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

Dharma in Motion – Embodying Heart Qualities through Tai Chi Chih

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

with Jenn Biehn DROP IN FORMAT, NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Please wear clothing that allows for gentle movement. A form of qigong, Tai Chi Chih circulates, balances, and gathers the chi or energy of the body.  In this class, we will embody heart qualities including lovingkindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity through easy-to-learn, accessed-centered Tai Chi […]

Practicing with Sexual Energy: Presence, Precepts and Power

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

Honoring Sexuality While Maintaining Upright Awareness with Shahara Godfrey and Rev. Daigan Gaither What is it to be upright and awake in the midst of sexual energy? How do we not turn away from ourselves or our experience in the present? How can we learn to understand and relate to desire in healthy and respectful […]

ONLINE: Multiracial Peer-Led Deep Refuge Group

ONLINE: Multiracial Peer-Led Deep Refuge Group

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

The Multiracial Deep Refuge Group is a monthly exploratory Deep Refuge Group for and by people who identify as multiracial. Our meetings include periods of mindfulness meditation and sharing of narratives and perspectives as we come together to be seen and to see one another. By sitting and exploring our own unique stories, we can […]

Family Practice Class: Opening the Heart through the Buddha’s Teachings

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

with Baruch Golden, Eve Decker, Lev White, Michele Ku and Shahara Godfrey For Children Ages 0-13 and Family / Caregivers We invite you to come and help create the diverse family sangha at EBMC. We welcome families with babies, toddlers, and children up to age 13. Children under 5 will need to have a parent/caregiver […]

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 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 […]

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Class Series for People of Color

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

with Carol Cano For Self Identified People of Color Mindfulness-based meditation is not a religious code as much as it is a social psychology that supports experiences of well-being. -Ruth King (Author of Mindful Race) This four-week course will introduce you to secular mindfulness meditation. We will get a brief overview of the historically background […]

Dharma in Motion – Access Stillness in the Midst of Activity

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

T'ai Chi Chih - Joy through Movement with Paul Ciske Dharma in Motion Class, Tuesdays 6-6:50 February 5 - March 26 T’ai Chi Chih® is a moving meditation consisting of 20 easy-to-learn, accessible movements. A form of qigong,  T’ai Chi Chih®  circulates and balances the chi or energy of the body with the intention of […]

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 […]