with Spring Washam and Erin Selover Feminine Wisdom is on the rise everywhere and yet many of us feel held back from expressing our deepest truth. We each have a unique combination of enlightened qualities that naturally express themselves. This daylong is designed to help us wake up and fan those flames. Come sit in […]
with Rev. Keiryu Liên Shutt and Rev. Daigan Gaither What is it to stay upright in the midst of sexual energy? How do we not turn away from our experience or ourselves in the present moment? We will explore our intention to “not misuse sexuality” and how it both informs our practice and sexual choices […]
with Sally Armstrong, Bonnie Duran, and Tempel Smith The Dedicated Practitioner Program is an innovative program for serious practitioners of Insight meditation to deepen understanding of the Dharma, strengthen practice, and integrate compassion and wisdom into day-to-day life. This is an event to learn about the upcoming DPP at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, and talk […]
Saturday, April 30, 9 am – 5 pm Sunday, May 1, 9 am – 5 pm with Kazu Haga and Assistant Facilitators from East Point Peace Academy This two-day training will provide participants with a comprehensive introduction to the philosophy and strategy of Kingian Nonviolence. This training is useful for anyone who deals with conflict: […]
Open to all Mondays, May 2, 9, 16, 23 7:00 – 9:00 pm with Spring Washam Every once in awhile it becomes apparent that we need to hit the re-set button and begin again. Starting over is never easy but change always brings new energy and hope to any situation. It’s time to get unstuck, […]
For Children Ages 0-12 and Family/Caregivers with 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 that can […]
with Rev. Keiryu Liên Shutt Does your mind seem to “be all over the place”? Do you find yourself worrying a lot? Do you feel easily overwhelmed and filled with anxiety? Do you obsess about “shoulds” and “coulds” and, therefore, find it hard to focus? Buddhist teachings and meditation practices have long addressed ways to […]
Sunday May 22, 2016 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm with Sean Feit The Buddhist traditions offer a vast range of teachings, from ethical guidelines for daily life and relationships to instructions for meditation and descriptions of the deepest truths of reality. In this 4-part class we’ll study a selection of core Buddhist texts from […]
with Mushim The Buddha said that spiritual friendship is the whole of the spiritual life. Do you have spiritual friends? How can we be better spiritual friends to others? True spiritual friendship is amazing and transformative. We support one another, with kindness and bold compassion, to stay on the path, to strengthen our spiritual commitments, […]
Open to self identified people of color with Arisika Razak If we cannot be happy in spite of our difficulties, what good is our spiritual practice? -Maha Ghosananda Memory is the selection of images; some elusive, others printed indelibly on the brain. . . . But truth changes color depending on the light. And tomorrow […]
