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 […]
Maha Sangha for All People & Communities Creating Freedom in Community Hybrid, every 4th Friday of the month, 7:00 – 8:30pm. 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 Maha Sangha for […]
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 […]
White and Awakening in Sangha: Continuing on the Path The Wisdom of the Eightfold Path: A Online Anti-Racism Workshop Series for White People with Crystal Johnson, EBMC Community Teacher 5 Sunday sessions on Zoom March 24, April 7, April 21, May 5, May 19 10 AM to 12 PM Pacific Time A mind which is focused on achieving […]
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 HYBRID, STARTING ON OCTOBER 13, 2024 (Teacher may or not be in person, however the center will be open for those who want to practice in person) To join […]
ONLINE ONLY: Potions for Poisons: Heart Medicine for Our Times with Melvin Escobar Three Mondays: March 11th, 18th and 25th, 2024 6 - 8 PM Pacific Time Buddhist teachings state that the primary causes of suffering are the Three Poisons of Greed, Hatred, and Delusion. Arguably, these three poisons are more widespread than ever in our world. In this […]
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! For the zoom link, […]
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
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 Midday Sangha Coordinating Committee: emiko yoshikami, Jennie Powe Runde, Sakshi […]
Brahmaviharas: Buddhist Love, Compassion, Joy & Equanimity With Mushim Patricia Ikeda Part of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Curriculum Jan – July 2024 HYBRID on Zoom and in person at EBMC 4 Wednesdays: March 27; & April 10, 17, 24, 2024 (No class on April 3) 6:30-8:30PM PST Closed Captions The Brahmaviharas (Divine Abodes), also called the […]
