, Master John W. Ellis IV, Beth Smith and Mushim Ikeda
For more info, visit the Every Body Every Mind Sangha Website.

ONLINE: Alphabet Sangha with Melvin Escobar
2022-09-20 19:00 - 20:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Tuesday, September 20th Teacher: Melvin Escobar
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.
Tuesdays
7:00 – 8:30 pm
Please email: alphabetsangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request Zoom link to join online.
For more information, visit the ALPHABET SANGHA WEBSITE

ONLINE: Celebrate Fall Equinox with Tai Chi Chih - Embodying the Heart Qualities
2022-09-22 09:00 - 10:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
An Online Class with Jenn Biehn, nialla rose, and Rosetta Saunders
Thursday, September 22nd
9:00AM – 10:30AM PST (Time Zone Converter) –
Closed captioning will be provided.
Tai Chi Chih is an easy-to learn, accessible and non-strenuous moving meditation. A form of Qi Gong, Tai Chi Chih circulates and balances the chi or energy of the body. Cultivating and embodying heart qualities such as equanimity, compassion, gratitude, generosity while practicing Tai Chi Chih can bring alignment and calm to body-heart-mind. Movement will be taught standing and seated. Join us in celebrating Fall Equinox.
No prior experience necessary.
Co-led by Jenn Biehn, nialla rose, and Rosetta Saunders who have been practicing this movement meditation together for over two years, co-creating various ways of presenting Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Jenn has been a certified Tai Chi Chih teacher for over 30 years and is now training new folks to bring these practices into their communities. nialla, also a certified Tai Chi Chih teacher, is a member of the Order of Interbeing who shares dharma within movement to various sanghas and other groups. Rosetta is a drum artist using sacred rhythms for intergenerational healing and cross cultural ceremonial circles.

All registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.

ONLINE: People of Color Sangha with Kevin Martin
2022-09-22 19:30 - 21:00 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Thursday, September 22nd Teacher: Kevin Martin
The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free!
Thursdays
7:30 – 9:00 PM PST
Closed Captions Provided.
Zoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website), and their Facebook group.

ONLINE: Queer Leather Peer-Led Deep Refuge Group
2022-09-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Off Site Venue
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 10,000th! For upcoming meeting details or to join our mailing list or online groups, please visit http://www.queerleathermeditation.org/. If you have questions please contact admin@queerleathermeditation.org.

ONLINE: Maha Sangha with emiko yoshikami and Kimber Simpkins
2022-09-23 19:00 - 20:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Friday, September 23rd Teachers: emiko yoshikami and Kimber Simpkins
Maha Sangha for All People & Communities
Creating Freedom in Community
Every Friday night at EBMC, 7:00 – 8:30pm.
Zoom Info: email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to ask for a Zoom link.
The EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation and dharma group with an emphasis on radical inclusivity and social justice.
Maha 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.
The 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.
Contact: mahasangha at eastbaymeditation org

Regather, Remember, Rejoice! - Dharma-thon 2022
2022-09-25 12:00 - 15:00 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Dharma-thon is here!
Registration is now open for the East Bay Meditation Center’s 10th Dharma-thon!
Help us reach our goal by clicking here to become a Dharma-thoner!
As a Dharma-thoner, you will get to enjoy a magical afternoon of powerful music, delicious food, and beloved community at the Gardens at Lake Merritt on September 25, as we Regather, Remember, Rejoice!

ONLINE: Every Body Every Mind Sangha with Beth Smith
2022-09-25 18:00 - 19:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Sunday, September 25th Teacher: Beth Smith
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: ebem at eastbaymeditation dot org to request a Zoom link.
Please 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!
EveryBody, EveryMind Teacher Group: Debra Kerr, Kenji Oshima, Anne Finger, Master John W. Ellis IV, Beth Smith and Mushim Ikeda
For more info, visit the Every Body Every Mind Sangha Website.

ONLINE: Trans/Gender-Expansive Deep Refuge Group
2022-09-26 18:30 - 20:00 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Trans/Gender-Expansive Deep Refuge Group
Fourth Mondays (online over zoom)
6:30-8pm PM PST
This deep refuge group is by and for trans/gender-expansive people. Our goal is to provide a welcoming community space for trans/gender-expansive folks who are interested in exploring meditation and other aspects of Buddhist practice. Both beginners and experienced practitioners welcome!
To be added to the email list, please email tgedeeprefuge@eastbaymeditation.org with a quick note about your interest in the group. We look forward to practicing with you!

ONLINE: Parent's Meditation Group: Practicing with our children & families
2022-09-26 20:45 - 21:45 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
An Online Meditation Group for Parents
with Lisa Fujie Parks
Monday, September 26th, 2022 8:45PM – 9:45PM PT (Time Zone Converter)
September’s Topic: Practicing with our children and families: Sharing from the heart and beginning anew
Closed Captioning Provided.
EBMC’s Family Practice Class teaching team will be offering a monthly parents’ meditation group for restoration, support and connection during these challenging times. 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.
Please note: This group is not intended for children’s participation.

ONLINE: Alphabet Sangha with Dawn Haney
2022-09-27 19:00 - 20:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Tuesday, September 27th Teacher: Dawn Haney
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.
Tuesdays
7:00 – 8:30 pm
Please email: alphabetsangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request Zoom link to join online.
For more information, visit the ALPHABET SANGHA WEBSITE

ONLINE and IN-PERSON: Midday Sangha
2022-09-28 12:00 - 13:35 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
This meeting will be offered via zoom and in person at SE Corner of Snow Park in Oakland, CA near the playground.
Join our peer-led multicultural sangha for silent meditation practice and community building.
Every Wednesday
12:00 – 12:45 Silent sitting, standing or lying down meditation with optional walking meditation.
12:45 – 1:35 Potluck lunch with facilitated conversation about our practice and being the dharma in the world
Midday Sangha Coordinating Committee:
Darren Lee Brown, emiko yoshikami, Kimber Simpkins, René Rivera and Marge Sussman
email middaysangha at eastbaymeditation dot org for zoom link and password

ONLINE: People of Color Sangha with Mushim Ikeda
2022-09-29 19:30 - 21:00 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Thursday, September 29th Teacher: Mushim Ikeda
The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free!
Thursdays
7:30 – 9:00 PM PST
Closed Captions Provided.
Zoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website), and their Facebook group.

ONLINE: Maha Sangha with Arisika Razak and Tania Triana
2022-09-30 19:00 - 20:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Friday, September 30th Teachers: Arisika Razak and Tania Triana
Maha Sangha for All People & Communities
Creating Freedom in Community
Every Friday night at EBMC, 7:00 – 8:30pm.
Zoom Info: email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to ask for a Zoom link.
The EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation and dharma group with an emphasis on radical inclusivity and social justice.
Maha 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.
The 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.
Contact: mahasangha at eastbaymeditation org
