ONLINE: People of Color Sangha

ONLINE: People of Color Sangha

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

Kapwa Flow for Maha Sangha (Movement Class)

Kapwa Flow for Maha Sangha (Movement Class)

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

Led by Jessy Zapanta Kapwa means “togetherness” in Tagalog. Kapwa Flow invites you to embody what collective liberation might feel like, healing through self-care and energetic connection. Jessy will begin circle with a check in to support access needs and individual requests, followed by a grounding opening meditation. You will then be guided through a customized […]

Honoring our Ancestors

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

For Self Identified People of Color  Led by Dr. Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John and Shahara Godfrey Join us in this day long, where we reclaim our birth right of the mindfulness of breathing, and Loving kindness, to call in the ancestors, who walked before us, and paved the way so that we could begin to heal […]

The Joy of Recovery: Recovery Doesn’t Have to be a Drag

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

Dr. Vimalasara Valerie Mason-John and Shahara Godfrey Open to all - a retreat for anyone who has or is struggling with addictive, compulsive, obsessive behaviours. For anyone who wants more of a peaceful, quiet mind. Join us in this day long, and lean into the fruits of having freedom from the prison of our minds. […]

Every Body Every Mind Sangha

Every Body Every Mind Sangha

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

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 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 […]

ONLINE: Trans/Gender-Expansive Deep Refuge Group

ONLINE: Trans/Gender-Expansive Deep Refuge Group

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 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 […]

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

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

with Melvin Escobar 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 Five Obstacles. We’ll learn ways to work with these “hindrances” guided by Buddhist teachings, contemporary psychological frameworks and an understanding of structural oppression. […]

Embodying Karuna: Access Centered Yoga Class

Embodying Karuna: Access Centered Yoga Class

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

with Jess Dene Schlesinger Karuna Flow is a Trauma-Informed and "Access-Centered" Yoga class— centering access for all bodies and minds. Connecting breath with movement, we will be invited to embody Karuna (compassion) for our complete selves, reminded that all bodies and minds are perfect and whole as is. Each class will focus on regulating our […]

Alphabet Sangha

Alphabet Sangha

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

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 For more information, visit the ALPHABET SANGHA WEBSITE

Midday Sangha

Midday Sangha

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

Midday Sangha at EBMC Wednesdays at Noon! 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 […]