ONLINE: Path of the Modern Bodhisattva (Class Series 1 of 2) with Mushim Ikeda Wednesday Evenings October 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th 2026 6:30 - 8:30 PM PT (Time Zone Converter) Closed Captioning Provided on Zoom I, myself, took the Bodhisattva Vows and made the vow, “Life after life, after life, after life, I will […]
Gather & Ground: Compassionate Community Building Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 5-7 PM PT In person only January 2026 note: Dear Sangha, coming together is a form of resistance. Let's ground and regroup in community with meditation and in solidarity. After which we will gather and discuss ways to respond. Art supplies to make signs […]
The BIPOC Sangha is a growing community of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color waking up and getting free! Thursdays 7 – 8:30 PM PT **Online on Second, Fourth (and the possible Fifth) Thursdays **Hybrid on First and Third Thursdays **Potluck in the EBMC kitchen on the Third Thursday meeting, from 6-7 PM PT! Bring […]
Gather & Ground: Compassionate Community Building Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 5-7 PM PT In person only January 2026 note: Dear Sangha, coming together is a form of resistance. Let's ground and regroup in community with meditation and in solidarity. After which we will gather and discuss ways to respond. Art supplies to make signs […]
The Queer Leather Meditation Deep Refuge Group is a peer-led meditation group for those of us who have a meditation practice and are queer and leather/kink-identified. We meet on the 4th Friday of every month from 7–8:30 p.m. We are open to and welcome new drop-in participants, whether this is your first sit or your […]
Maha Sangha for All People & Communities Creating Freedom in Community Hybrid, every 4th Friday of the month, 7:00 – 8:30pm. 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 Maha Sangha for […]
bell hooks' all about love Supported by the 4 Brahma Viharas Saturday, October 24th 2026 HYBRID (if we can get at least 30 online registrations) In-person at EBMC With Rev. Liên Shutt EBMC is fragrance-free, wheelchair-accessible. Masks are strongly encouraged. We all want love. And, having and holding love and loving feelings can be […]
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 […]
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 ONLINE WITH SPECIAL HYBRID DATES March 23rd 2025 with Arisika Razak April 20th 2025 with Anne Finger May 18th 2025 with Mushim Ikeda June 22nd 2025 with Anne […]
Trans/Gender-Expansive Deep Refuge Group Fourth Mondays (online over zoom) 6:30-8pm PM PST This deep refuge group is by and for trans/gender-expansive people. Our goal is to provide a welcoming community space for trans/gender-expansive folks who are interested in exploring meditation and other aspects of Buddhist practice. Both beginners and experienced practitioners welcome! To be added to […]