East Bay Meditation Center

ONLINE: Yoga for People of Color
2021-12-09 17:45 - 18:45, 2021-12-16 17:45 - 18:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Weekly Yoga Practice for Self Identified People of Color led by Satya de la Paz
Livestreamed every week via Zoom
5:45PM – 6:45PM PST
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 with Kevin Martin
2021-12-09 19:30 - 21:00 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Thursday, December 9th Teacher: Kevin Martin
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
2021-12-09 19:30 - 21:00, 2021-12-16 19:30 - 21:00, 2021-12-23 19:30 - 21:00 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
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: The Four Noble Truths: Foundations of Equitable Interpersonal Mindfulness, Racial Justice and Belonging Together
2021-12-11 10:00 - 13:00 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
An Online Gathering with Rhonda Magee

Saturday, December 11th
10:00AM – 1:00PM PST (Time Zone Converter) –
Closed Captioning Provided
Among the most widely known teachings of the historical Buddha is his description of the Four Noble Truths, which might be viewed as a 2500-year-old diagnosis of the causes of suffering and a prescription for ending it. The inherently unstable nature of race and the persistence of racism comprises untold amounts of suffering and distress in our times. For some of us, this kind of suffering is direct, personal and apparent on a daily basis. For others, indeed, it is much less so, to the point of being virtually invisible and therefore difficult to see, or even to believe that it exists. Still, if we are willing to open up our perceptive capabilities in this direction, our daily experiences give us first-hand access to insight into the first noble truth – there is dissatisfaction and distress – and helps us see that, for human beings in the contemporary world, part of that suffering is what might be called “racial suffering.”
How might our practices – separately and together — provide a path toward liberation from racial suffering and enhancing our sense of inherent belonging and just community? In this half-day retreat (10 am to 1 pm), Rhonda Magee will support you in exploring or deepening practices for awakening to and experiencing liberation from the harms of racism in our lives; and, opening up room to breathe around and through the notion of race at its core.

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

ONLINE: Every Body, Every Mind Sangha with Deb Kerr
2021-12-12 18:00 - 19:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Sunday, December 12th Teacher: Deb Kerr
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: Metta in Action - The balm for all maladies
2021-12-13 18:00 - 19:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
An Online Class Series with vimalasara mason-john
Mondays November 22nd, 29th & December 6th & 13th, 2021
6:00 – 7:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) –
Closed Captioning Provided

Individually and together we will create a space of metta, friendliness towards ourselves and all other beings. When we are unable to cultivate the balm of friendliness and or loving kindness to another being we will remove the RUST from our minds so we can give ourselves a taste of freedom. RUST is a practice I have developed to work with the blocked, the hurt, the activated mind.

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

ONLINE: Social Justice Lunchtime Sangha - Peer Led Deep Refuge group
2021-12-14 12:00 - 13:00 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
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: Alphabet Sangha with Nills Heymann
2021-12-14 19:00 - 20:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Tuesday, December 14th Teacher: Nills Heymann
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
2021-12-15 12:00 - 13:35, 2021-12-22 12:00 - 13:35 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, 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, Kimber Simpkins, René Rivera and Marge Sussman
email middaysangha at eastbaymeditation dot org for zoom link and password

ONLINE: Embodying Freedom for Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC)
2021-12-15 18:30 - 20:30, 2021-12-22 18:30 - 20:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
An Online Class Series

With Erika Lyla and René Rivera
Wednesdays, December 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd
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 together as Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) 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 the work of Generative Somatics into our dharma practice.

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

ONLINE: Somatics for Racial Justice for White Practitioners
2021-12-15 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-12-22 19:00 - 20:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
An Online Class Series

With Amanda Ream and Paul Ciske
Wednesdays, December 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd
7:00 – 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) –
Closed Captioning Provided
This class will strengthen your relationship with your body in taking action towards racial justice using the methodology of Generative Somatics. Somatics is a path to embodied transformation—change that shows up in our actions, ways of being, relating, and perceiving. This practice supports us to align our values and actions, and create the capacity to feel ourselves, each other, and life around us. In this class we will be in practice together to support our embodied transformation towards more safety, dignity and belonging, guided by our commitment to racial justice as white spiritual practitioners.

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

Online: People of Color Yoga
2021-12-16 17:45 - 18:45, 2021-12-23 17:45 - 18:45 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Weekly Yoga Practice for Self Identified People of Color led by Satya de la Paz
5:45PM – 6:45PM PST
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
2021-12-16 19:30 - 21:00, 2021-12-23 19:30 - 21:00 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
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: Maha Sangha with Ramona Lisa Ortiz Smith and emiko Yoshikami
2021-12-17 19:00 - 20:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Friday, December 17th Teacchers: Ramona Lisa Ortiz Smith and emiko Yoshikami
Maha Sangha for All People & Communities
Creating Freedom in Community
Every Friday night at EBMC, 7:00 – 8:30pm.
The EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation and dharma group with an emphasis on radical inclusivity and social justice.
Maha is a Pali word meaning whole, great, larger/largest, deepest, and Sangha is a Pali word for community, or community of practitioners. Together, these words represent a place where all people and communities are warmly invited to explore the Dharma together in keeping with East Bay Meditation Center’s core mission to foster liberation, personal and interpersonal healing, social action, and inclusive community building. We hope that you will join us.
The EBMC Maha Sangha’s leadership team of teachers, dharma leaders, and sangha members includes: Arisika Razak, Baruch Golden, Chinh Nguyen, Crystal Johnson, Fresh! Lev White, Jd Doyle, Lisa Moore, Shahara Godfrey, Syra Smith, Shay, and Anni Mackin.
Contact: mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org

ONLINE: Welcoming the Full Moon, Entering the Winter Solstice with Chakra Tai Chi
2021-12-18 10:00 - 11:15 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
An Online Class with Jenn Biehn, nialla rose, and Rosetta Saunders
Saturday, December 18th
10:00AM – 11:15AM PST (Time Zone Converter) –
Closed Captioning Provided
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. Movements offered for both seated and standing positions. Join us in welcoming the full moon and winter solstice.
No prior experience necessary.

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

ONLINE: Receiving or Witnessing the Bodhisattva Precepts & Vows
2021-12-19 10:00 - 17:00 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
An Online Ceremony with Mushim Ikeda
Sunday, December 19th
10:00AM – 5:00PM PST (Time Zone Converter) –
ASL Interpretation and Closed Captioning Provided

This is a continuation of the October Path of the Bodhisattva 1 & 2 class series. However, newcomers are welcome to register.

This Buddhist curriculum at EBMC has three components:
1. A four-class series: Path of the Bodhisattva 1
Wednesdays in 2021, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27: 6:30 – 8:30pm PST
2. A four-class series: Path of the Bodhisattva 2
Wednesdays in 2021, Nov 3, 10, 17, 24: 6:30 – 8:30pm PST
3. Daylong: Receiving or Witnessing the Bodhisattva Precepts & Vows
Sunday, December 19, 2021: 10am – 5:00pm Pacific time
*Separate registration is needed for each part of the Path of the Bodhisattva class series (Part I, Part II + Precepts Ceremony). Participants interested in receiving the Bodhisattva Vows in Dec are required to take Part I + II of the class series.
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
These times are full of uncertainty and fear — and opportunities for spiritual breakthrough. In Mahayana Buddhism, the Bodhisattva is an archetypal great being who tirelessly and joyfully works to liberate all beings from suffering. For the fourth time, EBMC will offer two class series exploring what it means to creatively embody the Bodhisattva teachings. Those who complete both class series may participate in the final daylong and either witness or take Bodhisattva precepts and vows in order to strengthen their commitment to collective liberation. These are the same vows taken by His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama.
Also, those who do not wish to take the Bodhisattva vows may take either of the two class series. The final daylong is open to everyone who wishes to witness the joyful ceremony (you do not need to have taken any of the previous classes, though it is recommended that you do so) and those who have completed the previous classes and have received permission from the teacher may receive the Bodhisattva Precepts, take the Bodhisattva Vows, and at that time they will receive a Buddhist name from the teacher. Meditation (instruction provided for beginners), Dharma talks, and interactive exercises. Questions: email admin@eastbaymeditation.org

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

ONLINE: Every Body, Every Mind Sangha with Kenji Oshima
2021-12-19 18:00 - 19:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Sunday, December 19th Teacher: Kenji Oshima
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: Alphabet Sangha with René Rivera
2021-12-21 19:00 - 20:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Tuesday, December 21st Teacher: René Rivera
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: Queer Leather Peer-Led Deep Refuge Group
2021-12-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Off Site Venue
The Queer Leather Meditation Deep Refuge Group is a peer-led meditation group for those of us who have a meditation practice and are queer and leather/kink-identified. We meet on the 4th Friday of every month from 7–8:30 p.m. We are open to and welcome new drop-in participants, whether this is your first sit or your 10,000th! For upcoming meeting details or to join our mailing list or online groups, please visit http://www.queerleathermeditation.org/. If you have questions please contact admin@queerleathermeditation.org.

ONLINE: Maha Sangha with René Rivera
2021-12-24 19:00 - 20:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Friday, December 24th Teacher: René Rivera
Maha Sangha for All People & Communities
Creating Freedom in Community
Every Friday night at EBMC, 7:00 – 8:30pm.
The EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation and dharma group with an emphasis on radical inclusivity and social justice.
Maha is a Pali word meaning whole, great, larger/largest, deepest, and Sangha is a Pali word for community, or community of practitioners. Together, these words represent a place where all people and communities are warmly invited to explore the Dharma together in keeping with East Bay Meditation Center’s core mission to foster liberation, personal and interpersonal healing, social action, and inclusive community building. We hope that you will join us.
The EBMC Maha Sangha’s leadership team of teachers, dharma leaders, and sangha members includes: Arisika Razak, Baruch Golden, Chinh Nguyen, Crystal Johnson, Fresh! Lev White, Jd Doyle, Lisa Moore, Shahara Godfrey, Syra Smith, Shay, and Anni Mackin.
Contact: mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org

ONLINE: Every Body, Every Mind Sangha with Kenji Oshima
2021-12-26 18:00 - 19:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Sunday, December 26th Teacher: Kenji Oshima
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: Trans/Gender-Expansive Deep Refuge Group
2021-12-27 18:30 - 20:00 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Trans/Gender-Expansive Deep Refuge Group
Fourth Mondays (online over zoom)
6:30-8pm PM PST
This deep refuge group is by and for trans/gender-expansive people. Our goal is to provide a welcoming community space for trans/gender-expansive folks who are interested in exploring meditation and other aspects of Buddhist practice. Both beginners and experienced practitioners welcome!
To be added to the email list, please email tgedeeprefuge@eastbaymeditation.org with a quick note about your interest in the group. We look forward to practicing with you!
