HYBRID: Community Meeting – Shaping EBMC’s New Potential Home!

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

Join us in an incredible journey to discover our new potential building! Be part of shaping our future as we unveil plans, gather feedback, and explore possibilities together. We're excited to share the details of our building search and upcoming fundraising campaign. Your ideas and insights are invaluable, guiding our project's direction Saturday, August 26th: […]

HYBRID: Gathering Kapwa: Connecting Filipinx Diaspora Through Sangha

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

Sunday, August 27, 2023 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Teaching Team: Imee Contreras, CMT-P, Lorene Jabola, Ph.D, Victoria Mausisa, Kimi Mojica, Jonathan Relucio and Jessy Zapanta Hybrid at East Bay Meditation Center and Online over Zoom Join us for this inaugural gathering and embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and connection as we dive […]

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HYBRID: Every Body Every Mind Sangha

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

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 HYBRID, STARTING ON OCTOBER 13, 2024 (Teacher may or not be in person, however the center will be open for those who want to practice in person) To join […]

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HYBRID: Introduction to Mindfulness & Meditation

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

Four Mondays 6-8:30pm August 21 & 28 and September 4 & 11 Hybrid at East Bay Meditation Center and Online over Zoom Mindfulness is an ancient teaching that has proven to be more relevant and beneficial in these current times. It has been scientifically proven to improve empathy, manage stress levels, and increase present moment […]

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ONLINE: Trans/Gender-Expansive Deep Refuge Group

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

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! For the zoom link, […]

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ONLINE: People of Color Sangha

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

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.

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ONLINE: Maha Sangha

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

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 […]

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ONLINE: 8 Step Buddhist Recovery Deep Refuge

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

Every Saturday from 10AM - 11:30AM PST / PDT ONLINE 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 solid foundation for those at any level of recovery […]

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HYBRID: Every Body Every Mind Sangha

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

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 HYBRID, STARTING ON OCTOBER 13, 2024 (Teacher may or not be in person, however the center will be open for those who want to practice in person) To join […]

ONLINE: Apranihita: Meditation as Radical Rest

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Daylong Program - 10AM - 4PM Labor Day Monday, September 4th Online over Zoom Apranihita: Meditation as Radical Rest Thich Nhat Hanh identifies apranihita (aimlessness) as one of three doors of liberation. In the context of capitalist culture that values people based on their productivity, the practice of apranihita invites us to feel our wholeness, […]