HYBRID: BIPOC Sangha

HYBRID: BIPOC Sangha

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

The BIPOC Sangha is a growing community of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color waking up and getting free! Thursdays 7 – 8:30 PM PT **Hybrid on First and Third Thursdays (online only on other Thursdays) **Potluck in the EBMC kitchen on the Third Thursday meeting, from 6-7 PM PT! Bring a dish or beverage […]

IN PERSON: Gather & Ground: Compassionate Community Building

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

Gather & Ground: Compassionate Community Building July 7th through September 30th, 2025 Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 5-7 PM PT In person only   Starting the week of July 7th through September 30th, we are piloting a new summer effort to have the center open every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 5-7pm. The first hour (5-6pm) […]

ONLINE: Maha Sangha with Arisika Razak and Ramona Lisa-Ortiz Smith

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

Friday, January 7th Teachers: Arisika Razak and Ramona Lisa Ortiz-Smith Maha Sangha for All People & Communities Creating Freedom in Community Every Friday night at EBMC, 7:00 – 8:30pm. Zoom Info: email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to ask for a Zoom link. The EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation […]

ONLINE: Maha Sangha

ONLINE: Maha Sangha

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

Maha Sangha for All People & Communities Creating Freedom in Community Every Friday night, 7:00 – 8:30pm. Hybrid, every 4th Friday of the month Event Details: Meets weekly on zoom, and starting to meet once a month in person, email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org for more info and get on our newsletter The EBMC […]

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: Fierce Vulnerability: Healing, Spirit & Action in Times of Collapse

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

IN PERSON: Fierce Vulnerability: Healing, Spirit & Action in a Time of Collapse Saturday September 6th 2025 10 AM to 4 PM PT (Time Zone Converter) With Kazu Haga Open to all The center is fragrance-free and wheelchair accessible N95/KN95 masks required   NOTE: This event has now been sold out! Thank you to everyone […]

Afrikan Healing and Wisdom (9.7.2025)

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

ONLINE: Afrikan Healing and Wisdom With Vimalasara Mason-John, Arisika Razak, and Aleta Toure’ First Sundays of the month 9:00 – 10:30 AM PT For Black-identified participants Closed captioning provided over Zoom   ~~~ SEPTEMBER 7TH PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:   Facing the Future; Honoring the Past Afrikan Healing and Wisdom is returning to EBMC and it’s time […]

Center Open Hours

Center Open Hours

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

We welcome you to drop by the center for unguided silent practice, our library, or a cup of tea in our kitchen. with EBMC Staff Sundays 4 - 6 PM Pacific Time EBMC is a fragrance-free center and is wheelchair accessible. N95/KN95 masks required. Note: Due to capacity limitations of our small staff, we may […]

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 […]