with Kazu Haga + East Point Peace Academy Kingian Nonviolence grew out of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King and is a transformative philosophy dealing with the transformation of conflict. Many forms of political resistance only deal with “fixing issues,” while ignoring the need to heal relationships. However many healing modalities do not address […]
A Day of Mindfulness and Inquiry for Adult Adoptees, Fostered and/or Child Welfare System Survivors With Fresh “Lev” White and Dr. Sean Feit Oakes This class is for us who experienced separation from birth families at early ages to explore the heart of the Buddha’s teachings: that pain and loss are built into life and […]
for Black, Indigenous and People of Color with Spring Washam The time is NOW…for us to call on one of our greatest Ancestors and that is Harriet Tubman! This mini-retreat is meant to be soul food for the heart with gospel music, deep dharma, and a sprinkle of shamanic magic on top. We are in […]
An Online Meditation Group for Parents with Lev White, Ramona Lisa Ortiz Smith, Michele Ku, Baruch Golden and Lisa Fujie Parks EBMC’s Family Practice Class teaching team will be offering a monthly parents’ meditation group for restoration, support and connection during these challenging times. We will offer a short talk, guided meditation and sharing. We […]
Sunday, October 25th 2020 10:00AM -12:15PM and 2:00PM-4:00PM PST Open to White Practitioners, Limited Capacity with Crystal Johnson and JD Doyle “What’s in it for me?” This is a key refrain of our conditioning into racial capitalism, and white supremacy ensures that white people accrue a disproportionate share of wealth. According to the Buddha this […]
with Mushim Ikeda I, myself, took the Bodhisattva Vows and made the vow, “Life after life, after life, after life, I will continue my practice and continue my work.” – Bhante Suhita Dharma, Buddhist monk and social worker, 1941-2013 In Mahayana Buddhism, the Bodhisattva is an archetypal great being who tirelessly and joyfully works to […]
Social Justice Sangha is a monthly deep refuge group that meets on the second Tuesday of each month, offering a place to practice and reflect with #EBMCOaklandorganizers and activists. Email socialjustice at eastbaymeditation dot org for zoom access.
with Jenn Biehn and Rosetta Saunders Tai Chi Chih is an easy-to learn, accessible and non-strenuous moving meditation. A form of Qi Gong, Tai Chi Chih circulates and balances the chi or energy of the body. Cultivating and embodying heart qualities such as patience, compassion, gratitude, generosity while practicing Tai Chi Chih can bring alignment […]
An Online Class Led by Paul Ciske, Ph.D and Anjali Sawhney How can we befriend our habitual reactive patterns that arise when triggered, stressed or under pressure? How can we recover to a more centered skillful state and move forward toward what we really want? How can we take meditation insights into our daily lives? […]
As an expression of gratitude from Sangha member Merrill Garbus, we’re excited to announce that Tune-Yards will be hosting a musical fundraiser THIS SATURDAY, December 12th! The event will be on FB Live, YouTube and other platforms. To join the YouTube livestream, please CLICK HERE TIME OUT WITH TUNE-YARDS AND FRIENDS a meditative fundraiser for […]
