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ONLINE: Uprooting Patriarchy: Centering the Heart and Building Resilience

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

For people who identify as men or who have been socialized male Mondays July 13th, 20th, 27th and Monday August 3rd 2020 6:30 - 8:30PM PST with Kevin Martin, René Rivera and Baruch Golden "Uprooting Patriarchy" is a four-class series that explores how we carry (embody/express/live) patriarchy, what patriarchy is, and the impact that it […]

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ONLINE: Turning Towards Our Body During a Time of Turbulence, Suffering and Fear

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

A four class series exploring the four foundations of Mindfulness with Vimalasara Mason John. Wednesdays, July 15th, 22nd, 29th and August 5th   7:00-8:30PM PST  with Vimalasara Mason John The Buddha taught the four foundations of mindfulness as a way to gain freedom from the external and internal worlds that we live in. During times of […]

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ONLINE: Radical Loving-Kindness: Dharma In Motion

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

Radical Loving-Kindness is a trauma-Informed and Access-Centered Movement class— centering access for all bodies and minds. Gentle mix of yoga, Feldenkrais, somatics, and earth-based wisdom for resiliency, nourishment, and joy. Connecting breath with movement, we will be invited to love ourselves just as we are, reminded that all bodies and minds are perfect and whole […]

ONLINE: Resilience and America’s Racial Karma

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

with Larry Ward and Peggy Rowe Ward Join Larry Ward and Peggy Rowe Ward for a time of deep nourishment, refreshment and reflection. We will begin with some somatic exercises followed by meditation. Then we will offer a total relaxation in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Larry will offer a dharma talk and opportunity […]

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Strengthen & Soften: Online Movement Class

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

Strengthen & Soften with Jessy Zapanta Building a spiritual foundation from the core, using multi-modality movement and massage to ground in the moment. This isn’t your typical “core exercise” gym class—we will cultivate our inner fire slowly and with the invitation to let the body rest as needed. No prior registration is required. Join via […]

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ONLINE Compassionate Dharma Deep Refuge: 8 Step Recovery Buddhist Meeting

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

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 and for those who have yet to seek help. Through […]

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ONLINE: 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 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 […]

ONLINE: Midday Sangha

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

Midday Sangha at EBMC Wednesdays at Noon! Join our peer-led multicultural sangha for silent meditation practice and community building. To join via Zoom video:  https://zoom.us/j/770028979 To join via Zoom audio (phone):  1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 770028979# Every Wednesday 12:00 – 12:45   Silent sitting, standing or lying down meditation with optional walking meditation. 12:45 – 1:35    […]

ONLINE: People of Color Sangha

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

Guest Teacher: Mushim Ikeda The People of Color Sangha is a growing tribe of people of color waking up and getting free! Thursdays 7:30 – 9:00 PM PST Zoom Link will be shared via POC Sangha Facebook Page and / or POC SANGHA WEBSITE