ONLINE: Lovingkindness in the time of COVID: Learning From the Collective Wisdom of EBMC in the KIND Study

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

Lovingkindness in the time of COVID: Learning From the Collective Wisdom of EBMC  In 2020, many members of the EBMC community participated in focus group discussions of how they practice and teach metta/lovingkindness. Join the UCSF team who led these focus groups to hear what we learned and give feedback on our ongoing research. Closed […]

ONLINE: Living My Practice Wholeheartedly: Whiteness, Race and the Bodhisattva Vow

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

An Online Class Series for White Practitioners with Crystal Johnson and Chris Fortin Closed Captioning Provided.  Chris Fortin and Crystal Johnson are offering 3 follow up discussions related to the "Living My Practice Wholeheartedly" daylong, held on February 8th 2021.  These conversations will be a chance to ask questions, share what actions you’re taking, hear […]

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: White Privilege Conditioning: Meditation Tips for Loosening It

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

An Online Class Series for White Practitioners with David Foecke  Closed captioning provided.  "I am racist." You recognize that statement, as a White person in this culture, as dharma practice -- speaking truth. You've read White Fragility, and My Grandmother's Hands, or related books/trainings, and understand that you are conditioned by, and benefit from, White […]

ONLINE: Kapwa Flow Movement Meditation

ONLINE: Kapwa Flow Movement Meditation

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

with Jessy Zapanta  Trauma-releasing and stress-clearing mindful movement with opportunities to: - play and reclaim space - learn bodywork and acupressure techniques - practice dynamic and stationary meditation - embody collective liberation We will cultivate our inner fire slowly and with the invitation to let the body rest as needed. No mat or special props […]

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: Calming the Heartmind: Practicing Love, Compassion, Joy & Equanimity

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

An Online Class Series with Mushim Ikeda Wednesdays March 31st, April 7th, 14th & 21st 2021 6:30 - 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) ASL Interpretation & Closed Captioning Provided Part of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 5 month Curriculum The Brahmaviharas (Divine Abodes), also called the Four Immeasurables, are Buddhist teachings and practices that help […]

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, […]