ONLINE: People of Color Sangha

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

Guest Teacher: Master John Ellis 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

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ONLINE: Five Realms Meditative Movement

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

with Master Ellis Drop In Format, No Pre-Registration Necessary  Explore the connections and flow between your body, mind and spirit with Five Realms Meditative Movement. Relieve stress and increase flexibility, coordination and balance in the movements of your body and your daily life. Similar in nature to Tai Chi, Yoga and Chi Gung, Five Realms Meditative […]

ONLINE: 4 Divine Abodes in Challenging Times: A 1-Day Silent Retreat

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

with Rev. Liên Shutt As we continue to endeavor in creating a just and liberatory world in these shifting times, the teachings on the 4 Divine Abodes can help us stay centered and connected. Qualities of Kindness, Compassion, Inclusive Joy, and Equanimity can be hard to access when there’s internal or worldly turmoil. Practicing these […]

The Neuroscience of LovingKindness: A Focus Group

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

Open to teachers who teach loving-kindness/metta practices Your voice matters! Mapping the lived experiences of lovingkindness practice during times of uncertainty with Dr. Helen Weng and Dr. Ariana Thompson-Lastad Help increase the diversity of meditators represented in neuroscience! In a community-engaged research project with EBMC and UCSF, participate in a focus group to share your […]

Honoring Our Ancestors: Telling the Truth and Reclaiming Our Wisdom for BIPOC

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

for Black, Indigenous and People of Color  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 […]

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ONLINE: Alphabet Sangha

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

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: People of Color Sangha

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

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: EBMC Maha Sangha (For All Beings)

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

Maha Sangha for All People & Communities Creating Freedom in Community Every Friday night at EBMC, 7:00 – 8:30pm Guest Teacher: Syra Smith To Attend via Zoom Video: https://zoom.us/j/8540323017 To Attend via Zoom Audio (Phone): 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 8540323017# The EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation and dharma group with […]

Strengthen & Soften: Online Movement Class

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

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.  

ONLINE: Midday Sangha

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

Midday Sangha at EBMC Wednesdays at Noon! 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 […]