EBMC Teen Sangha Fall: No CLASS on Nov. 23

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

Wednesdays: September 21 - December 14 2016 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Open to teens, ages 14-19 Led by the EBMC Teen Sangha Team: Raúl Kahlil Betancourt, Lulu Cook, Anthony “T” Maes, Sarwang Parikh, Adrienne Price, Syra Smith, and Phoenix Soleil EBMC Teen Sangha is a weekly meditation group for teens, ages 14-19. Our focus […]

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POC Retreatants Peer-Led Deep Refuge

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

This is a monthly meetup open to people of color who have attended residential people of color retreats at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Deer Park Monastery, or both. This Deep Refuge Group is intended to nurture the experience of retreat — mindfulness, sangha, dharma sharing, and the Five Mindfulness Trainings — in our everyday lives. […]

A Day of Heartfulness for People of Color and Allies: Awakening the Legend of Maitreya Buddha

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

A Day of Mindfulness in the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh with Peggy Rowe and Larry Ward What does it mean to practice love in these times? We explore America’s legacy of racial promise and dysfunction from the perspectives of Buddhist Psychology and neuroscience. We will enjoy noble silence, sitting meditation, movement meditation, total relaxation, […]

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Infinite Joy: Buddha’s Practice to Neutralize Jealousy & Apathy

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

Two Mondays, December 5 and 12, 2016 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm with Mushim Can we experience empathetic joy in others’ successes and joyful moments, even when their experience and worldview is very different from our own? Mudita (unselfish joy) is one of the Brahmaviharas, also called the Four Immeasurables. These are Buddhist teachings and […]

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

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

For Children Ages 0-12 and Family/Caregivers with Shahara Godfrey, 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 […]

The Search for Safety & the Three Refuges: A Daylong for People of Color

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

with Larry Yang and Louije Kim All beings wish to be happy, to enjoy safety and a sense of well-being. For People Of Color living in a racialized society, the realities of racism, systemic violence, and trans-generational trauma creates a pervasive sense of danger and insecurity--the search for safety takes on a tender urgency. The […]

Radical Self-Love A daylong on Metta practice

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

with Spring Washam It’s been my experience that when we truly love and honor ourselves many of life’s most difficult questions get answered. Self-hatred, inner aggression, and self -criticism are rooted in a mind that is confused and suffering. The “Metta” practice is a powerful antidote and medicine that transforms hatred into love. In this […]

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ONLINE: Trans/Gender-Expansive Deep Refuge Group

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

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! For the zoom link, […]

New Year’s Eve at EBMC

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

Come join us for potluck and community ceremony as we move together into the new year. Saturday, December 31, 9 pm until the new year! 9:00 pm: Doors open for potluck 10:30 pm: Community discussion and intention setting – How will we support our communities and our earth in 2017? 11:30 pm: Meditation Midnight: Bell ringing and dedication […]

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Beginning a Meditation Practice

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

Part of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 5-month Curriculum 4 Wednesdays: January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017 7:00 – 9:00 pm with Mushim Are you looking for a way to start a mindfulness meditation practice, but don’t quite know how? These classes will give you the basics of sitting and walking/movement meditation in the vipassana […]