ONLINE: Honoring the Past, Writing the Future: An Online Retreat for Black Women, Femmes & Thems

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

An Online Retreat with Arisika Razak and shah noor  Sunday, April 25th 10AM - 2PM PST (Time Zone Converter)  Closed Captioning Provided. Join us for a half day of storytelling, dharma teachings, meditative movement, and art in which we compassionately examine our diverse personal histories, celebrate our heritage, and create new liberation stories through writing. We […]

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

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

An Online Class Series with Melvin Escobar  Sundays, April 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th 5:00 - 6:30PM 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 Five Obstacles. […]

ONLINE: Every Body Every Mind Sangha

ONLINE: 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 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 […]

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 […]

ONLINE: Parents Meditation Group

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

Opening the Heart Through the Buddha’s Teachings An Online Meditation Group for Parents with Ramona Lisa Ortiz Monday, April 26th 2021 8:45PM - 9:45PM PST (Time Zone Converter)  Closed Captioning Provided. EBMC's Family Practice Class teaching team will be offering a monthly parents' meditation group for restoration, support and connection during these challenging times. We […]

ONLINE: Kapwa Flow Movement Meditation

ONLINE: Kapwa Flow Movement Meditation

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

with Jessy Zapanta  Trauma-releasing and stress-clearing mindful movement with opportunities to: - play and reclaim space - learn bodywork and acupressure techniques - practice dynamic and stationary meditation - embody collective liberation We will cultivate our inner fire slowly and with the invitation to let the body rest as needed. No mat or special props […]

ONLINE: Alphabet Sangha

ONLINE: 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 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

ONLINE: Midday Sangha

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

ONLINE: Pandemic Precepts: Buddhist Ethics during Covid-19

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

An Online Class Series with Mushim Ikeda Wednesdays April 28th, May 5th, 12th & 19th 2021 6:30 - 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) ASL Interpretation and Closed Captioning Provided Part of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 5 month Curriculum One year ago, people in the United States were hoarding toilet paper and steaks. Today we’re […]