East Bay Meditation Center

ONLINE: Conscientious Embodiment Movement Sequence
2021-06-04 18:00 - 18:50, 2021-06-11 18:00 - 18:50, 2021-06-18 18:00 - 18:50 (America/Los_Angeles) | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Dharma in Motion with Paul Ciske
“Conscientious Embodiment Movement Sequence“

This movement sequence is designed to embody the principles of Conscientious Embodiment which is based on the revolutionary non-violent martial art of Aikido and Mindfulness particularly related to Dzogchen/Nature of Mind practices. The initial movements are derived from T’ai Chi Chih to bring greater awareness into the body. The movement sequence progresses to connect with the center of the body (i.e., Hara, Tan Tien) and the space within the body. Next the attention is expanded by first connecting to the vertical, heaven and earth connection, and subsequently to the space around us that is continuous with the space within. It concludes with a centering practice that moves us toward a state of greater inclusivity for all that arises. This work was developed out of 30 plus years of studying Wendy Palmer’s Leadership Embodiment, formally known as Conscious Embodiment. Variations of all movements are offered to make it accessible. The sequence is not about exact movement but rather it is about embodying the principles.

For Zoom Info, Please Contact: paul at paulciske dot com
To offer a financial gift to support Paul’s teachings, please do so via PayPal or Venmo: paul@paulciske.com

"Be The Refuge" Book Club
2021-06-06 12:00 - 15:00, 2021-06-13 12:00 - 15:00, 2021-06-20 12:00 - 15:00
EBMC’s Asian American Deep Refuge Sangha coordinator, Dorothy Imagire, with Ann Uyeda, from Dhamma Dena, are hosting a book group to read “Be the Refuge: Raising the Voices of Asian American Buddhists” by Chenxing Han. The book club is open to all Asian/Asian American sangha members. The book club will meet Sundays in June (6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27) from 12-3pm, PST.
On Saturday, July 10, 10am-11:30am, book club members will join author Chenxing Han for a book launch event and discussion, organized by EBMC. Registration for the July 10 event will be forthcoming.
Please let Dorothy Imagire (HereNowPresentToo@gmail.com) know if you would like to join this June book group.

ONLINE: Every Body Every Mind Sangha
2021-06-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2021-06-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2021-06-20 18:00 - 19:30
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 support with each other, and learn more about the dharma. There is no need to register for these weekly meetings, just come and share this path together!
EveryBody, EveryMind Teacher Group: Debra Kerr, Kenji Oshima, Anne Finger, Master John W. Ellis IV, Beth Smith and Mushim Ikeda
For more info, visit the Every Body Every Mind Sangha Website.

ONLINE: Social Justice Lunchtime Sangha - Peer Led Deep Refuge group
2021-06-08 12:00 - 13:00
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: socialjustice at eastbaymeditation dot org

ONLINE: Chakra Tai Chi
2021-06-08 18:00 - 18:55, 2021-06-15 18:00 - 18:55, 2021-06-22 18:00 - 18:55
with Jenn Biehn
Chakra Tai Chi is a cleansing, empowering practice that includes easy-to-learn, accessible Tai Chi movements, visualizations, colors, elements, and sounds. This moving mediation brings the chakras – the vortex of energy centers – into balance and allows the energy to move more freely. Once the energy is flowing in our bodies, we can each find our own process for healing, find our own body wisdom. No advance registration required. Instruction offered for both seated and standing positions.
All classes are drop-in; no prior experience or registration necessary.
Please email gemfrog4 at gmail dot org for zoom link & password.
To offer a gift to support the teachings, please do so at paypal.me/gemfrog4

ONLINE: Alphabet Sangha
2021-06-08 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-06-15 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-06-22 19:00 - 20:30
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
2021-06-09 12:00 - 13:35, 2021-06-16 12:00 - 13:35, 2021-06-23 12:00 - 13:35
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, Kimber Simpkins, René Rivera and Marge Sussman
email middaysangha at eastbaymeditation dot org for zoom link and password

ONLINE: Embodying Freedom: Somatics, Healing and Justice
2021-06-09 18:30 - 20:30, 2021-06-16 18:30 - 20:30
An Online Class Series with Amanda Ream, Erika Lyla and René Rivera

Wednesdays June 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th
6:30 – 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter)
Closed Captioning Provided

In this four week class series we will use the tools of meditation and somatic practice to work through the body to understand what has shaped us, and how we can rely on the body as a ground of connection and support for the work of social justice. We will practice to create a supportive container to feel ourselves and the world more deeply, and to make new choices in alignment with our longings. In community, we will explore re-establishing safety, boundaries, contradictions and trauma healing. This class brings together the dharma of Lama Rod Owens and the work of Generative Somatics.

Registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.

ONLINE: People of Color Yoga
2021-06-10 17:45 - 18:45, 2021-06-17 17:45 - 18:45
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, join EBMC’s POC Sangha Facebook Page.
Or email: pocyoga at eastbaymeditation dot org
To donate to the Teacher via Venmo use ID: @satyabodyworks

ONLINE: People of Color Sangha
2021-06-10 19:30 - 21:00, 2021-06-17 19:30 - 21:00
The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free!
Thursdays
7:30 – 9:00 PM PST
Closed Captions Provided.
Zoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website), and their Facebook group.

ONLINE: People of Color Sangha
2021-06-10 19:30 - 21:00, 2021-06-17 19:30 - 21:00
The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free!
Thursdays
7:30 – 9 PM PST
Closed Captions Provided.
Zoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website), and their Facebook group.

ONLINE: Caring for the Tender Heart: An AAPI* Restorative Half-Day of Practice
2021-06-12 14:00 - 17:00
An Online Retreat with Reverend Liên Shutt and Michele Ku
June 12th 2021 2PM – 5PM PST

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*An Online Offering for Pan Asian, Asian American, Pacific Islander and South Asian American Identified People
We invite AAPIs* to a half-day of practice to tend to the heartbreak due to the recent violence against our communities.
Compassion is often described as “a quivering heart.” Practicing Metta/Lovingkindness and Karuna/Compassion helps us pause and tend to our hurts and pain, supporting us to speak our truths and then, using the restorative guidance and tools of Skillful Intention, grounds us to respond to the needs of our compassionate heart skillfully and wisely.
Come gather together in a safe space of meditations and connecting exercises to know and connect to internal restorative practice for individual and collective uplift.

Registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.

ONLINE: Multiracial Peer-Led Deep Refuge Group
2021-06-12 19:00 - 21:00
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 come to know and care for the common threads that bind us together. Our collective work bravely expands the narrative that informs multiracial experience today. Meets 7pm-9pm on the second Saturdays of every month. Online and occasionally hybrid (in-person at EBMC + online).
Newcomers welcome- please contact us before your first visit: mrdrcoordinators at googlegroups dot com

ONLINE: Healing, Solidarity, and Compassion: A Daylong Retreat for Sex Workers
2021-06-20 10:00 - 16:00
An Online Daylong Retreat For Sex Workers

With Fresh Lev White, Lola Davina and emiko yoshikami
Sunday, June 20 2021 10AM – 4PM PST
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ASL Interpretation and Closed Captioning Provided
Please join us for this biannual retreat designed for current and former sex workers. We will offer guided meditation and teachings from Buddhist and other wisdom traditions. This daylong retreat will be an opportunity to make space for our hearts and envision healing. In light of recent and ongoing violence against sex workers, we will explore self-care practices, with a focus on solidarity and compassion. We will offer discussions and exercises that nurture connection, joy, resilience, and space for just being. This retreat is intended for those new to meditation as well as longtime practitioners.

Sex workers of all genders and job titles are welcome. For privacy, participants are free to use any name they wish for registering, and during the retreat.

If you would like to attend this event but prefer not to interact with Eventbrite, please email us at honoringsexwork@gmail.com, and we’ll get you registered.
All registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.
