ONLINE: Black People Meditate: Compassion Practice for The Resilient Heart

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

An Online Retreat with Ramona Lisa Ortiz-Smith and Fresh “Lev” White Saturday February 24, 2024 10:00 am - 4:00 pm PT (Time Zone Converter) Closed Captioning Provided Let’s get together as self-identified Black/African/African American people of all identities, genders, shades, blends, and sexualities for a day of reflection, compassion, and mindfulness, to support our resiliency at […]

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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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IN PERSON: Silent Meditation Drop-in

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

New! Mondays to Thursdays in February (1st to the 29th) 11 AM to 1 PM PT In Person Only You’re invited to drop in for open practice time at EBMC and sit or lie in the Main Temple. We have a variety of cushions and chairs available. Staff hosts will ring the bell every half […]

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ONLINE: Trust the Struggles: Making Peace with the Five Hindrances to Mindfulness

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

An Online Class Series with Melvin Escobar  4 Monday sessions, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, 2024 6:00 - 8PM PST (Time Zone Converter) Closed Captioning Provided Why’s it so hard to meditate!? This question is as old as the practice. Join us for this class series that gets to the root of our struggles: The […]

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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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IN PERSON: Silent Meditation Drop-in

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

New! Mondays to Thursdays in February (1st to the 29th) 11 AM to 1 PM PT In Person Only You’re invited to drop in for open practice time at EBMC and sit or lie in the Main Temple. We have a variety of cushions and chairs available. Staff hosts will ring the bell every half […]

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IN PERSON: Silent Meditation Drop-in

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

New! Mondays to Thursdays in February (1st to the 29th) 11 AM to 1 PM PT In Person Only You’re invited to drop in for open practice time at EBMC and sit or lie in the Main Temple. We have a variety of cushions and chairs available. Staff hosts will ring the bell every half […]

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ONLINE: Midday Sangha

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

Join our peer-led multicultural sangha for silent meditation practice and community building. Every Wednesday 12:00 - 12:45pm PST   Silent sitting, standing or lying down meditation with optional walking meditation. 12:55 - 1:35pm PST   Facilitated conversation about our practice and being the dharma in the world Midday Sangha Coordinating Committee: emiko yoshikami, Jennie Powe Runde, Sakshi […]

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HYBRID: The Buddha’s “How to” Guide to a Life of Happiness and Well-being (Eightfold Path)

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

Wednesdays, Feburary 28th, March 6th, 13th, 20th, 2024 6:30 - 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) With Mushim Patricia Ikeda HYBRID over Zoom and in-person at EBMC Closed Captioning Provided Part of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 7-month Curriculum Everyone wants to live and be happy, yet human life is marked by suffering. Many are intimately […]

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IN PERSON: Silent Meditation Drop-in

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

New! Mondays to Thursdays in February (1st to the 29th) 11 AM to 1 PM PT In Person Only You’re invited to drop in for open practice time at EBMC and sit or lie in the Main Temple. We have a variety of cushions and chairs available. Staff hosts will ring the bell every half […]