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 tirelessly and joyfully works to […]
Social Justice Sangha 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 access.
with Jenn Biehn and Rosetta Saunders Tai Chi Chih is an easy-to learn, accessible and non-strenuous moving meditation. A form of Qi Gong, Tai Chi Chih circulates and balances the chi or energy of the body. Cultivating and embodying heart qualities such as patience, compassion, gratitude, generosity while practicing Tai Chi Chih can bring alignment […]
An Online Class Led by Paul Ciske, Ph.D and Anjali Sawhney How can we befriend our habitual reactive patterns that arise when triggered, stressed or under pressure? How can we recover to a more centered skillful state and move forward toward what we really want? How can we take meditation insights into our daily lives? […]
As an expression of gratitude from Sangha member Merrill Garbus, we’re excited to announce that Tune-Yards will be hosting a musical fundraiser THIS SATURDAY, December 12th! The event will be on FB Live, YouTube and other platforms. To join the YouTube livestream, please CLICK HERE TIME OUT WITH TUNE-YARDS AND FRIENDS a meditative fundraiser for […]
You are warmly invited to join our online memorial to honor our beloved teacher and friend, Shahara Godfrey. The Zoom link to join this event is: https://zoom.us/j/98286917296 Meeting ID: 982 8691 7296 If you do not plan to use the Zoom app, please use the link below to find your local number to call in. https://zoom.us/u/aeouvMOGge If you'd like […]
Please join us for our half-day retreat on December 16th from 10am to 3pm. Our theme is on building beloved community. We will have periods of meditation and activities throughout the day. Our regular Midday will remain unchanged. Please join us for any part of the day that you are able. Midday Sangha Coordinating Committee: Darren Lee Brown, emiko yoshikami, Kimber Simpkins, René Rivera […]
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, […]
With Mushim Ikeda, Dr. Zahra Ahmed & Christian Howard (ASL Interpretation & Closed Captioning Provided) Drawing on “deep time” and Dharmic mindfulness-based practices, can we as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color and Multiracial persons) see and seize the opportunities now arising to move forward together toward liberation? Is there a “magic formula” for […]
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 Zoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website), and their Facebook group.
