ONLINE: 8 Step Buddhist Recovery Deep Refuge

ONLINE: 8 Step Buddhist Recovery Deep Refuge

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

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 […]

IN PERSON: Volunteer Training

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

Hello Dear Ones, We are hosting an in-person volunteer training at EBMC (285 17th St, Oakland CA) on November 22nd, 10am-12pm.  We will show you how to set up the center, greet people, use our A/V equipment, and clean up.   Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 19th. Our volunteers are a critical part of our […]

HYBRID: White and Awakening in Sangha

HYBRID: White and Awakening in Sangha

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

HYBRID: White and Awakening in Sangha Sundays from 10am to 2pm PT September 28, October 12 and 26, November 9 and 23, 2025 With Crystal Johnson, Kitsy Schoen, and Heather Lear Open to white-identified practitioners Closed Captioning Provided on Zoom The center is fragrance-free and wheelchair accessible N95/KN95 masks required   Please note; registration for […]

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   ONLINE WITH SPECIAL HYBRID DATES March 23rd 2025 with Arisika Razak April 20th 2025 with Anne Finger May 18th 2025 with Mushim Ikeda June 22nd 2025 with Anne […]

ONLINE: Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation

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

ONLINE: Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation 4 week course Mondays on November 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th 2025 6:00 – 8:00PM PT (Time Zone Converter) With Imee Contreras, Janet Roos and Rebekah Eppley Online only All are welcome   This 4-week introductory course invites you to explore the foundations of mindfulness while nurturing compassion, joy, and […]

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 […]

IN PERSON: Gather & Ground: Compassionate Community Building

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

Gather & Ground: Compassionate Community Building Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 5-7 PM PT In person only   Starting the week of July 7th, we now have the center open every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 5-7pm. The first hour (5-6pm) will be for meditation in our temple or compassion room space or to peruse our […]

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: Kapwa Meditation for Filipinx/a/o Community

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

We are happy to announce that a weekly Kapwa Meditation for Filipinx/a/o folks will begin on Wednesday, Jan. 8, from 7:00 to 7:30 AM Pacific Time. We will continue to gather every Wednesday morning, coming together for support and practice, on our paths of individual and collective transformation.   In addition to our weekly meditation, […]

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 – 12:45pm 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 HYBRID EVERY FIRST WEDNESDAY, ONLINE FOR OTHER MEETINGS (unless otherwise […]