ONLINE Compassionate Dharma Deep Refuge: 8 Step Recovery Buddhist Meeting

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

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 and for those who have yet to seek help. Through […]

ONLINE: Every Body Every Mind Sangha

ONLINE: 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 To join online, please email:  ebem at eastbaymeditation dot org to request a Zoom link.  Please come and take part in this time to meditate, share our lives and […]

ONLINE: Mind Full of Breathing: A Four Class Series on the Ānāpānasati Sutta

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

Mondays November 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd 7:00 - 8:30PM PST with Vimalasara Mason John This 4-week course will turn towards the traditional four tetrads of the Anapanasati. The Buddha was teaching us to simply breathe through the experience of the body, feelings, mental formation, and all dharmas. Together we will experience that while the […]

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

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

Social Justice Sangha, Tuesday, November 10th, 12-1 PM Pacific time. This 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 details.  

ONLINE: Tai Chi Chih – Joy through Movement®

ONLINE: Tai Chi Chih – Joy through Movement®

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

Access Stillness in the Midst of Activity Dharma in Motion with Paul Ciske Tai Chi Chih – Joy through Movement® 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 bringing stillness […]

ONLINE: Alphabet Sangha

ONLINE: 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 Please email: alphabetsangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request Zoom link to join online.  For more information, visit the ALPHABET SANGHA WEBSITE

ONLINE: Midday Sangha

ONLINE: Midday Sangha

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

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 Coordinating Committee: Darren Lee Brown, emiko yoshikami, […]

ONLINE: Path of the Bodhisattva II

ONLINE: Path of the Bodhisattva II

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

Please read full schedule below. 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 […]

ONLINE: People of Color Yoga

ONLINE: People of Color Yoga

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

Weekly Yoga Practice for Self Identified People of Color led by Satya de la Paz 5:45PM - 6:45PM Build strength and flexibility while cultivating mindfulness in this all levels hatha yoga class. Each class has a unique, inspiring theme and personalized instruction that will leave you feeling joyous and rejuvenated. For zoom link and password, […]