IN-PERSON: Gather & Ground: Compassionate Community Building

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

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 […]

ONLINE: Maha Sangha

ONLINE: Maha Sangha

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

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 […]

ONLINE: 8 Step Buddhist Recovery Deep Refuge

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

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

Every Body Every Mind Sangha

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

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 […]

Outdoor Morning Meditation

IN PERSON: Outdoor Morning Meditation

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

Start your week off right with gentle mindfulness meditation on Monday mornings this spring and summer! Instruction will be offered for seated and movement meditation. All are welcome to attend and no experience is necessary. Meditation has been scientifically proven to reduce stress, improve focus, and support the nervous system. Practicing in community also helps […]

HYBRID: The Fire Inside with Rima Vesely-Flad & Thenmozhi Soundararajan (Book Event)

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

The Fire Inside: The Dharma of James Baldwin and Audre Lorde Conversation with author Rima Vesely-Flad and Thenmozhi Soundararajan Monday, June 1st 2025 5:30-7:00pm PT In-person at EBMC: 2406 Webster St., Oakland CA Online via Zoom   EBMC is thrilled to host Dr. Rima Vesely-Flad, author of the newly released book The Fire Inside: The Dharma […]

ONLINE: Parent-Caregiver Sangha

ONLINE: Parent-Caregiver Sangha

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

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 […]

IN-PERSON: Gather & Ground: Compassionate Community Building

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

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 […]

HYBRID: Alphabet Sangha

HYBRID: 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 HYBRID on First and Third Tuesdays of the month! Meet at EBMC or online. Please email: alphabetsangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request […]

ONLINE: Kapwa Meditation for Filipinx/a/o Community

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

We are happy to announce that a weekly Kapwa Meditation for Filipinx/a/o folks will begin on Wednesday, Jan. 8, from 7:00 to 7:30 AM Pacific Time. We will continue to gather every Wednesday morning, coming together for support and practice, on our paths of individual and collective transformation.   In addition to our weekly meditation, […]