East Bay Meditation Center

ONLINE: Five Realms Meditative Movement
2021-04-09 18:00 - 18:50, 2021-04-16 18:00 - 18:50, 2021-04-23 18:00 - 18:50 (America/Los_Angeles) | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
An Online Movement Class Led by Master Ellis, All Are Welcome
Explore the connections and flow between your body, mind and spirit in movement similar in nature to Tai Chi, Yoga and Chi Gung. Practice Form 1 in standing, sitting and reeling in positions that are accessible to most bodies and abilities, and appropriate for people ages 8–108. Learn form 1, 15 Certain Postures (movements) and 15 Resonant Chords (idea). Harness the innate and universal, physical and metaphysical, power of Air, Fire, Earth, Water and Space. While we are home bound, movement is more important than ever. While we are apart, practicing together is imperative right now. Come have fun and laugh while learning!

“By adopting a certain physical posture, a resonant chord is truck in spirit.” —Bruce Lee

For Zoom Information Email: dharmamotion AT eastbaymediation DOT org

ONLINE: Multiracial Peer-Led Deep Refuge Group
2021-04-10 19:00 - 21:00 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, 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 come to know and care for the common threads that bind us together. Our collective work bravely expands the narrative that informs multiracial experience today. Meets 7pm-9pm on the second Saturdays of every month. Online and occasionally hybrid (in-person at EBMC + online).
Newcomers welcome- please contact us before your first visit: mrdrcoordinators at googlegroups dot com

ONLINE: Trust the Struggles: Making Peace with the Five Hindrances to Mindfulness
2021-04-11 17:00 - 18:30, 2021-04-18 17:00 - 18:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
An Online Class Series with Melvin Escobar
Sundays, April 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th 5:00 – 6:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter)
Closed Captioning Provided
Why’s it so hard to meditate!? This question is as old as the practice. Join us for this class series that gets to the root of our struggles: The Five Obstacles. We’ll learn ways to work with these “hindrances” guided by Buddhist teachings, contemporary psychological frameworks and an understanding of structural oppression. Through talks, interactive exercises, stationary and gentle moving meditation, and recommendations for home practice, participants will gain awareness on how to use each of the five obstacles as gateways to deepen our practice.
Attend some or all:
Week 1 – Doubt
Week 2 – Sloth + Torpor and Ill Will
Week 3 – Restlessness + Worry
Week 4 – Sensual Desire

All Registered participants will receive a Confirmation Email & Zoom Link via EventBrite.

ONLINE: Every Body Every Mind Sangha
2021-04-11 18:00 - 19:30, 2021-04-18 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!
EveryBody, EveryMind Teacher Group: Debra Kerr, Kenji Oshima, Anne Finger, Master John W. Ellis IV, Beth Smith and Mushim Ikeda
For more info, visit the Every Body Every Mind Sangha Website.

ONLINE: Social Justice Lunchtime Sangha - Peer Led Deep Refuge group
2021-04-13 12:00 - 13:00 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Social Justice Sangha is a place to practice and reflect with #EBMCOakland organizers and activists. Includes a 30 minute meditation and time for sharing what’s on our hearts.

Contact: socialjustice at eastbaymeditation dot org

ONLINE: Kapwa Flow Movement Meditation
2021-04-13 18:00 - 18:55, 2021-04-20 18:00 - 18:55 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
with Jessy Zapanta
Trauma-releasing and stress-clearing mindful movement with opportunities to: – play and reclaim space – learn bodywork and acupressure techniques – practice dynamic and stationary meditation – embody collective liberation We will cultivate our inner fire slowly and with the invitation to let the body rest as needed. No mat or special props required, and you can even join from bed!
Contact: dharmamotion at eastbaymeditation dot org for zoom access.
To offer dana to support the teachings, please do so via:
Venmo: jessy-zapanta
Paypal: paypal.me/kapwaflow or healingwithouthierarchy@gmail.com
CashApp: $kapwaflow

ONLINE: Alphabet Sangha
2021-04-13 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-04-20 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 at eastbaymeditation dot org to request Zoom link to join online.
For more information, visit the ALPHABET SANGHA WEBSITE

ONLINE: Midday Sangha
2021-04-14 12:00 - 13:35, 2021-04-21 12:00 - 13:35 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
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 Coordinating Committee:
Darren Lee Brown, emiko yoshikami, Kimber Simpkins, René Rivera and Marge Sussman
email middaysangha at eastbaymeditation dot org for zoom link and password

ONLINE: Calming the Heartmind: Practicing Love, Compassion, Joy & Equanimity
2021-04-14 18:30 - 20:30, 2021-04-21 18:30 - 20:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
An Online Class Series with Mushim Ikeda

Wednesdays March 31st, April 7th, 14th & 21st 2021
6:30 – 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) ASL Interpretation & Closed Captioning Provided
Part of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 5 month Curriculum

The Brahmaviharas (Divine Abodes), also called the Four Immeasurables, are Buddhist teachings and practices that help us to access dynamic calming, stilling, and healing mindbody states. As we cultivate the limitless qualities of loving goodwill, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity, in time we harvest true happiness, spiritual strength, and awakening insight. These practices are considered complementary to insight (mindfulness) meditation. Dharma talks, discussion and Q&A. Instruction provided for beginners in meditation.

ONLINE: People of Color Yoga
2021-04-15 17:45 - 18:45, 2021-04-22 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.
For zoom link and password, join EBMC’s POC Sangha Facebook Page.
Or email: pocyoga at eastbaymeditation dot org
To donate to the Teacher via Venmo use ID: @satyabodyworks

ONLINE: Racial Justice Skills for White Practitioners
2021-04-15 18:00 - 19:00 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Peer Led Deep Refuge Group
Racial Justice Skills for White Practitioners meets monthly in 2021 on the third Thursday of the month from 6PM-7PM PST, with the intention to support self-identified white practitioners of meditation in working with the skills and commitments of meditation practice to contribute to racial justice and to end white supremacy, in ourselves and in the world. This group is open to all self-identified white people who have a regular meditation practice and are working towards racial justice. In each meeting we will work with a skill from dharma practice to undo a habit of white supremacy culture.
Sign up for the Zoom link at tinyurl.com/RJSWP21

ONLINE: People of Color Sangha
2021-04-15 19:30 - 21:00, 2021-04-22 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 – 9:00 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
2021-04-15 19:30 - 21:00, 2021-04-22 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: Everyday Equity: Awakening Love, Power, and Justice
2021-04-16 13:00 - 16:00, 2021-04-23 13:00 - 16:00 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
An Online Class Series with Dr. Renato Almanzor

Fridays April 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th 2021
1:00 – 4:00PM PST (Time Zone Converter)
Closed Captioning Provided

Everyday Equity is both a realization of and an agenda for social justice and community well-being. The program offers perspectives, principles, and practices toward awakening love, power, and justice in our daily lives at home, work, and community. The webinar series is not just an individual path, we will catalyze interpersonal and collective transformation through experiential activities including journaling, mindful stationery and movement meditation, and conversation in pairs, small groups, and whole group. Addressing equity, we will examine personal, relational, and collective experiences from the effects of culture and systems, specifically accessing our stories of harm and healing. As we practice Everyday Equity individually and together, we’re invited to cultivate sustainable community well-being.

Registered participants will receive their zoom link to join the web series with their EventBrite confirmation email.

ONLINE: Living My Practice Wholeheartedly: Whiteness, Race and the Bodhisattva Vow
2021-04-18 10:00 - 11:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
An Online Class Series for White Practitioners with Crystal Johnson and Chris Fortin
Closed Captioning Provided.
Chris Fortin and Crystal Johnson are offering 3 follow up discussions related to the “Living My Practice Wholeheartedly” daylong, held on February 8th 2021. These conversations will be a chance to ask questions, share what actions you’re taking, hear from others, and talk about skillful ways to interrupt racism.

ONLINE: Healing the Healer: Cultivating Healing Within and In Community for Black, Indigenous and People of Color
2021-04-18 10:00 - 14:00 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
An Online Retreat for Black, Indigenous, People of Color and People of MultiHeritage with Melvin Escobar and Jonathan Relucio
Sunday, April 18th 10AM – 2PM PST (Time Zone Converter) Closed Captioning Provided.
Healers and caregivers are invited to this workshop for a day of rest and renewal. Jonathan and Melvin have over forty years combined experience doing social justice work and will offer how the teachings in Buddhism and Yoga can connect us to the healing that is possible in community. Taking care of oneself is foundational to being of true service: as the saying goes, “make sure to put on your oxygen mask first.” We will explore how to cultivate and build resilience and self-compassion so that we can continue to be of service to self and others.

Thank you for the gifts of your generosity and for supporting the work of East Bay Meditation Center and our beloved teachers who have volunteered their time. You will be given the opportunity to make a donation to support the teachings.

ONLINE: Queer Leather Peer-Led Deep Refuge Group
2021-04-23 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: Honoring the Past, Writing the Future: An Online Retreat for Black Women, Femmes & Thems
2021-04-25 10:00 - 14:00 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
An Online Retreat with Arisika Razak and shah noor
Sunday, April 25th 10AM – 2PM PST (Time Zone Converter)
Closed Captioning Provided.
Join us for a half day of storytelling, dharma teachings, meditative movement, and art in which we compassionately examine our diverse personal histories, celebrate our heritage, and create new liberation stories through writing. We welcome self-identified Black people that fall along the spectrum of cis & trans* women, gender nonconforming, gender neutral, androgynous, and nonbinary folks. Please bring writing and/or art supplies with you – as well as an object that represents your intentions for yourself in the new year or your personal power. Utilizing the writings and wisdom of cis & trans* Black feminist artists, we will set powerful intentions for the Spring season and reclaiming ourselves through ritual. This interactive workshop will include guided meditations, breakout groups, writing activities, and other practices related to fostering self-exploration while deepening our self-love.

Registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.
