A meditation group for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Same-Gender Loving, and Two-Spirit communities. Because that’s such a mouthful, we call ourselves the Alphabet Sangha. Tuesdays 7:00 – 8:30 pm Please email: alphabetsangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request Zoom link to join online. For more information, visit the ALPHABET SANGHA WEBSITE
Join our peer-led multicultural sangha for silent meditation practice and community building. Every Wednesday 12:00 - 12:45pm PST Silent sitting, standing or lying down meditation with optional walking meditation. 12:55 - 1:35pm PST Facilitated conversation about our practice and being the dharma in the world Midday Sangha Coordinating Committee: emiko yoshikami, Jennie Powe Runde, Sakshi […]
How Have the Buddha’s Teachings Helped Me? With Mushim Ikeda Hybrid Wednesday May 29, 2024 6:30 – 8:30 pm PST Closed Captioning Provided on Zoom The center is fragrance-free and wheelchair accessible N95/KN95 masks required Part of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 7 month curriculum For those who have taken either some or all of EBMC’s 7-month […]
Grieving While Queer An Online Class Series with Tania Triana and Ream 3 Thursday sessions: May 16th, 23rd, and 30th, 2024 5:15 – 6:45 PM Pacific Time (Time Zone Converter) Open to all who self-identify as queer Closed captions available In this three part series we will hold space for change, loss and the […]
The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! Thursdays 7 – 8:30 PM PST (please note the 7pm start time is new for 2024) Closed Captions Provided. Zoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website), and their Facebook group.
Maha Sangha for All People & Communities Creating Freedom in Community Every Friday night, 7:00 – 8:30pm. Hybrid, every 4th Friday of the month Event Details: Meets weekly on zoom, and starting to meet once a month in person, email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org for more info and get on our newsletter The EBMC […]
Every Saturday from 10AM - 11:30AM PST / PDT ONLINE Compassionate Dharma Deep Refuge Buddhist meetings focus on ways to heal addiction. Based on the Eight Steps to Recovery developed by Dr. Mason-John M.A (hon.doc) and Dr Groves, we believe this inclusive approach can build a solid foundation for those at any level of recovery […]
Open House Ice Cream Social Sunday, June 2nd 2024 1 to 4 PM We are hosting a special event for our sangha to gather at our new space! Activities Ice cream outside from 1-3 PM (vegan and nut-free options will be available) Short ceremony and meditation practice, led by EBMC Core Teacher Melvin Escobar, from […]
Every Body Every Mind Sangha is a weekly practice group for people living with disabilities, limitations, differences and chronic illnesses. Sundays 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm HYBRID, STARTING ON OCTOBER 13, 2024 (Teacher may or not be in person, however the center will be open for those who want to practice in person) To join […]
EBMC’s Parent-Caregiver teaching team will be offering a monthly parents’ meditation group for restoration, support and connection. Parenting often can be challenging…as well as a great practice. We offer a short talk, guided meditation and sharing. We gather to create a safe refuge to share the joys and the challenges of caring for young people by cultivating […]
