ONLINE: Strengthen & Soften

ONLINE: Strengthen & Soften

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

Strengthen & Soften with Jessy Zapanta Building a spiritual foundation from the core, using multi-modality movement and massage to ground in the moment. This isn’t your typical “core exercise” gym class—we will cultivate our inner fire slowly and with the invitation to let the body rest as needed. No prior registration is required. No mat […]

ONLINE: EBMC Maha Sangha (For All Beings)

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

Maha Sangha for All People & Communities Creating Freedom in Community Every Friday night at EBMC, 7:00 – 8:30pm. Guest Teachers: Chinh Nguyen and Lev White To Attend via Zoom Video: email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request a Zoom link. The EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation and […]

ONLINE: Embracing Change: Zen & the Art of Creating a Life You Want for People of Color

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

For Self Identified People of Color  Saturday, September 12th 9:30AM - 3:30PM PST with Rev. Liên Shutt At certain times in our lives, it can feel hard to know what to do. Are you at a point in your life in which you feel like it’s time for a change but not sure how to […]

ONLINE Compassionate Dharma Deep Refuge: 8 Step Recovery Buddhist Meeting

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

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 and for those who have yet to seek help. Through […]

ONLINE: Multiracial Peer-Led Deep Refuge Group

ONLINE: Multiracial Peer-Led Deep Refuge Group

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

Online: Honoring Our Ancestors

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

with Arisika Razak Based on who we are. . . what we’ve been through. . . how we survive and where we stand, we are on . . . sacred ground. We stand on the backs of our ancestors. -Ava DuVernay How are our lives informed by the actions of our ancestors - our lineage […]

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 support […]

ONLINE: Potions for the Poisons: Heart Medicine for Our Times

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

A Four Class Series with Melvin Escobar Mondays, September 14th, 21st and 28th 7:00 - 8:30PM PST In the Buddhist teachings, the Three Poisons (greed, hatred, and delusion) are the primary causes of suffering. Arguably, these three poisons are more widespread than ever in our world. In this 3-week class series, we will explore these […]

ONLINE: Tai Chi Chih – Embodying the Heart Qualities

ONLINE: Tai Chi Chih – Embodying the Heart Qualities

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

with Jenn Biehn Tai Chi Chih is an easy-to learn, accessible and non-strenuous moving meditation. A form of Qi Gong, Tai Chi Chih circulates and balances the chi or energy of the body. Cultivating and embodying heart qualities such as patience, compassion, gratitude, generosity while practicing Tai Chi Chih can bring alignment and calm to […]

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