People of Color Sangha

People of Color Sangha

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

The People of Color Sangha is a growing tribe of people of color waking up and getting free! Thursdays 7:00 – 9:00 PM For more information, visit the: POC SANGHA WEBSITE

A Day of Cultivating Metta

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

with Carol Cano “The practice of metta, uncovering the force of love that can uproot fear, anger, and guilt, begins with befriending ourselves” - Sharon Salzberg The Buddha did not separate lovingkindness (Metta) from the four foundation of the mindfulness (Satipatthana). In this daylong we will practice a foundation of mindfulness, silence, and deep listening […]

Every Body Every Mind Sangha

Every Body Every Mind Sangha

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

Every Body Every Mind Sangha is a weekly sitting group for people living with disabilities, limitations, differences and chronic illnesses. Sundays 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Please come and take part in this time to meditate, share our lives and support with each other, and learn more about the dharma. There is no need to […]

New Year Mental Cleanse

New Year Mental Cleanse

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

Mondays, January 9, 16, 23, 30, 2017 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm With Spring Washam Many of us carry large amounts of mental clutter and loads of junk in the mind. Are you ready for the ultimate mental cleanse to let it all go? If so then join us for this powerful class series meant […]

Alphabet Sangha

Alphabet Sangha

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

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 For more information, visit the ALPHABET SANGHA WEBSITE

Midday Sangha

Midday Sangha

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

Midday Sangha at EBMC Wednesdays at Noon! Join our peer-led multicultural sangha for silent meditation practice and community building. Every Wednesday 12:00 – 12:45   Silent sitting, standing or lying down meditation with optional walking meditation. 12:45 – 1:35     Potluck lunch with facilitated conversation about our practice and being the dharma in the world Midday Sangha […]

EBMC Teen Sangha Winter

EBMC Teen Sangha Winter

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

EBMC Teen Sangha Winter 2017 Wednesdays: January 11 - March 29 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Open to teens, ages 14-19 EBMC Teen Sangha is a weekly meditation group for teens, ages 14-19. Our focus will be on creating deeper relationships with ourselves and each other, having fun, getting real and supporting each other. Learn […]

Buddha’s 4 Big Truths: Liberation from Suffering

Buddha’s 4 Big Truths: Liberation from Suffering

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

Part of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings: 5-month Curriculum 4 Wednesdays: February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017 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 Truths for Noble Ones, which form the foundation of Buddhist […]

People of Color Sangha

People of Color Sangha

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

The People of Color Sangha is a growing tribe of people of color waking up and getting free! Thursdays 7:00 – 9:00 PM For more information, visit the: POC SANGHA WEBSITE

POC Retreatants Peer-Led Deep Refuge

POC Retreatants Peer-Led Deep Refuge

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

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. […]