ONLINE: Strengthen & Soften

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

Strengthen & Soften with Jessy Zapanta Building a spiritual foundation from the core, using multi-modality movement and massage to ground in the moment. This isn’t your typical “core exercise” gym class—we will cultivate our inner fire slowly and with the invitation to let the body rest as needed. No prior registration is required. To join […]

ONLINE: EBMC Maha Sangha (For All Beings)

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

Maha Sangha for All People & Communities Creating Freedom in Community Every Friday night at EBMC, 7:00 – 8:30pm. Guest Teachers: Lisa Moore and Crystal Johnson The EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation and dharma group with an emphasis on radical inclusivity and social justice. Maha is a Pali word […]

ONLINE: Meditation & Movement: Creating Space in Your Body & Your Life

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

with Mushim Ikeda and Master Ellis Using practice, demonstrations, and discussions, this online retreat will use meditation and movement to explore how to create and maintain greater mindfulness and spiritual balance throughout the day. Simple meditation techniques are taught for a range of practitioners, especially beginners. Movements are taught standing, sitting and reclining, and are […]

ONLINE: Social Justice Lunchtime Sangha – Peer Led Deep Refuge group

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

Social Justice Sangha is a place to practice and reflect with #EBMCOakland organizers and activists. Includes a 30 minute meditation and time for sharing what’s on our hearts. Contact information: socialjustice at eastbaymeditation dot org

ONLINE: People of Color Sangha

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

Guest Teacher: Sarwang Parikh The People of Color Sangha is a growing tribe of people of color waking up and getting free! Thursdays 7:30 – 9:00 PM PST Zoom Link will be shared via POC Sangha Facebook Page and / or POC SANGHA WEBSITE

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ONLINE: Strengthen & Soften

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

Strengthen & Soften with Jessy Zapanta Building a spiritual foundation from the core, using multi-modality movement and massage to ground in the moment. This isn’t your typical “core exercise” gym class—we will cultivate our inner fire slowly and with the invitation to let the body rest as needed. No prior registration is required. No mat […]

ONLINE: EBMC Maha Sangha (For All Beings)

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

Maha Sangha for All People & Communities Creating Freedom in Community Every Friday night at EBMC, 7:00 – 8:30pm. Guest Teachers: Chinh Nguyen and Lev White To Attend via Zoom Video: email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request a Zoom link. The EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation and […]

ONLINE: Embracing Change: Zen & the Art of Creating a Life You Want for People of Color

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

For Self Identified People of Color  Saturday, September 12th 9:30AM - 3:30PM PST with Rev. Liên Shutt At certain times in our lives, it can feel hard to know what to do. Are you at a point in your life in which you feel like it’s time for a change but not sure how to […]

Online: Honoring Our Ancestors

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

with Arisika Razak Based on who we are. . . what we’ve been through. . . how we survive and where we stand, we are on . . . sacred ground. We stand on the backs of our ancestors. -Ava DuVernay How are our lives informed by the actions of our ancestors - our lineage […]

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ONLINE: Potions for the Poisons: Heart Medicine for Our Times

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

A Four Class Series with Melvin Escobar Mondays, September 14th, 21st and 28th 7:00 - 8:30PM PST In the Buddhist teachings, the Three Poisons (greed, hatred, and delusion) are the primary causes of suffering. Arguably, these three poisons are more widespread than ever in our world. In this 3-week class series, we will explore these […]