East Bay Meditation Center

ONLINE: Trans/Gender-Expansive Deep Refuge Group
2021-06-28 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, 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 the email list, please email tgedeeprefuge@eastbaymeditation.org with a quick note about your interest in the group. We look forward to practicing with you!

ONLINE: Every Body Every Mind Sangha
2021-06-27 18:00 - 19:30, 2021-06-20 18:00 - 19:30, 2021-06-13 18:00 - 19:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, 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 support with each other, and learn more about the dharma. There is no need to register for these weekly meetings, just come and share this path together!
EveryBody, EveryMind Teacher Group: Debra Kerr, Kenji Oshima, Anne Finger, Master John W. Ellis IV, Beth Smith and Mushim Ikeda
For more info, visit the Every Body Every Mind Sangha Website.

"Be The Refuge" Book Club
2021-06-27 12:00 - 15:00, 2021-06-20 12:00 - 15:00, 2021-06-13 12:00 - 15:00 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
EBMC’s Asian American Deep Refuge Sangha coordinator, Dorothy Imagire, with Ann Uyeda, from Dhamma Dena, are hosting a book group to read “Be the Refuge: Raising the Voices of Asian American Buddhists” by Chenxing Han. The book club is open to all Asian/Asian American sangha members. The book club will meet Sundays in June (6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27) from 12-3pm, PST.
On Saturday, July 10, 10am-11:30am, book club members will join author Chenxing Han for a book launch event and discussion, organized by EBMC. Registration for the July 10 event will be forthcoming.
Please let Dorothy Imagire (HereNowPresentToo@gmail.com) know if you would like to join this June book group.

ONLINE: Pride, Resiliency & Solidarity: Celebrating the LGBTQIA + Community for Pride 2021
2021-06-26 10:00 - 16:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Pride, Resiliency & Solidarity: An online Daylong Celebrating the LGBTQIA + Community for Pride 2021
With Fresh Lev White, Ramón Honea, D Han and Amber Field
Saturday June 26th 2021 10AM – 4:30PM PST
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Please join us for our second EBMC QT2SPOC and all self-identified LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, “gender-expansive, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual+) Pride Day Long!
In this life, there is suffering – that’s at the core of the Buddha’s teachings. As members of queer communities, we see, and experience, this truth on a regular basis. And at the same time, there lives in us an inclination to reduce suffering, for ourselves and others, through mutual support, radical connection, nurturing, and healing.
We warmly invite all self-identified LGBTQIA+ siblings, (no prior meditation practice necessary,) for an opportunity to engage in an exploration of pride, resiliency, and solidarity. What do these things mean to each of us? What are their shadow sides? How do we live these things individually, and in community? Can we experience joy in the center of it all? – We’ll dig into these questions through silence/inner practice, community shares, music, mindful movement, and dancing with guidance and sharing from our QTPOC teaching team.
All levels of practitioners are welcome!
In preparation for the daylong, please consider preparing your lunch in advance. You might also want to have a beverage, snacks, and perhaps a pen and notebook nearby.

Registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.

ONLINE: Queer Leather Peer-Led Deep Refuge Group
2021-06-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Off Site Venue
The Queer Leather Meditation Deep Refuge Group is a peer-led meditation group for those of us who have a meditation practice and are queer and leather/kink-identified. We meet on the 4th Friday of every month from 7–8:30 p.m. We are open to and welcome new drop-in participants, whether this is your first sit or your 10,000th! For upcoming meeting details or to join our mailing list or online groups, please visit http://www.queerleathermeditation.org/. If you have questions please contact admin@queerleathermeditation.org.

ONLINE: Conscientious Embodiment Movement Sequence
2021-06-25 18:00 - 18:50, 2021-06-18 18:00 - 18:50 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Dharma in Motion with Paul Ciske
“Conscientious Embodiment Movement Sequence“

This movement sequence is designed to embody the principles of Conscientious Embodiment which is based on the revolutionary non-violent martial art of Aikido and Mindfulness particularly related to Dzogchen/Nature of Mind practices. The initial movements are derived from T’ai Chi Chih to bring greater awareness into the body. The movement sequence progresses to connect with the center of the body (i.e., Hara, Tan Tien) and the space within the body. Next the attention is expanded by first connecting to the vertical, heaven and earth connection, and subsequently to the space around us that is continuous with the space within. It concludes with a centering practice that moves us toward a state of greater inclusivity for all that arises. This work was developed out of 30 plus years of studying Wendy Palmer’s Leadership Embodiment, formally known as Conscious Embodiment. Variations of all movements are offered to make it accessible. The sequence is not about exact movement but rather it is about embodying the principles.

For Zoom Info, Please Contact: paul at paulciske dot com
To offer a financial gift to support Paul’s teachings, please do so via PayPal or Venmo: paul@paulciske.com

ONLINE: People of Color Sangha
2021-06-24 19:30 - 21:00, 2021-06-17 19:30 - 21:00 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, 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.

ONLINE: People of Color Sangha
2021-06-24 19:30 - 21:00, 2021-06-17 19:30 - 21:00 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free!
Thursdays
7:30 – 9:00 PM PST
Closed Captions Provided.
Zoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website), and their Facebook group.

ONLINE: People of Color Yoga
2021-06-24 17:45 - 18:45 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Weekly Yoga Practice for Self Identified People of Color led by Satya de la Paz
5:45PM – 6:45PM PST
Build strength and flexibility while cultivating mindfulness in this all levels hatha yoga class. Each class has a unique, inspiring theme and personalized instruction that will leave you feeling joyous and rejuvenated.
For zoom link and password, join EBMC’s POC Sangha Facebook Page.
Or email: pocyoga at eastbaymeditation dot org
To donate to the Teacher via Venmo use ID: @satyabodyworks

ONLINE: People of Color Yoga
2021-06-24 17:45 - 18:45, 2021-06-17 17:45 - 18:45 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Weekly Yoga Practice for Self Identified People of Color led by Satya de la Paz
5:45PM – 6:45PM
Build strength and flexibility while cultivating mindfulness in this all levels hatha yoga class. Each class has a unique, inspiring theme and personalized instruction that will leave you feeling joyous and rejuvenated.
For zoom link and password, join EBMC’s POC Sangha Facebook Page.
Or email: pocyoga at eastbaymeditation dot org
To donate to the Teacher via Venmo use ID: @satyabodyworks

ONLINE: Embodying Freedom: Somatics, Healing and Justice
2021-06-23 18:30 - 20:30, 2021-06-16 18:30 - 20:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
An Online Class Series with Amanda Ream, Erika Lyla and René Rivera

Wednesdays June 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th
6:30 – 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter)
Closed Captioning Provided

In this four week class series we will use the tools of meditation and somatic practice to work through the body to understand what has shaped us, and how we can rely on the body as a ground of connection and support for the work of social justice. We will practice to create a supportive container to feel ourselves and the world more deeply, and to make new choices in alignment with our longings. In community, we will explore re-establishing safety, boundaries, contradictions and trauma healing. This class brings together the dharma of Lama Rod Owens and the work of Generative Somatics.

Registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.

ONLINE: Midday Sangha
2021-06-23 12:00 - 13:35, 2021-06-16 12:00 - 13:35 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, 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, Kimber Simpkins, René Rivera and Marge Sussman
email middaysangha at eastbaymeditation dot org for zoom link and password

ONLINE: Alphabet Sangha
2021-06-22 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-06-15 19:00 - 20:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, 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: Chakra Tai Chi
2021-06-22 18:00 - 18:55, 2021-06-15 18:00 - 18:55 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
with Jenn Biehn
Chakra Tai Chi is a cleansing, empowering practice that includes easy-to-learn, accessible Tai Chi movements, visualizations, colors, elements, and sounds. This moving mediation brings the chakras – the vortex of energy centers – into balance and allows the energy to move more freely. Once the energy is flowing in our bodies, we can each find our own process for healing, find our own body wisdom. No advance registration required. Instruction offered for both seated and standing positions.
All classes are drop-in; no prior experience or registration necessary.
Please email gemfrog4 at gmail dot org for zoom link & password.
To offer a gift to support the teachings, please do so at paypal.me/gemfrog4

ONLINE: Healing, Solidarity, and Compassion: A Daylong Retreat for Sex Workers
2021-06-20 10:00 - 16:00 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
An Online Daylong Retreat For Sex Workers

With Fresh Lev White, Lola Davina and emiko yoshikami
Sunday, June 20 2021 10AM – 4PM PST
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ASL Interpretation and Closed Captioning Provided
Please join us for this biannual retreat designed for current and former sex workers. We will offer guided meditation and teachings from Buddhist and other wisdom traditions. This daylong retreat will be an opportunity to make space for our hearts and envision healing. In light of recent and ongoing violence against sex workers, we will explore self-care practices, with a focus on solidarity and compassion. We will offer discussions and exercises that nurture connection, joy, resilience, and space for just being. This retreat is intended for those new to meditation as well as longtime practitioners.

Sex workers of all genders and job titles are welcome. For privacy, participants are free to use any name they wish for registering, and during the retreat.

If you would like to attend this event but prefer not to interact with Eventbrite, please email us at honoringsexwork@gmail.com, and we’ll get you registered.
All registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.

ONLINE: Multiracial Peer-Led Deep Refuge Group
2021-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
The Multiracial Deep Refuge Group is a monthly exploratory Deep Refuge Group for and by people who identify as multiracial. Our meetings include periods of mindfulness meditation and sharing of narratives and perspectives as we come together to be seen and to see one another. By sitting and exploring our own unique stories, we can come to know and care for the common threads that bind us together. Our collective work bravely expands the narrative that informs multiracial experience today. Meets 7pm-9pm on the second Saturdays of every month. Online and occasionally hybrid (in-person at EBMC + online).
Newcomers welcome- please contact us before your first visit: mrdrcoordinators at googlegroups dot com
