with Debra Kerr and Mushim and a special one hour teaching by Jim Willems In this daylong meditation retreat, we will explore the possibility of finding space and ease, even while dealing with painful conditions of body or mind.  Mindfulness and sangha are powerful tools for finding ways of working with pain, for lessening isolation, […]

Monday, March 28, 7-9pm Sunday, April 10, 2-4pm Sunday, May 22, 2-4pm Each class requires separate registration. 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 […]

with Carol Cano Indigenous societies recognize individuals holding our personal power as original medicine. The shadow of our false self is purified as we strengthen our authentic self through the practice of coming home to our truth and power. The teachings of the Buddha and indigenous wisdom build this foundation of truth, trust and love. […]

4 Mondays: April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2016 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm with John Mifsud Clearing Your Mind is for experienced and new meditators and will explore practical applications and techniques to deepen concentration. How-to tools will be coupled with Buddhist teachings to strengthen meditation practice. Week 1: The Five Hindrances Week 2: Single […]

Wednesdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2016 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm with Mushim The Brahmaviharas (Divine Abodes), also called the Four Immeasurables, are Buddhist teachings and practices that help us to access dynamic calming, stilling, and healing mindbody states. As we cultivate the limitless qualities of loving goodwill, compassion, joy, and equanimity, in time […]

with Larry Yang What happens when we don’t awaken in this lifetime? We often talk of awakening, but we rarely turn our attention to the places where we get caught; when we are not inspired, when we are not living up to the vision of ourselves. How do we practice our awareness and kindness to […]

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 be practiced at home. Parents/caregivers and […]

Sunday, April 10, 2-4pm Sunday, May 22, 2-4pm Each class requires separate registration. 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 […]

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 […]