East Bay Meditation Center

ONLINE: Turning Towards Our Body During a Time of Turbulence, Suffering and Fear
2020-08-05 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-07-29 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-07-22 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
A four class series exploring the four foundations of Mindfulness with Vimalasara Mason John.

Wednesdays, July 15th, 22nd, 29th and August 5th 7:00-8:30PM PST
with Vimalasara Mason John
The Buddha taught the four foundations of mindfulness as a way to gain freedom from the external and internal worlds that we live in. During times of PandemicS Covid 19, racial and social injustices it is inevitable that many of us will flee the body, switch all feelings of and run to the comfort of our thoughts, and many other distractions. The hardest thing many of us will ever do is coming back to the breath, to the body, to feelings. If we want liberation we have to find a way back to the body. During this 4 week course we will journey through the 4 tetrads of the Mindfulness of Breathing, working with the body, feelings, thoughts, the nature of all things. We will cultivate metta to access the ancient practice of the four foundations of mindfulness, to help us see more clearly during these turbulent times of pandemics and uprisings. It will be held with kindness, giving space to anyone who would like to have a compassionate inquiry into whatever arises during the course. This course is for anyone who is ready to rediscover the elixir of the breath and the salve of loving-kindness.
Registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.

ONLINE: Midday Sangha
2020-08-05 12:00 - 13:35 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Midday Sangha at EBMC Wednesdays at Noon!
Join our peer-led multicultural sangha for silent meditation practice and community building.
To join via Zoom video:
https://zoom.us/j/770028979
To join via Zoom audio (phone):
1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 770028979#
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:
René Rivera, Darren Lee Brown, emiko yoshikami, Kimber Simpkins and Marge Sussman

ONLINE: Alphabet Sangha
2020-08-04 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-07-28 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@eastbaymeditation.org to request Zoom link to join online.
For more information, visit the ALPHABET SANGHA WEBSITE

Strengthen & Soften: Online Movement Class
2020-08-04 18:00 - 18:55, 2020-07-28 18:00 - 18:55 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, 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.
Join via Zoom:
Zoom info: https://zoom.us/j/382617023
Phone +1 669 900 6833 Meeting ID: 382 617 023

ONLINE: Uprooting Patriarchy: Centering the Heart and Building Resilience
2020-08-03 18:30 - 20:30, 2020-07-27 18:30 - 20:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
For people who identify as men or who have been socialized male

Mondays July 13th, 20th, 27th and Monday August 3rd 2020
6:30 – 8:30PM PST
with Kevin Martin, René Rivera and Baruch Golden
“Uprooting Patriarchy” is a four-class series that explores how we carry (embody/express/live) patriarchy, what patriarchy is, and the impact that it has on us. Each class will ground in the collective wisdom of the group. Our practice will place emphasis on self-focus, accountability, and creating an equitable space with collective participation.
Registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.

ONLINE: Every Body Every Mind Sangha
2020-08-02 18:00 - 19:30, 2020-07-26 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!
Teachers include Charlie Johnson, Deb Kerr, Mushim Ikeda and others.
For more info, visit the Every Body Every Mind Sangha Website.

ONLINE Compassionate Dharma Deep Refuge: 8 Step Recovery Buddhist Meeting
2020-08-01 10:00 - 11:30, 2020-07-25 10:00 - 11:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, 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 these practices we hope you gain a practice that can sustain you in your recovery.
We ask that you attend sober on the day with respect for others that may be active in recovery. Open to all in Recovery.
Advance Registration is not required.
For additional information, please contact:
Shawna Adkins: blublackb at gmail dot com
Walt Opie: waltopie at gmail dot com

ONLINE: Radical Loving-Kindness: Dharma In Motion
2020-07-31 18:00 - 18:55, 2020-07-24 18:00 - 18:55 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Radical Loving-Kindness is a trauma-Informed and Access-Centered Movement class— centering access for all bodies and minds. Gentle mix of yoga, Feldenkrais, somatics, and earth-based wisdom for resiliency, nourishment, and joy. Connecting breath with movement, we will be invited to love ourselves just as we are, reminded that all bodies and minds are perfect and whole as is. Each class will focus on regulating our nervous systems, gentle alignment, connecting to the earth, developing resiliency, and using visualizations and movement to embody loving-kindness for all living beings.
Every Friday in July 6:00 – 6:55 PM
To offer dana (financial gift) to support the teacher, please do so via Venmo or PayPal:
Venmo: Jess-Dene PayPal: jess.schles@gmail.com
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/382617023
Meeting ID: 382 617 023
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ONLINE: People of Color Sangha
2020-07-30 19:30 - 21:00, 2020-07-23 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
2020-07-30 19:30 - 21:00 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Guest Teacher: Mushim Ikeda
The People of Color Sangha is a growing tribe of people of color waking up and getting free!
Thursdays
7:30 – 9:00 PM PST
Zoom Link will be shared via POC Sangha Facebook Page and / or POC SANGHA WEBSITE

ONLINE: People of Color Yoga
2020-07-30 17:45 - 18:45, 2020-07-23 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.
To participate via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/558610086
To donate to the Teacher via Venmo use ID: @satyabodyworks
To donate to EBMC click HERE.

ONLINE: EBMC Teen Circle
2020-07-29 19:00 - 20:45, 2020-07-22 19:00 - 20:45 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
EBMC Teen Circle
Summer Session
Wednesdays, July 1st – 29th 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
EBMC Teen Circle is a weekly meditation group for teens, ages 14-19. Teens do not need to commit to the entire session.
Our focus is on creating deeper relationships with ourselves and each other, having fun, getting real and supporting each other. Learn mindfulness meditation and explore the dharma (Buddhist teachings) in creative experiential ways. No experience necessary. We are committed to maintaining a sangha (community) that is welcoming to people of all identities, cultures and backgrounds.
Registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with the EventBrite confirmation email.

ONLINE: Midday Sangha
2020-07-29 12:00 - 13:35, 2020-07-22 12:00 - 13:35 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Midday Sangha at EBMC Wednesdays at Noon!
Join our peer-led multicultural sangha for silent meditation practice and community building.
To join via Zoom video:
https://zoom.us/j/770028979
To join via Zoom audio (phone):
1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 770028979#
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:
Bang Nguyen, Darren Lee Brown, emiko yoshikami, Karen Jackson, Marge Sussman and Yvette Flores

ONLINE: Midday Sangha
2020-07-29 12:00 - 13:35 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Midday Sangha at EBMC Wednesdays at Noon!
Join our peer-led multicultural sangha for silent meditation practice and community building.
To join via Zoom video:
https://zoom.us/j/770028979
To join via Zoom audio (phone):
1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 770028979#
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:
René Rivera, Darren Lee Brown, emiko yoshikami, Kimber Simkins and Marge Sussman

ONLINE: Trans/Gender-Expansive Deep Refuge Group
2020-07-27 18:30 - 20:00 | 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 Compassionate Dharma Deep Refuge: 8 Step Recovery Buddhist Meeting
2020-07-25 10:00 - 11:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, 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 these practices we hope you gain a practice that can sustain you in your recovery.
We ask that you attend sober on the day with respect for others that may be active in recovery. Open to all in Recovery.
Advance Registration is not required.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/133635556

For additional information, please contact:
Shawna Adkins blublackb@gmail.com
Walt Opie waltopie@gmail.com

ONLINE: Queer Leather Peer-Led Deep Refuge Group
2020-07-24 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: People of Color Sangha
2020-07-23 19:30 - 21:00 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
The People of Color Sangha is a growing tribe of people of color waking up and getting free!
Thursdays
7:30 – 9:00 PM PST
Zoom Link will be shared via POC Sangha Facebook Page and / or POC SANGHA WEBSITE
