HYBRID: BIPOC Sangha

HYBRID: BIPOC Sangha

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

The BIPOC Sangha is a growing community of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color waking up and getting free! Thursdays 7 – 8:30 PM PT **Hybrid on First and Third Thursdays (online only on other Thursdays) **Potluck in the EBMC kitchen on the Third Thursday meeting, from 6-7 PM PT! Bring a dish or beverage […]

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   Starting the week of July 7th, we now have the center open every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 5-7pm. The first hour (5-6pm) will be for meditation in our temple or compassion room space or to peruse our […]

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 […]

HYBRID: 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 **HYBRID AT EBMC AND ONLINE ON NOVEMBER 8TH 2025!** 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 […]

Buddha Bingo Fundraiser!

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

Buddha Bingo! Saturday, November 8th at 5pm PT At our new building: 2406 Webster St., Oakland, CA   Come play bingo with the East Bay Meditation Center. In our version, everybody wins! Food, fun, fabulous prizes and fundraising for EBMC!   During a time when the world can feel heavy with challenges, we need spaces […]

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 […]

HYBRID: White and Awakening in Sangha

HYBRID: White and Awakening in Sangha

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

HYBRID: White and Awakening in Sangha Sundays from 10am to 2pm PT September 28, October 12 and 26, November 9 and 23, 2025 With Crystal Johnson, Kitsy Schoen, and Heather Lear Open to white-identified practitioners Closed Captioning Provided on Zoom The center is fragrance-free and wheelchair accessible N95/KN95 masks required   Please note; registration for […]

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 […]

ONLINE: Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation

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

ONLINE: Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation 4 week course Mondays on November 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th 2025 6:00 – 8:00PM PT (Time Zone Converter) With Imee Contreras, Janet Roos and Rebekah Eppley Online only All are welcome   This 4-week introductory course invites you to explore the foundations of mindfulness while nurturing compassion, joy, and […]