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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Kapwa Meditation for Filipinx/a/o Community
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce that a weekly Kapwa Meditation for Filipinx/a/o folks will begin on Wednesday\, Jan. 8\, from 7:00 to 7:30 AM Pacific Time. We will continue to gather every Wednesday morning\, coming together for support and practice\, on our paths of individual and collective transformation. \n  \nIn addition to our weekly meditation\, we would like to remind everyone of our monthly Kapwa Deep Refuge Group for Filipinx/a/o folks. Launched in the Spring of 2024\, we meet on the third Sunday of every month\, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM Pacific Time. \nTogether\, in both spaces\, we aspire to cultivate a special community space in the intersection of Filipinx/a/o identity + culture + history and Buddhist spiritual practice. \nThe Zoom credentials are the same for both our weekly Wednesday meditation and our monthly gathering. \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-meditation-for-filipinx-a-o-community/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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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-3/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: Gather & Ground: Compassionate Community Building
DESCRIPTION:Gather & Ground: Compassionate Community Building \nTuesdays\, Thursdays\, and Fridays \n5-7 PM PT \nIn person only \n  \nJanuary 2026 note: Dear Sangha\, coming together is a form of resistance. Let’s ground and regroup in community with meditation and in solidarity. After which we will gather and discuss  ways to respond.  Art supplies to make signs of resistance are available. We can brainstorm ways to use our voices. Or provide a shoulder to cry on.  \n  \nWe now have the center open every Tuesday\, Thursday and Friday from 5-7pm. The first hour (5-6pm) will be for meditation in our temple or compassion room space or to peruse our library offerings. The second hour (6-6:45pm) will be for a fun social potluck in the kitchen space. Everyone is encouraged to bring something to share with the group. We hope this effort will build some momentum and energy for EBMC and bring more people in our community together in-person. \n  \nGenerally\, you can also expect to see: art on Tuesdays\, movement on Thursdays\, and occasional open mics on Fridays! \n  \nThese new community building hours are the same evenings as our Alphabet (Tuesdays 7pm)\, BIPOC (Thursdays 7pm) and Maha Sanghas (Fridays 7pm) so we hope this effort will also encourage people to join those groups with a hope to generate enough attendance to bring them back to in-person every week! This was also based on feedback from the survey. See more info about our Practice Groups here.  \n  \nThere are so many reasons to be in community right now and EBMC wants to support this by opening our space during these times to anyone who needs it. We are stronger when we are in solidarity together to meet the moment we are in. We hope to see you soon! Come practice. Come snack. Come as you are. Feel free to bring a friend! No registration needed.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/in-person-gather-ground-compassionate-community-building-3-3-2-2/2026-10-27/
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Trans/Gender-Expansive Deep Refuge Group
DESCRIPTION:Trans/Gender-Expansive Deep Refuge Group\nFourth Mondays (online over zoom)\n6:30-8pm PM PST \nThis 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! \nTo 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!
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/trans-genderqueer-peer-led-deep-refuge-group/2026-10-26/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T180000
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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/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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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/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
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SUMMARY:all about love Supported by the 4 Brahma Viharas
DESCRIPTION:bell hooks’ all about love Supported by the 4 Brahma Viharas \nSaturday\, October 24th 2026 \nHYBRID (if we can get at least 30 online registrations) \nIn-person at EBMC \nWith Rev. Liên Shutt \nEBMC is fragrance-free\, wheelchair-accessible. Masks are strongly encouraged. \n  \nWe all want love. \nAnd\, having and holding love and loving feelings can be challenging. Let’s explore how love can be when expressed in conjunction with the qualities of the Four Divine States of Equanimity\, Kindness\, Compassion\, and Inclusive Joy. \nWhile grounded in these teachings and related meditations\, the course will be framed by short readings from bell hook’s All About Love: New Visions. This\, combined with inter-active exercises\, offers a blend of fierce feminist social criticism\, asking us to transform our challenges into strength\, manifesting the love and caring we want in our lives. \nA great workshop to get ready for the holidays season! \nNOTE: This program will be offered in-person AND we will offer it online if we can get at least 30 online registrations! \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. \nNote that all financial gifts received here go directly to EBMC\, and we invite you to give separately to our teachers\, using the information below. \nOther ways to give: \nTo make a gift to sustain the work of East Bay Meditation Center\, you may do so at bit.ly/ebmc-give 100% of our programming on a sliding scale and no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds. \nPlease also consider giving a financial gift to our teacher as well\, who do not receive a salary for their work\, and give their teachings freely to all. \nVenmo: @SuddenLeap-A2Z \nPayPal: SuddenLeap.A2Z@gmail.com \n \nAbout the Teacher \n \nREV. LIÊN SHUTT (she/they) is a priest lineage holder in the Shunryu Suzuki tradition. Born to a Buddhist family in Vietnam\, she received her meditation training in the Insight and Soto Zen traditions in the United States\, Japan\, Thailand\, and Vietnam. A founding member of the Buddhists of Color in 1998\, she currently is the guiding teacher of Access to Zen\, an inclusive\, anti-oppression sangha and nonprofit in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her book\, Home is Here: Practicing Antiracism with the Engaged Eightfold Path\, was published by North Atlantic Books in 2023. She lives in Oakland on Ohlone land\, with her partner\, exploring waterways and forests as often as they can. Visit AccessToZen.org for ways to connect.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/all-about-love-supported-by-the-4-brahma-viharas/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: Maha Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Maha Sangha for All People & Communities\nCreating Freedom in Community\nHybrid\, every 4th Friday of the month\, 7:00 – 8:30pm. \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/hybrid-maha-sangha/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Queer Leather Peer-Led Deep Refuge Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/queer-leather-peer-led-deep-refuge-group-2020-02-28-2020-04-28/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Off Site Venue
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T190000
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: Gather & Ground: Compassionate Community Building
DESCRIPTION:Gather & Ground: Compassionate Community Building \nTuesdays\, Thursdays\, and Fridays \n5-7 PM PT \nIn person only \n  \nJanuary 2026 note: Dear Sangha\, coming together is a form of resistance. Let’s ground and regroup in community with meditation and in solidarity. After which we will gather and discuss  ways to respond.  Art supplies to make signs of resistance are available. We can brainstorm ways to use our voices. Or provide a shoulder to cry on.  \n  \nWe now have the center open every Tuesday\, Thursday and Friday from 5-7pm. The first hour (5-6pm) will be for meditation in our temple or compassion room space or to peruse our library offerings. The second hour (6-6:45pm) will be for a fun social potluck in the kitchen space. Everyone is encouraged to bring something to share with the group. We hope this effort will build some momentum and energy for EBMC and bring more people in our community together in-person. \n  \nGenerally\, you can also expect to see: art on Tuesdays\, movement on Thursdays\, and occasional open mics on Fridays! \n  \nThese new community building hours are the same evenings as our Alphabet (Tuesdays 7pm)\, BIPOC (Thursdays 7pm) and Maha Sanghas (Fridays 7pm) so we hope this effort will also encourage people to join those groups with a hope to generate enough attendance to bring them back to in-person every week! This was also based on feedback from the survey. See more info about our Practice Groups here.  \n  \nThere are so many reasons to be in community right now and EBMC wants to support this by opening our space during these times to anyone who needs it. We are stronger when we are in solidarity together to meet the moment we are in. We hope to see you soon! Come practice. Come snack. Come as you are. Feel free to bring a friend! No registration needed.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/in-person-gather-ground-compassionate-community-building-3-3-2-2/2026-10-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T190000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: BIPOC Sangha
DESCRIPTION:The BIPOC Sangha is a growing community of Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color waking up and getting free! \nThursdays\n7 – 8:30 PM PT \n**Online on Second\, Fourth (and the possible Fifth) Thursdays \n**Hybrid on First and Third Thursdays \n**Potluck in the EBMC kitchen on the Third Thursday meeting\, from 6-7 PM PT! Bring a dish or beverage to share. \nClosed Captions Provided.  \nZoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website)\, and their Facebook group.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-bipoc-sangha/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: Gather & Ground: Compassionate Community Building
DESCRIPTION:Gather & Ground: Compassionate Community Building \nTuesdays\, Thursdays\, and Fridays \n5-7 PM PT \nIn person only \n  \nJanuary 2026 note: Dear Sangha\, coming together is a form of resistance. Let’s ground and regroup in community with meditation and in solidarity. After which we will gather and discuss  ways to respond.  Art supplies to make signs of resistance are available. We can brainstorm ways to use our voices. Or provide a shoulder to cry on.  \n  \nWe now have the center open every Tuesday\, Thursday and Friday from 5-7pm. The first hour (5-6pm) will be for meditation in our temple or compassion room space or to peruse our library offerings. The second hour (6-6:45pm) will be for a fun social potluck in the kitchen space. Everyone is encouraged to bring something to share with the group. We hope this effort will build some momentum and energy for EBMC and bring more people in our community together in-person. \n  \nGenerally\, you can also expect to see: art on Tuesdays\, movement on Thursdays\, and occasional open mics on Fridays! \n  \nThese new community building hours are the same evenings as our Alphabet (Tuesdays 7pm)\, BIPOC (Thursdays 7pm) and Maha Sanghas (Fridays 7pm) so we hope this effort will also encourage people to join those groups with a hope to generate enough attendance to bring them back to in-person every week! This was also based on feedback from the survey. See more info about our Practice Groups here.  \n  \nThere are so many reasons to be in community right now and EBMC wants to support this by opening our space during these times to anyone who needs it. We are stronger when we are in solidarity together to meet the moment we are in. We hope to see you soon! Come practice. Come snack. Come as you are. Feel free to bring a friend! No registration needed.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/in-person-gather-ground-compassionate-community-building-3-3-2-2/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Path of the Modern Bodhisattva\, Class Series 1
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE: Path of the Modern Bodhisattva (Class Series 1 of 2) \nwith Mushim Ikeda \nWednesday Evenings \nOctober 7th\, 14th\, 21st\, and 28th 2026 \n6:30 – 8:30 PM PT (Time Zone Converter) \nClosed Captioning Provided on Zoom \n  \nI\, myself\, took the Bodhisattva Vows and made the vow\, “Life after life\, after life\, after life\, I will continue my practice and continue my work.” – Bhante Suhita Dharma\, Buddhist monk and social worker\, 1941-2013 \n  \nEmbodiment! Joy! Commitment! Strategic Action! In Mahayana Buddhism\, the Bodhisattva works and plays ceaselessly to liberate all suffering beings\, lifetime after lifetime. And – how do you and I show up\, day after day\, in the gigantic mess of our times\, to do the great work? \n  \nFor the eighth time\, EBMC will offer two class series exploring what it means to creatively embody the Bodhisattva teachings. Those who complete both class series may participate in the final daylong and either witness or take Bodhisattva precepts and vows in order to strengthen their commitment to collective liberation. These are the same vows taken by His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama and by Thich Nhat Hanh. \n  \n\nSign up for ONLINE Series 2 (Nov 4\, 11\, 18\, and Dec 2\, 6:30-8:30pm PT) \nSign up for the HYBRID daylong ceremony (Dec 13\, 10am-4pm PT) – link coming soon \n\n  \nMushim (Patricia) Ikeda received Bodhisattva precepts and vows at the Zen Buddhist Temple-Toronto\, Canada in 1983. She is an EBMC core teacher\, a widely-published writer\, and a social justice activist based in Oakland\, California. Mushim has practiced as both a monastic and a lay householder. For events\, writing\, video teachings\, go to www.mushimikeda.com \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. \n  \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 at bit.ly/ebmc-give 100% of our programming on a 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  \nVenmo: @MushimPatricia-Ikeda \nPayPal: info@mushimikeda.com \n  \nPlease indicate “Bodhisattva” in the subject line. \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  \nFor Zoom participation\, these are our Universal Access Guidelines: \n1. When speaking\, introduce your name\, pronouns\, and (optionally) a brief physical description of yourself. \n2. If using virtual backgrounds\, please use static\, simple\, high-contrast backgrounds. \n3. Please keep your camera still while your camera is on. \n4. Please repeat your name when you speak to help those with visual impairment. \n5. The host/volunteer will attempt to read any comments that appear in the chat out loud. \n6. Please strive for clear audio and mute when you are not speaking. Phone access is also available. \n7. If you have unmet access needs\, please send a message to the volunteer or host in the chat. If the chat is not accessible to you\, please offer them briefly in one minute or less via voice. Please do not send access requests directly to other participants. \n \n  \n\n\n\n\nTeacher\n \nMushim Patricia Ikeda is an internationally-known secular mindfulness and Buddhist teacher working primarily with justice activists and Black\, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) meditation practitioners. A core teacher at East Bay Meditation Center in Oakland\, California\, she is an author whose writing has been published in Lion’s Roar\, Tricycle\, Buddhadharma and various anthologies. She is the founding and guiding teacher of EBMC’s Practice in Transformative Action\, a yearlong program that completed its tenth cohort in July 2023\, providing secular mindfulness training for justice activists and agents of change. Mushim was selected by Lion’s Roar Buddhist media magazine as one of twenty-six “Great Buddhist Teachers” in the January 2022 issue. If you would like to make a gift to our beloved teacher\, please do so via Venmo: @MushimPatricia-Ikeda or PayPal: info@mushimikeda.com
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-path-of-the-modern-bodhisattva-class-series-1/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Online
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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-9/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T073000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Kapwa Meditation for Filipinx/a/o Community
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce that a weekly Kapwa Meditation for Filipinx/a/o folks will begin on Wednesday\, Jan. 8\, from 7:00 to 7:30 AM Pacific Time. We will continue to gather every Wednesday morning\, coming together for support and practice\, on our paths of individual and collective transformation. \n  \nIn addition to our weekly meditation\, we would like to remind everyone of our monthly Kapwa Deep Refuge Group for Filipinx/a/o folks. Launched in the Spring of 2024\, we meet on the third Sunday of every month\, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM Pacific Time. \nTogether\, in both spaces\, we aspire to cultivate a special community space in the intersection of Filipinx/a/o identity + culture + history and Buddhist spiritual practice. \nThe Zoom credentials are the same for both our weekly Wednesday meditation and our monthly gathering. \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-meditation-for-filipinx-a-o-community/2026-10-21/
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:20261020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T203000
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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-2-2022-12-27-2/2026-10-20/
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:20261020T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T190000
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: Gather & Ground: Compassionate Community Building
DESCRIPTION:Gather & Ground: Compassionate Community Building \nTuesdays\, Thursdays\, and Fridays \n5-7 PM PT \nIn person only \n  \nJanuary 2026 note: Dear Sangha\, coming together is a form of resistance. Let’s ground and regroup in community with meditation and in solidarity. After which we will gather and discuss  ways to respond.  Art supplies to make signs of resistance are available. We can brainstorm ways to use our voices. Or provide a shoulder to cry on.  \n  \nWe now have the center open every Tuesday\, Thursday and Friday from 5-7pm. The first hour (5-6pm) will be for meditation in our temple or compassion room space or to peruse our library offerings. The second hour (6-6:45pm) will be for a fun social potluck in the kitchen space. Everyone is encouraged to bring something to share with the group. We hope this effort will build some momentum and energy for EBMC and bring more people in our community together in-person. \n  \nGenerally\, you can also expect to see: art on Tuesdays\, movement on Thursdays\, and occasional open mics on Fridays! \n  \nThese new community building hours are the same evenings as our Alphabet (Tuesdays 7pm)\, BIPOC (Thursdays 7pm) and Maha Sanghas (Fridays 7pm) so we hope this effort will also encourage people to join those groups with a hope to generate enough attendance to bring them back to in-person every week! This was also based on feedback from the survey. See more info about our Practice Groups here.  \n  \nThere are so many reasons to be in community right now and EBMC wants to support this by opening our space during these times to anyone who needs it. We are stronger when we are in solidarity together to meet the moment we are in. We hope to see you soon! Come practice. Come snack. Come as you are. Feel free to bring a friend! No registration needed.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/in-person-gather-ground-compassionate-community-building-3-3-2-2/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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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/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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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/2026-10-18/
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:20261017T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T170000
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SUMMARY:In-Person Kapwa Gathering for Filipinx/a/o Practitioners
DESCRIPTION:Dear Kapwa Sangha\, \nYou’re invited to a new monthly gathering for self-identifying Filipinx/a/o (including mixed) practitioners offered at EBMC this spring. The intention is to offer a consistent\, low-pressure space for practice and community connection. \nGathering Details \nDates: \nThird Saturdays \nMarch 21\, April 18\, and May 16 \nTime: \n3:00–5:00 pm PT \nLocation: \nEast Bay Meditation Center \n285 17th St\, Oakland \nFormat \n– Peer-led meditation or contemplative practice \n– Potluck and time for informal connection \nFood offerings are completely open. If possible\, please label items with ingredients or common allergens (e.g.\, dairy-free\, nuts\, gluten). \nAccessibility & Care \nThis gathering will follow EBMC’s existing policies regarding masking\, fragrance-free spaces\, and accessibility. \nChildren are welcome. Adults are responsible for any minors they bring. No childcare will be provided. \nAttendance \nThis is an in-person offering; no Zoom option will be available. \nParticipants are always welcome to just show up. If you plan to attend\, you’re also welcome to email me (mpapaya3 at gmail dot com) in advance so I can get a general sense of attendance. You’re welcome to attend one gathering\, some\, or all of them. Building community happens through presence; through showing up\, sitting together\, sharing food\, and practicing alongside one another over time. This gathering is offered in that spirit\, with the hope of creating a space that can be shaped collectively through our participation.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/in-person-kapwa-gathering-for-filipinx-a-o-practitioners/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Only
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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/2026-10-17/
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:20261016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T203000
DTSTAMP:20260727T091208
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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/2026-10-16/
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:20261016T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T190000
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: Gather & Ground: Compassionate Community Building
DESCRIPTION:Gather & Ground: Compassionate Community Building \nTuesdays\, Thursdays\, and Fridays \n5-7 PM PT \nIn person only \n  \nJanuary 2026 note: Dear Sangha\, coming together is a form of resistance. Let’s ground and regroup in community with meditation and in solidarity. After which we will gather and discuss  ways to respond.  Art supplies to make signs of resistance are available. We can brainstorm ways to use our voices. Or provide a shoulder to cry on.  \n  \nWe now have the center open every Tuesday\, Thursday and Friday from 5-7pm. The first hour (5-6pm) will be for meditation in our temple or compassion room space or to peruse our library offerings. The second hour (6-6:45pm) will be for a fun social potluck in the kitchen space. Everyone is encouraged to bring something to share with the group. We hope this effort will build some momentum and energy for EBMC and bring more people in our community together in-person. \n  \nGenerally\, you can also expect to see: art on Tuesdays\, movement on Thursdays\, and occasional open mics on Fridays! \n  \nThese new community building hours are the same evenings as our Alphabet (Tuesdays 7pm)\, BIPOC (Thursdays 7pm) and Maha Sanghas (Fridays 7pm) so we hope this effort will also encourage people to join those groups with a hope to generate enough attendance to bring them back to in-person every week! This was also based on feedback from the survey. See more info about our Practice Groups here.  \n  \nThere are so many reasons to be in community right now and EBMC wants to support this by opening our space during these times to anyone who needs it. We are stronger when we are in solidarity together to meet the moment we are in. We hope to see you soon! Come practice. Come snack. Come as you are. Feel free to bring a friend! No registration needed.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/in-person-gather-ground-compassionate-community-building-3-3-2-2/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T203000
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: BIPOC Sangha
DESCRIPTION:The BIPOC Sangha is a growing community of Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color waking up and getting free! \nThursdays\n7 – 8:30 PM PT \n**Hybrid on First and Third Thursdays (online only on other Thursdays) \n**Potluck in the EBMC kitchen on the Third Thursday meeting\, from 6-7 PM PT! Bring a dish or beverage to share. \nClosed Captions Provided.  \nZoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website)\, and their Facebook group.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-people-of-color-sangha-4-2/2026-10-15/
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:20261015T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T190000
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: Gather & Ground: Compassionate Community Building
DESCRIPTION:Gather & Ground: Compassionate Community Building \nTuesdays\, Thursdays\, and Fridays \n5-7 PM PT \nIn person only \n  \nJanuary 2026 note: Dear Sangha\, coming together is a form of resistance. Let’s ground and regroup in community with meditation and in solidarity. After which we will gather and discuss  ways to respond.  Art supplies to make signs of resistance are available. We can brainstorm ways to use our voices. Or provide a shoulder to cry on.  \n  \nWe now have the center open every Tuesday\, Thursday and Friday from 5-7pm. The first hour (5-6pm) will be for meditation in our temple or compassion room space or to peruse our library offerings. The second hour (6-6:45pm) will be for a fun social potluck in the kitchen space. Everyone is encouraged to bring something to share with the group. We hope this effort will build some momentum and energy for EBMC and bring more people in our community together in-person. \n  \nGenerally\, you can also expect to see: art on Tuesdays\, movement on Thursdays\, and occasional open mics on Fridays! \n  \nThese new community building hours are the same evenings as our Alphabet (Tuesdays 7pm)\, BIPOC (Thursdays 7pm) and Maha Sanghas (Fridays 7pm) so we hope this effort will also encourage people to join those groups with a hope to generate enough attendance to bring them back to in-person every week! This was also based on feedback from the survey. See more info about our Practice Groups here.  \n  \nThere are so many reasons to be in community right now and EBMC wants to support this by opening our space during these times to anyone who needs it. We are stronger when we are in solidarity together to meet the moment we are in. We hope to see you soon! Come practice. Come snack. Come as you are. Feel free to bring a friend! No registration needed.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/in-person-gather-ground-compassionate-community-building-3-3-2-2/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Path of the Modern Bodhisattva\, Class Series 1
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE: Path of the Modern Bodhisattva (Class Series 1 of 2) \nwith Mushim Ikeda \nWednesday Evenings \nOctober 7th\, 14th\, 21st\, and 28th 2026 \n6:30 – 8:30 PM PT (Time Zone Converter) \nClosed Captioning Provided on Zoom \n  \nI\, myself\, took the Bodhisattva Vows and made the vow\, “Life after life\, after life\, after life\, I will continue my practice and continue my work.” – Bhante Suhita Dharma\, Buddhist monk and social worker\, 1941-2013 \n  \nEmbodiment! Joy! Commitment! Strategic Action! In Mahayana Buddhism\, the Bodhisattva works and plays ceaselessly to liberate all suffering beings\, lifetime after lifetime. And – how do you and I show up\, day after day\, in the gigantic mess of our times\, to do the great work? \n  \nFor the eighth time\, EBMC will offer two class series exploring what it means to creatively embody the Bodhisattva teachings. Those who complete both class series may participate in the final daylong and either witness or take Bodhisattva precepts and vows in order to strengthen their commitment to collective liberation. These are the same vows taken by His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama and by Thich Nhat Hanh. \n  \n\nSign up for ONLINE Series 2 (Nov 4\, 11\, 18\, and Dec 2\, 6:30-8:30pm PT) \nSign up for the HYBRID daylong ceremony (Dec 13\, 10am-4pm PT) – link coming soon \n\n  \nMushim (Patricia) Ikeda received Bodhisattva precepts and vows at the Zen Buddhist Temple-Toronto\, Canada in 1983. She is an EBMC core teacher\, a widely-published writer\, and a social justice activist based in Oakland\, California. Mushim has practiced as both a monastic and a lay householder. For events\, writing\, video teachings\, go to www.mushimikeda.com \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. \n  \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 at bit.ly/ebmc-give 100% of our programming on a 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  \nVenmo: @MushimPatricia-Ikeda \nPayPal: info@mushimikeda.com \n  \nPlease indicate “Bodhisattva” in the subject line. \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  \nFor Zoom participation\, these are our Universal Access Guidelines: \n1. When speaking\, introduce your name\, pronouns\, and (optionally) a brief physical description of yourself. \n2. If using virtual backgrounds\, please use static\, simple\, high-contrast backgrounds. \n3. Please keep your camera still while your camera is on. \n4. Please repeat your name when you speak to help those with visual impairment. \n5. The host/volunteer will attempt to read any comments that appear in the chat out loud. \n6. Please strive for clear audio and mute when you are not speaking. Phone access is also available. \n7. If you have unmet access needs\, please send a message to the volunteer or host in the chat. If the chat is not accessible to you\, please offer them briefly in one minute or less via voice. Please do not send access requests directly to other participants. \n \n  \n\n\n\n\nTeacher\n \nMushim Patricia Ikeda is an internationally-known secular mindfulness and Buddhist teacher working primarily with justice activists and Black\, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) meditation practitioners. A core teacher at East Bay Meditation Center in Oakland\, California\, she is an author whose writing has been published in Lion’s Roar\, Tricycle\, Buddhadharma and various anthologies. She is the founding and guiding teacher of EBMC’s Practice in Transformative Action\, a yearlong program that completed its tenth cohort in July 2023\, providing secular mindfulness training for justice activists and agents of change. Mushim was selected by Lion’s Roar Buddhist media magazine as one of twenty-six “Great Buddhist Teachers” in the January 2022 issue. If you would like to make a gift to our beloved teacher\, please do so via Venmo: @MushimPatricia-Ikeda or PayPal: info@mushimikeda.com
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-path-of-the-modern-bodhisattva-class-series-1/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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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/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Kapwa Meditation for Filipinx/a/o Community
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce that a weekly Kapwa Meditation for Filipinx/a/o folks will begin on Wednesday\, Jan. 8\, from 7:00 to 7:30 AM Pacific Time. We will continue to gather every Wednesday morning\, coming together for support and practice\, on our paths of individual and collective transformation. \n  \nIn addition to our weekly meditation\, we would like to remind everyone of our monthly Kapwa Deep Refuge Group for Filipinx/a/o folks. Launched in the Spring of 2024\, we meet on the third Sunday of every month\, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM Pacific Time. \nTogether\, in both spaces\, we aspire to cultivate a special community space in the intersection of Filipinx/a/o identity + culture + history and Buddhist spiritual practice. \nThe Zoom credentials are the same for both our weekly Wednesday meditation and our monthly gathering. \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-meditation-for-filipinx-a-o-community/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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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-3/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: Gather & Ground: Compassionate Community Building
DESCRIPTION:Gather & Ground: Compassionate Community Building \nTuesdays\, Thursdays\, and Fridays \n5-7 PM PT \nIn person only \n  \nJanuary 2026 note: Dear Sangha\, coming together is a form of resistance. Let’s ground and regroup in community with meditation and in solidarity. After which we will gather and discuss  ways to respond.  Art supplies to make signs of resistance are available. We can brainstorm ways to use our voices. Or provide a shoulder to cry on.  \n  \nWe now have the center open every Tuesday\, Thursday and Friday from 5-7pm. The first hour (5-6pm) will be for meditation in our temple or compassion room space or to peruse our library offerings. The second hour (6-6:45pm) will be for a fun social potluck in the kitchen space. Everyone is encouraged to bring something to share with the group. We hope this effort will build some momentum and energy for EBMC and bring more people in our community together in-person. \n  \nGenerally\, you can also expect to see: art on Tuesdays\, movement on Thursdays\, and occasional open mics on Fridays! \n  \nThese new community building hours are the same evenings as our Alphabet (Tuesdays 7pm)\, BIPOC (Thursdays 7pm) and Maha Sanghas (Fridays 7pm) so we hope this effort will also encourage people to join those groups with a hope to generate enough attendance to bring them back to in-person every week! This was also based on feedback from the survey. See more info about our Practice Groups here.  \n  \nThere are so many reasons to be in community right now and EBMC wants to support this by opening our space during these times to anyone who needs it. We are stronger when we are in solidarity together to meet the moment we are in. We hope to see you soon! Come practice. Come snack. Come as you are. Feel free to bring a friend! No registration needed.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/in-person-gather-ground-compassionate-community-building-3-3-2-2/2026-10-13/
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