Loving Kindness, Compassion and the Great Composting Heart A Day of Practice for Self-Identified People of Color With Noliwe Alexander & Syra Smith In the wisdom of loving kindness (metta) and compassion, lay the seeds to deep healing and transformation. As we meet life’s challenges and come into direct contact with the truth of suffering […]
With Shahara Godfrey and Sandy Boucher Whether we are healthy or challenged by illness, we may yearn to come back into balance, to access our deepest compassion for our struggling selves, to connect with the natural joy of our being. In this daylong, Shahara and Sandy, both survivors of life-threatening illness, will help us settle […]
3 Wednesdays, November 2, 9, 16, 2016 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm With Devin Berry In this 3 part series, geared toward new meditators and those seeking a refresher course, we will explore the Buddha’s own teaching on cultivating both tranquility and deep insight through the full awareness of breathing. Registration: Registration is required and space […]
3 Mondays: November 7, 14, and 21, 2016 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm With Mushim & Melvin Escobar People of color and people of mixed race heritage are subjected to potentially traumatic situations on a daily basis throughout our lives. This 3-class series will offer an understanding of the neuro-physiological science of trauma, plus embodiment […]
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 […]
with Master John Ellis & Mushim 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 13. Children under 5 will need to have a parent/caregiver stay with them. This class features training on “Family Tea Time” and how mindful practices […]
Led by Fresh! White, Louije Kim, Abe Doherty, Adrienne Price, Marbles Radio (Movement) Open for those who identify as transgender. On the eve of Transgender Day of Remembrance, we are hosting an opportunity to explore and practice meditation and movements to help implement, compliment, and/or expand our experiences with self-care. This class is open to […]
Led by EBMC’s Men of Color Deep Refuge Group Part of our work as self-identified men of color is to unlearn and heal from the violence of systemic oppression. We come together to engage with self and community in ways that empower us to reclaim our inherent worth in a society that often invisibilizes and […]
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 […]
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. […]
