Recurring

Buddha’s 4 Big Truths: Liberation from Suffering

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

Part of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 5-month Curriculum 4 Wednesdays: February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2016 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm with Mushim Why do we suffer? How can we be released from suffering? The Buddha’s first teaching after his Enlightenment is called the Four Noble Truths, which form the foundation of Buddhist life […]

Single in the Dharma

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

with Arisika Razak "Knowing how to be solitary is central to the art of loving. When we can be alone, we can be with others without using them as a means of escape” - bell hooks Is there something foundationally missing in your life if you are not in an intimate relationship? How can we […]

The ABC’s of Yoga and Self-Care

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

Half-day Workshop for People of Color with Melvin Escobar In this half-day retreat for People of Color, participants will explore some basics of the ABC’s of Yoga and Self-Care (Action, Breath and Calm/Centering). Yoga can be a fully accessible way to develop kind awareness of the body and can serve as a foundation for our […]

Courage at Crossroads: Letting Go of Fear

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

with Spring Washam We all have to find a way to make peace with fear and over time, we learn to develop genuine courage in the face of it. The spiritual warrior sees fear as an opportunity to learn and grow. There is nothing scarier than facing the unknown yet nothing more exciting. This is […]

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

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

with Baruch Golden, Michael Katz, Michele Ku, and Fresh! White 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 that can be practiced at home. Parents/caregivers and young […]

Exploring Addictions . . . Through the Lens of Buddhist and Indigenous Wisdom Teachings

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

Open to all in recovery with Carol Cano and Vimalasara (Valerie) Mason-John During this one-day retreat we will explore, from a cross-cultural approach, ways to heal addiction. We will introduce you to the eight steps to recovery by Dr. Mason-John and practice specific meditation techniques to will help you overcome addiction. We believe this inclusive […]