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ONLINE: Queer Leather Peer-Led Deep Refuge Group

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 […]

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HYBRID: Maha Sangha

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

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 […]

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ONLINE: 8 Step Buddhist Recovery Deep Refuge

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

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 […]

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HYBRID: Every Body Every Mind Sangha

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

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 […]

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ONLINE: Trans/Gender-Expansive Deep Refuge Group

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

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, […]

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HYBRID: Path of the Bodhisattva, Series 2

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

Mondays November 6th, 13rd, 20th, 27th 6:30 - 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) HYBRID on Zoom and onsite at EBMC Closed Captioning Provided with Mushim Patricia Ikeda, an EBMC Core Teacher   These times are full of uncertainty and fear — and opportunities for spiritual breakthrough. In Mahayana Buddhism, the Bodhisattva is an archetypal great […]

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IN PERSON: Meditation for Peace Drop-in

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

Tuesdays and Thursdays in November (7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30) 11 AM to 1 PM PT In Person Only You're invited to drop in for open practice time at EBMC and sit or lie in the Main Temple. We have a variety of cushions and chairs available. Host Ramón Honea will ring […]

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ONLINE: Midday Sangha

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

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 […]

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HYBRID: Finding Liberation in Relationship: Accountability, Boundaries and Feedback

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

Finding Liberation in Relationship: Accountability, Conflict, Boundaries and Feedback 4 Wednesdays evenings: November 29, December 6, 13, 20 6:30-8:30pm PT (Time Zone Converter) Hybrid, on Zoom and in-person at EBMC In this time of so much conflict, division and uprising, how do we bring our practice to our relationships, and how do we find freedom […]

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IN PERSON: Meditation for Peace Drop-in

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

Tuesdays and Thursdays in November (7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30) 11 AM to 1 PM PT In Person Only You're invited to drop in for open practice time at EBMC and sit or lie in the Main Temple. We have a variety of cushions and chairs available. Host Ramón Honea will ring […]