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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Maha Sangha with Arisika Razak and Ramona Lisa-Ortiz Smith
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, January 7th Teachers: Arisika Razak and Ramona Lisa Ortiz-Smith \nMaha Sangha for All People & Communities\nCreating Freedom in Community\nEvery Friday night at EBMC\, 7:00 – 8:30pm. \nZoom Info: email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to ask for a Zoom link. \nThe EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation and dharma group with an emphasis on radical inclusivity and social justice. \nMaha is a Pali word meaning whole\, great\, larger/largest\, deepest\, and Sangha is a Pali word for community\, or community of practitioners. Together\, these words represent a place where all people and communities are warmly invited to explore the Dharma together in keeping with East Bay Meditation Center’s core mission to foster liberation\, personal and interpersonal healing\, social action\, and inclusive community building. We hope that you will join us. \nThe EBMC Maha Sangha’s leadership team of teachers\, dharma leaders\, and sangha members includes: Arisika Razak\, Baruch Golden\, Chinh Nguyen\, Crystal Johnson\, Fresh! Lev White\, Jd Doyle\, Lisa Moore\, Shahara Godfrey\, Syra Smith\, Shay\, and Anni Mackin. \nContact: mahasangha at eastbaymeditation org
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-maha-sangha-with-arisika-razak-and-ramona-lisa-ortiz-smith/2023-08-25/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: Maha Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Maha Sangha for All People & Communities\nCreating Freedom in Community\nHybrid\, every 4th Friday of the month\, 7:00 – 8:30pm. \nEvent 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 \nThe EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation and dharma group with an emphasis on radical inclusivity and social justice. \nMaha is a Pali word meaning whole\, great\, larger/largest\, deepest\, and Sangha is a Pali word for community\, or community of practitioners. Together\, these words represent a place where all people and communities are warmly invited to explore the Dharma together in keeping with East Bay Meditation Center’s core mission to foster liberation\, personal and interpersonal healing\, social action\, and inclusive community building. We hope that you will join us. \nThe EBMC Maha Sangha’s leadership team of teachers\, dharma leaders\, and sangha members includes: Arisika Razak\, Fresh! Lev White\,  Rebekah Eppley\, Sarwang Parikh and Shay. \nContact: mahasangha at eastbaymeditation org
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/hybrid-maha-sangha/2023-08-25/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: 8 Step Buddhist Recovery Deep Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday from 10AM – 11:30AM PST / PDT ONLINE \nCompassionate 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. \nThrough these practices we hope you gain a practice that can sustain you in your recovery. \nWe are a multi-recovery space. Whether you are navigating addiction to substances like drugs and alcohol\, or process addictions\, such as disordered eating\, codependency\, or sex and love addiction–you are welcome here. \nAdvance Registration is not required. \nFor additional information\, please contact: ebmcrecovery at gmail dot com.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/8-step-recovery/2023-08-26/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: Community Meeting - Shaping EBMC's New Potential Home!
DESCRIPTION:Join us in an incredible journey to discover our new potential building! Be part of shaping our future as we unveil plans\, gather feedback\, and explore possibilities together. \nWe’re excited to share the details of our building search and upcoming fundraising campaign. Your ideas and insights are invaluable\, guiding our project’s direction \nSaturday\, August 26th: \nBuilding Tour – 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM\, \nIn-person & Zoom Discussion – 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM \nRegister here to get the meeting information for zoom and tours. \n \nDue to staff capacity and health safety\, space for the physical tours and in-person discussions at the center will be limited to 40.  \nBuilding Tour: \nGet a firsthand look at the potential building\, exploring its space and envisioning the possibilities it holds. Whether you’re a longtime community member or new to the fold\, this tour will help you become familiar with the layout and start imagining how it could become a vibrant hub for our activities. Address of the tour about .5 mile from 19th st. BART and EBMC’s current space. It will be shared after registration \nHybrid Meeting: During this interactive meeting\, we will: \nShare insights on our building search and fundraising campaign. \nProvide an opportunity for you to voice your thoughts\, ideas\, and suggestions. \nClarify any questions you might have about the project’s goals and direction. \nIntroduce the proposed building’s floor plan for review. \nOur architect team\, who will present the building plan and address your queries live on August 16th\, which will be recorded and shared August 26th. \nYour Role: \nParticipate actively\, share thoughts\, and help us understand your priorities. This open forum welcomes all voices\, fostering an inclusive environment where every opinion matters. \nJoin Us: \nSave the dates and contribute your enthusiasm on these important occasions. \n\n\n\nUsing practice\, demonstrations\, and discussions\, this retreat will use meditation and movement to explore how to create and maintain greater mindfulness and spiritual balance throughout the day. Simple meditation techniques are taught for a range of practitioners\, especially beginners. Movements embodying the Five Elements are taught standing\, sitting and reclining\, and are appropriate for people with diverse abilities. This retreat will be held at Snow Park\, so bring a water bottle\, a snack and a blanket to sit on. The park is highly shaded from many trees\, and bathrooms are available. Because this is an outdoor event\, masks are optional\, but social distancing is encouraged. \n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/hybrid-community-meeting-shaping-ebmcs-new-potential-home/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising Events,Hybrid,Online
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: Gathering Kapwa: Connecting Filipinx Diaspora Through Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 27\, 2023 \n10:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nTeaching Team: Imee Contreras\, CMT-P\, Lorene Jabola\, Ph.D\, Victoria Mausisa\, Kimi Mojica\, Jonathan Relucio and Jessy Zapanta \nHybrid at East Bay Meditation Center and Online over Zoom \nJoin us for this inaugural gathering and embark on a journey of self-discovery\, healing\, and connection as we dive into the inquiry: Who are WE as Filipinx diaspora on this Dharma path together? How does it support us relating to each other\, to our ancestors\, and the causes and conditions of our world?  \n \nGuided by a cadre of Filipinx teachers\, this daylong retreat is a welcoming space open to self-identified Filipino/a/x/o practitioners of all levels\, from beginners to experienced meditators. Weaving in teachings of the Buddha\, we will offer ceremony\, meditation\, and movement practices\, alongside Dhamma talks and discussions that invite reflection\, compassion\, joy\, love and understanding on our path. Through the shared experiences and wisdom of the collective\, we will create a supportive and nurturing community that encourages growth and transformation.  \nThis hybrid format allows participants to join either in person at EBMC or virtually from the comfort of their own homes. All registered participants will be invited to bring an object from home to add to our community centerpiece and supplies for ritual will be forthcoming. Let us celebrate and make meaning together\, nuancing what our cultural identity means on our spiritual path.  \nThis program is suitable for both new and experienced meditators who self identify as Filipinx. \n \nImee Contreras is the founder of Mindfulness Asia\, and co-founder and principal teacher of Philippine Insight Meditation Community. Mentored by Thanissaro Bhikkhu\, Tara Brach\, Ph.D.\, and Carol Cano\, M.A.\, she received formal training at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. She is a mentor for Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach’s Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program and The Power of Awareness course\, serves as a Cross-Cultural Mindfulness teacher and Board Member at Braided Wisdom and an affiliate teacher at UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. She is a visiting teacher in various meditation centers around the world\, a founding Advisory Council member of the Global Compassion Coalition\, and is credentialled by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. \n \n\n\nLorene Jabola has been a student and practitioner of Buddhism since 1985. Her training as an educator and psychotherapist finds expression in teaching\, writing\, and consulting dedicated to awakening and finding one’s original voice. Her bicultural upbringing in the Philippines and Southern California\, education in Eastern and Western religious traditions and psychology\, and meditation practice in the Thai forest tradition infuse both personal and professional life. \nDevoted to social justice and integrative approaches to mental health\, Lorene helped found two community organizations in Minneapolis\, MN: Minnesota Psychoanalytic Society and Institute Psychotherapy Center and Midwest Meditation and Psychotherapy Institute. As a graduate of the Community Dharma Leaders Training Program IV (Spirit Rock Meditation Center\, CA)\, she is committed to supporting the development and growth of multicultural practitioners and leaders. \nIn her professional life Lorene enjoyed teaching (as core faculty of graduate psychology programs California and Minnesota) and clinical practice. Currently\, she provides consultation/mentoring to both individuals and professional organizations. \n\n\n \nVictoria Mausisa\, (she/siya/we)\, Filipina\, Lola/grandmother. Victoria began her practice over 20 years ago and is ordained in the Plum Village tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh\, Order of Interbeing. She is a community builder\, sangha and retreat leader. An advocate for racial and social justice\, she co-founded ARISE Sangha — Awakening Through Race\, Intersectionality and Social Equity. Victoria is called to heal communities of color and to cultivate inclusiveness. She is a graduate of East Bay Meditation Center’s Spiritual and Teacher Leader Program. A contemplative at heart who leans on authenticity and ritual\, Victoria thrives on spiritual practice and deep relationships with our ancestors\, our lands\, family\, and friends \n\n \n\n\n\nFirst introduced to mindfulness and the teachings of the Buddha in 2003\, through Thich Nhat Hahn and the Plum Village tradition\, Kimi has been student and practitioner ever since. A Community Teacher at East Bay Meditation Center\, their commitment to racial\, gender and healing justice is evident through the dynamic and ways they hold space and as a consultant\, facilitator\, coach\, and conflict transformation practitioner. \nAs a sangha builder and community leader\, Kimi is a graduate of EBMC’s Commit2Dharma program\, Spiritual Teacher and Leader training program\, has served as former Board Chair and later co-founder of Restorative Practices for Dharma Practitioners (RPDP) deep refuge group. Beyond EBMC they have had the privilege and joy of teaching at various sangha affinity groups (BIPOC\, QTPOC\, Queer/Trans/Non-Binary folx); daylongs and retreats at Braided Wisdom\, Dhamma Dena among others. Kimi loves connecting through ritual\, movement and nature\, centering liberatory practices that cultivate wholeness and well-being in everyday life. \n \nFor a decade\, Jonathan Relucio taught trauma-informed yoga\, meditation\, and mindfulness in urban schools\, mental health clinics and juvenile detention centers as a Senior Trainer for Niroga Institute. He has completed Spirit Rock’s Mindfulness\, Yoga and Meditation Training; Communities Rizing teacher training program; and East Bay Meditation Center’s Spiritual Teacher and Leadership training. Jonathan facilitates transformation in social justice movements with Rockwood Leadership Institute; integrates trauma-informed mindfulness with restorative circles for healing and racial equity as co-founder of AllThriveEd.org; and serves on the Healing Advisory council for Filipino Advocates for Justice. \nWith over 20 years of experience in social services\, community organizing\, training\, and leadership development\, Jonathan values yoga\, meditation\, indigenous medicine and dance as practices for liberation that heal us from the impact of oppressive systems. \n\n\n \n\n\nFounder of Healing Without Hierarchy & Kapwa Flow Somatic Meditation\, Jessy Zapanta (he\, she\, siya) is a community builder\, educator\, and survivor-centered mindful movement and meditation facilitator born and raised in the working-class\, BIPOC-majority parts of the lands known as the Bay Area (Ohlone territory). Jessy is a graduate of EBMC’s Practice in Transformative Action Program and inaugural two-year Spiritual Teacher and Leadership Program\, and is a co-founder of Dharma in Motion Sangha. Experienced in western and Asian bodywork\, counseling\, Raja Yoga\, qigong\, somatics\, and improv\, he has held space for queer\, trans\, gender-diverse\, disabled\, and neurodivergent folks of all ages. Siya is passionate about radical inclusion and access\, inviting the collective needs of participants into the room. With roots spanning across Pangasinan and Pampanga\, Nagasaki\, and Fujian\, Jessy’s path includes reclaiming diverse ancestral teachings\, trusting intuition\, and building intersectional\, intergenerational communities of care. \n\n\nCost: The teachings are regarded as priceless. So they are offered without a fee. You are invited to support the teachings and our efforts by contributing voluntary donations (the practice of “Dana”) for the expenses of the meditation center and the support of the teachers. \nTo make a gift to sustain the work of East Bay Meditation Center\, please do so via Paypal: paypal.me/eastbaymeditation or our website: eastbaymeditation.org/dana 100% of our programming is sliding scale and no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds. 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.  \nKimi Mojica will collect dana on behalf of the teachers via Cash\, Venmo:@Kimi-Mojica\, Paypal: kimi.mojica@gmail.com\, or CashApp:$KimiMojica. Please indicate “Teacher dana for 8/27 Gathering Kapwa EBMC” in the subject line.  \nParticipants will be asked to wear N95 or KN95 face masks and be fully vaccinated against covid19\, which at this time means having received the covid bivalent booster no less than two weeks before the event. (N95 face masks will be available at EBMC.) \nEast Bay Meditation Center is a scent free / fragrance free space and is wheelchair accessible. \nTo attend in person\, you need to be completely free of fragranced body and clothing products — more information and a list of fragrance free products\, including those that are especially good for people of color\, appears on our website: \n\nFragrance Free \n\n  \n\n\n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/kapwa/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hybrid
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SUMMARY:Every Body Every Mind Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Every Body Every Mind Sangha is a weekly practice group for people living with disabilities\, limitations\, differences and chronic illnesses. \nSundays \n6:00 pm – 7:30 pm \n  \nONLINE WITH SPECIAL HYBRID DATES \nMarch 23rd 2025 with Arisika Razak \nApril 20th 2025 with Anne Finger \nMay 18th 2025 with Mushim Ikeda \nJune 22nd 2025 with Anne Finger \nNo registration needed to attend these meetings in person. More hybrid dates may be announced in the future. \n  \nTo join online\, please email:  ebem at eastbaymeditation dot org to request a Zoom link.  \nPlease 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! \nEveryBody\, EveryMind Teacher Group: Debra Kerr\, Kenji Oshima\, Anne Finger\, Master John W. Ellis IV\, Beth Smith\, Mushim Ikeda\, Victor Jih\, & Zac Krohn \nFor more info\, visit the Every Body Every Mind Sangha Website.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/every-body-every-mind/2023-08-27/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230828T180000
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: Introduction to Mindfulness & Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Four Mondays 6-8:30pm \nAugust 21 & 28 and September 4 & 11 \nHybrid at East Bay Meditation Center and Online over Zoom \n \nMindfulness is an ancient teaching that has proven to be more relevant and beneficial in these current times. It has been scientifically proven to improve empathy\, manage stress levels\, and increase present moment awareness. This course is ideal for those who want to begin meditation practice\, develop consistency\, or to revive a long-term practice.  \nBeginners and seasoned practitioners are all welcome to explore the basics of mindfulness\, establish a daily practice\, incorporate various meditation practices\, and embody a mindful lifestyle. \nThis program is suitable for both new and experienced meditators. \nSpace is limited & registration is required.  \n \nImee Contreras is the founder of Mindfulness Asia\, and co-founder and principal teacher of Philippine Insight Meditation Community. Mentored by Thanissaro Bhikkhu\, Tara Brach\, Ph.D.\, and Carol Cano\, M.A.\, she received formal training at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. She is a mentor for Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach’s Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program and The Power of Awareness course\, serves as a Cross-Cultural Mindfulness teacher and Board Member at Braided Wisdom and an affiliate teacher at UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. She is a visiting teacher in various meditation centers around the world\, a founding Advisory Council member of the Global Compassion Coalition\, and is credentialled by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. \n \nJanet Roos is the COO\, Board Member\, and Teacher’s Assistant at Non-Profit Braided Wisdom\, a Cross-Cultural Mindfulness Organization. She holds certifications from Braided Wisdom’s Leadership Training Program and UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. Credentialed by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association\, she’s passionate about bringing Mindfulness Practices to diverse communities\, including Non-Profits\, University Athletes\, Corporations\, and others interested\, stemming from a family steeped in the beliefs of service and giving back. \n \nRamón Honea (He/They/Them) is a biracial\, gay\, second generation Oakland Chicano native\, he served for 20 years as a teacher/administrator in the SF/Oakland Unified School Districts. After that\, through therapy\, he found meditation and the East Bay Meditation Center’s “POC night” where he joined the coordinating committee in 2010 and served for several years. Obtained a mindfulness teaching credential through the Mindfulness Training Institute in 2019. Currently an Assistant Teacher in Braided Wisdom under teacher Carol Cano.and now working on a contract with EBMC to reopen the center to be an all hybrid center. They bring a “holding” experience from working at Spirit Rock Meditation Center as a residential Retreat Manager and from managing week long silent retreats in the desert. Obtained a mindfulness teaching credential through the Mindfulness Training Institute in 2019. Recently graduated from EBMC’s three year Spiritual Teacher Leader program (STL). \nCost: The teachings are regarded as priceless. So they are offered without a fee. You are invited to support the teachings and our efforts by contributing voluntary donations (the practice of “Dana”) for the expenses of the meditation center and the support of the teachers. \nTo make a gift to sustain the work of East Bay Meditation Center\, please do so via Paypal: paypal.me/eastbaymeditation or our website: eastbaymeditation.org/dana 100% of our programming is sliding scale and no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds. 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.  \nParticipants will be asked to wear N95 or KN95 face masks and be fully vaccinated against covid19\, which at this time means having received the covid bivalent booster no less than two weeks before the event. (N95 face masks will be available at EBMC.) \nTo attend in person\, you need to be completely free of fragranced body and clothing products — more information and a list of fragrance free products\, including those that are especially good for people of color\, appears on our website: \nhttps://eastbaymeditation.org/resources/fragrance-free-at-ebmc/ \nEast Bay Meditation Center is a scent free / fragrance free space and is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/intro-mindfulness/2023-08-28/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hybrid
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Trans/Gender-Expansive Deep Refuge Group
DESCRIPTION:Trans/Gender-Expansive Deep Refuge Group\nFourth Mondays (online over zoom)\n6:30-8pm PM PST \nThis 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! \nTo 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!
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/trans-genderqueer-peer-led-deep-refuge-group/2023-08-28/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230831T193000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: People of Color Sangha
DESCRIPTION:The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! \nThursdays\n7:30 – 9 PM PST \nClosed Captions Provided.  \nZoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website)\, and their Facebook group.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-people-of-color-sangha-3/2023-08-31/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230901T190000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Maha Sangha with Arisika Razak and Ramona Lisa-Ortiz Smith
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, January 7th Teachers: Arisika Razak and Ramona Lisa Ortiz-Smith \nMaha Sangha for All People & Communities\nCreating Freedom in Community\nEvery Friday night at EBMC\, 7:00 – 8:30pm. \nZoom Info: email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to ask for a Zoom link. \nThe EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation and dharma group with an emphasis on radical inclusivity and social justice. \nMaha is a Pali word meaning whole\, great\, larger/largest\, deepest\, and Sangha is a Pali word for community\, or community of practitioners. Together\, these words represent a place where all people and communities are warmly invited to explore the Dharma together in keeping with East Bay Meditation Center’s core mission to foster liberation\, personal and interpersonal healing\, social action\, and inclusive community building. We hope that you will join us. \nThe EBMC Maha Sangha’s leadership team of teachers\, dharma leaders\, and sangha members includes: Arisika Razak\, Baruch Golden\, Chinh Nguyen\, Crystal Johnson\, Fresh! Lev White\, Jd Doyle\, Lisa Moore\, Shahara Godfrey\, Syra Smith\, Shay\, and Anni Mackin. \nContact: mahasangha at eastbaymeditation org
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-maha-sangha-with-arisika-razak-and-ramona-lisa-ortiz-smith/2023-09-01/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230901T203000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Maha Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Maha Sangha for All People & Communities\nCreating Freedom in Community\nEvery Friday night\, 7:00 – 8:30pm. \nHybrid\, every 4th Friday of the month \nEvent 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 \nThe EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation and dharma group with an emphasis on radical inclusivity and social justice. \nMaha is a Pali word meaning whole\, great\, larger/largest\, deepest\, and Sangha is a Pali word for community\, or community of practitioners. Together\, these words represent a place where all people and communities are warmly invited to explore the Dharma together in keeping with East Bay Meditation Center’s core mission to foster liberation\, personal and interpersonal healing\, social action\, and inclusive community building. We hope that you will join us. \nThe EBMC Maha Sangha’s leadership team of teachers\, dharma leaders\, and sangha members includes: Arisika Razak\, Fresh! Lev White\,  Rebekah Eppley\, Sarwang Parikh and Shay. \nContact: mahasangha at eastbaymeditation org
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/maha-sangha/2023-09-01/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
GEO:37.8050656;-122.2660299
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230902T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230902T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125559
CREATED:20200406T020139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T225121Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: 8 Step Buddhist Recovery Deep Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday from 10AM – 11:30AM PST / PDT ONLINE \nCompassionate 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. \nThrough these practices we hope you gain a practice that can sustain you in your recovery. \nWe are a multi-recovery space. Whether you are navigating addiction to substances like drugs and alcohol\, or process addictions\, such as disordered eating\, codependency\, or sex and love addiction–you are welcome here. \nAdvance Registration is not required. \nFor additional information\, please contact: ebmcrecovery at gmail dot com.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/8-step-recovery/2023-09-02/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230903T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230903T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125559
CREATED:20220102T001510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T034417Z
UID:10008786-1693764000-1693769400@eastbaymeditation.org
SUMMARY:Every Body Every Mind Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Every Body Every Mind Sangha is a weekly practice group for people living with disabilities\, limitations\, differences and chronic illnesses. \nSundays \n6:00 pm – 7:30 pm \n  \nONLINE WITH SPECIAL HYBRID DATES \nMarch 23rd 2025 with Arisika Razak \nApril 20th 2025 with Anne Finger \nMay 18th 2025 with Mushim Ikeda \nJune 22nd 2025 with Anne Finger \nNo registration needed to attend these meetings in person. More hybrid dates may be announced in the future. \n  \nTo join online\, please email:  ebem at eastbaymeditation dot org to request a Zoom link.  \nPlease 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! \nEveryBody\, EveryMind Teacher Group: Debra Kerr\, Kenji Oshima\, Anne Finger\, Master John W. Ellis IV\, Beth Smith\, Mushim Ikeda\, Victor Jih\, & Zac Krohn \nFor more info\, visit the Every Body Every Mind Sangha Website.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/every-body-every-mind/2023-09-03/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
GEO:37.8050656;-122.2660299
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230904T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230904T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125559
CREATED:20230815T213613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230902T222037Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Apranihita: Meditation as Radical Rest
DESCRIPTION:Daylong Program – 10AM – 4PM \nLabor Day Monday\, September 4th \nOnline over Zoom \n \nApranihita: Meditation as Radical Rest \nThich Nhat Hanh identifies apranihita (aimlessness) as one of three doors of liberation. In the context of capitalist culture that values people based on their productivity\, the practice of apranihita invites us to feel our wholeness\, worth\, and perfection in our very being. Our facilitation team brings lived experience of chronic illness and psychiatric disability in our queer bodies of color. This practice has been central for some of us in navigating the world at these intersections. We hope to share how the practice can support us in rewriting dominant narratives around “laziness\,” value\, and rest.  \nIn this daylong retreat\, we will practice aimlessness and explore a relationship with this form of radical rest. Our time together will include talks\, breakout groups\, easeful meditation practice\, and opportunities to reflect on what rest means for you and your community. All levels of practice and familiarity with Buddhism and meditation are welcome! \nTEACHER BIOS:\n \nemiko (she/they) was raised with the Dharma through the Western Insight tradition and began practicing Vipassana meditation as a child. Ancestrally\, she comes from a long lineage of Jodo Shinshu Buddhist priests. Seeded with Insight meditation\, steeped in the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh\, guided by Kuan Yin\, touched deeply by Dzogchan\, and growing into Higashi Honganji\, emiko welcomes the many Dharma streams that flow through their life. They are a graduate of the East Bay Meditation Center’s first Spiritual Teacher & Leadership training and is currently a participant in the Sacred Mountain Sangha’s Dharmapala Training. She facilitates various sanghas locally and internationally\, and works to create Dharma spaces by and for marginalized groups such as sex workers\, and those disabled\, neurodiverse\, and/or chronically ill. As a mixed-raced\, mixed-Buddhist queer\, they practice holding contradictions with equanimity as they strive to co-create a more just and compassionate world. \n \nRahil Rojiani (they/them) is a queer\, genderfluid\, South Asian Ismaili Muslim\, and an abolitionist trauma-focused psychiatrist. Their Dharma journey is held in multiple Tibetan and Theravadin lineages\, including as a student of Lama Rod Owens. Rahil has been facilitating healing spaces and teaching meditation primarily for BIPOC and community organizers since 2014. With a particular love for element and shadow work\, Rahil is dedicated to the intersection of justice and somatic healing for collective liberation. \n \nGuangping Chu (all pronouns) is a student in the Plum Village tradition with the dharma name Playful Freedom of the Source. Meditation practice is an integral part of their healing journey\, which includes uprooting patriarchy\, singing to trees\, making reparations for intergenerational wealth\, navigating chronic Lyme Disease\, and generous amounts of play time. Guangping facilitates meditation in numerous spaces on land and online\, including Heartwood: A BIPOC Mindfulness Community.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-apranihita-meditation-as-radical-rest/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Classes,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230904T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230904T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125559
CREATED:20230722T000724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T210443Z
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: Introduction to Mindfulness & Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Four Mondays 6-8:30pm \nAugust 21 & 28 and September 4 & 11 \nHybrid at East Bay Meditation Center and Online over Zoom \n \nMindfulness is an ancient teaching that has proven to be more relevant and beneficial in these current times. It has been scientifically proven to improve empathy\, manage stress levels\, and increase present moment awareness. This course is ideal for those who want to begin meditation practice\, develop consistency\, or to revive a long-term practice.  \nBeginners and seasoned practitioners are all welcome to explore the basics of mindfulness\, establish a daily practice\, incorporate various meditation practices\, and embody a mindful lifestyle. \nThis program is suitable for both new and experienced meditators. \nSpace is limited & registration is required.  \n \nImee Contreras is the founder of Mindfulness Asia\, and co-founder and principal teacher of Philippine Insight Meditation Community. Mentored by Thanissaro Bhikkhu\, Tara Brach\, Ph.D.\, and Carol Cano\, M.A.\, she received formal training at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. She is a mentor for Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach’s Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program and The Power of Awareness course\, serves as a Cross-Cultural Mindfulness teacher and Board Member at Braided Wisdom and an affiliate teacher at UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. She is a visiting teacher in various meditation centers around the world\, a founding Advisory Council member of the Global Compassion Coalition\, and is credentialled by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. \n \nJanet Roos is the COO\, Board Member\, and Teacher’s Assistant at Non-Profit Braided Wisdom\, a Cross-Cultural Mindfulness Organization. She holds certifications from Braided Wisdom’s Leadership Training Program and UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. Credentialed by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association\, she’s passionate about bringing Mindfulness Practices to diverse communities\, including Non-Profits\, University Athletes\, Corporations\, and others interested\, stemming from a family steeped in the beliefs of service and giving back. \n \nRamón Honea (He/They/Them) is a biracial\, gay\, second generation Oakland Chicano native\, he served for 20 years as a teacher/administrator in the SF/Oakland Unified School Districts. After that\, through therapy\, he found meditation and the East Bay Meditation Center’s “POC night” where he joined the coordinating committee in 2010 and served for several years. Obtained a mindfulness teaching credential through the Mindfulness Training Institute in 2019. Currently an Assistant Teacher in Braided Wisdom under teacher Carol Cano.and now working on a contract with EBMC to reopen the center to be an all hybrid center. They bring a “holding” experience from working at Spirit Rock Meditation Center as a residential Retreat Manager and from managing week long silent retreats in the desert. Obtained a mindfulness teaching credential through the Mindfulness Training Institute in 2019. Recently graduated from EBMC’s three year Spiritual Teacher Leader program (STL). \nCost: The teachings are regarded as priceless. So they are offered without a fee. You are invited to support the teachings and our efforts by contributing voluntary donations (the practice of “Dana”) for the expenses of the meditation center and the support of the teachers. \nTo make a gift to sustain the work of East Bay Meditation Center\, please do so via Paypal: paypal.me/eastbaymeditation or our website: eastbaymeditation.org/dana 100% of our programming is sliding scale and no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds. 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.  \nParticipants will be asked to wear N95 or KN95 face masks and be fully vaccinated against covid19\, which at this time means having received the covid bivalent booster no less than two weeks before the event. (N95 face masks will be available at EBMC.) \nTo attend in person\, you need to be completely free of fragranced body and clothing products — more information and a list of fragrance free products\, including those that are especially good for people of color\, appears on our website: \nhttps://eastbaymeditation.org/resources/fragrance-free-at-ebmc/ \nEast Bay Meditation Center is a scent free / fragrance free space and is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/intro-mindfulness/2023-09-04/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230905T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230905T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125559
CREATED:20210710T180923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T193346Z
UID:10007358-1693940400-1693945800@eastbaymeditation.org
SUMMARY:HYBRID: Alphabet Sangha
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTuesdays\n7:00 – 8:30 pm \nHYBRID on First and Third Tuesdays of the month! Meet at EBMC or online. \nPlease email: alphabetsangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request Zoom link to join online.  \nFor more information\, visit the ALPHABET SANGHA WEBSITE
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-alphabet-sangha-2-2022-12-27/2023-09-05/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230907T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230907T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125559
CREATED:20240105T004032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T061022Z
UID:10009876-1694115000-1694120400@eastbaymeditation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE: People of Color Sangha
DESCRIPTION:The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! \nThursdays\n7:30 – 9 PM PST \nClosed Captions Provided.  \nZoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website)\, and their Facebook group.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-people-of-color-sangha-3/2023-09-07/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230908T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125559
CREATED:20211227T231358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211227T231454Z
UID:10007549-1694199600-1694205000@eastbaymeditation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE: Maha Sangha with Arisika Razak and Ramona Lisa-Ortiz Smith
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, January 7th Teachers: Arisika Razak and Ramona Lisa Ortiz-Smith \nMaha Sangha for All People & Communities\nCreating Freedom in Community\nEvery Friday night at EBMC\, 7:00 – 8:30pm. \nZoom Info: email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to ask for a Zoom link. \nThe EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation and dharma group with an emphasis on radical inclusivity and social justice. \nMaha is a Pali word meaning whole\, great\, larger/largest\, deepest\, and Sangha is a Pali word for community\, or community of practitioners. Together\, these words represent a place where all people and communities are warmly invited to explore the Dharma together in keeping with East Bay Meditation Center’s core mission to foster liberation\, personal and interpersonal healing\, social action\, and inclusive community building. We hope that you will join us. \nThe EBMC Maha Sangha’s leadership team of teachers\, dharma leaders\, and sangha members includes: Arisika Razak\, Baruch Golden\, Chinh Nguyen\, Crystal Johnson\, Fresh! Lev White\, Jd Doyle\, Lisa Moore\, Shahara Godfrey\, Syra Smith\, Shay\, and Anni Mackin. \nContact: mahasangha at eastbaymeditation org
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-maha-sangha-with-arisika-razak-and-ramona-lisa-ortiz-smith/2023-09-08/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230908T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125559
CREATED:20220108T015108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230416T181311Z
UID:10009073-1694199600-1694205000@eastbaymeditation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE: Maha Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Maha Sangha for All People & Communities\nCreating Freedom in Community\nEvery Friday night\, 7:00 – 8:30pm. \nHybrid\, every 4th Friday of the month \nEvent 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 \nThe EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation and dharma group with an emphasis on radical inclusivity and social justice. \nMaha is a Pali word meaning whole\, great\, larger/largest\, deepest\, and Sangha is a Pali word for community\, or community of practitioners. Together\, these words represent a place where all people and communities are warmly invited to explore the Dharma together in keeping with East Bay Meditation Center’s core mission to foster liberation\, personal and interpersonal healing\, social action\, and inclusive community building. We hope that you will join us. \nThe EBMC Maha Sangha’s leadership team of teachers\, dharma leaders\, and sangha members includes: Arisika Razak\, Fresh! Lev White\,  Rebekah Eppley\, Sarwang Parikh and Shay. \nContact: mahasangha at eastbaymeditation org
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/maha-sangha/2023-09-08/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
GEO:37.8050656;-122.2660299
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230909T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125559
CREATED:20200406T020139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T225121Z
UID:10006591-1694253600-1694259000@eastbaymeditation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE: 8 Step Buddhist Recovery Deep Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday from 10AM – 11:30AM PST / PDT ONLINE \nCompassionate 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. \nThrough these practices we hope you gain a practice that can sustain you in your recovery. \nWe are a multi-recovery space. Whether you are navigating addiction to substances like drugs and alcohol\, or process addictions\, such as disordered eating\, codependency\, or sex and love addiction–you are welcome here. \nAdvance Registration is not required. \nFor additional information\, please contact: ebmcrecovery at gmail dot com.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/8-step-recovery/2023-09-09/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125559
CREATED:20161201T205532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T004730Z
UID:10005563-1694286000-1694293200@eastbaymeditation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE: Multiracial Peer-Led Deep Refuge Group
DESCRIPTION: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). \nNewcomers welcome- please contact us before your first visit: mrdrcoordinators at googlegroups dot com
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/multiracial-peer-led-deep-refuge-group-2018-01-13/2023-09-09/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
GEO:37.8050656;-122.2660299
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T125559
CREATED:20220309T024502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T004341Z
UID:10009246-1694340000-1694347200@eastbaymeditation.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE & HYBRID: White and Awakening in Sangha: Continuing on the Path
DESCRIPTION:White and Awakening in Sangha: Continuing on the Path – Appreciative Joy and Equanimity \nAugust 13 (hybrid)\, September 10 (online)\, October 8 (hybrid)\, November 12 (online)\, December 3 (hybrid)\, 2023 \n10:00am – 12:00pm Pacific Time with Crystal Johnson\, Heather Lear and special guests \nTime Zone Converter – Closed Captioning Provided \n \nAll registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.  \n  \nSince we first launched the White and Awakening in Sangha course in 2014 (and its sibling/cousin courses at SRMC\, SFZC\, SZBA and Branching Streams) we have had the privilege of being in community with hundreds of white identified people seeking to see more clearly into the delusion of race and move into wise action to disrupt the operation of white supremacy culture and the harm of race-based oppression. Many of you have asked for a regular forum to support your ongoing (un)learning and action.  \nIt is said that Wisdom and Compassion are the two “wings” of the Dharma; both are needed for travel on the path to awakening. The Brahmaviharas (Divine Abodes) are the essence of the Buddha’s heart teachings\, the cultivation of states that support the Compassion wing. By by cultivating these we create the conditions for wise discernment in navigating our work of social justice.  \nThis spring\, we focused on the first two Brahmaviharas: Metta (Lovingkindness) and Karuna (Compassion). This fall\, we will consider the other two\, namely Mudita (Appreciative Joy) and Equanimity. Together\, these four practices provide the heart-support we need to engage in wise social action and move to address the suffering of racial conditioning\, to help us stay present and engaged without burning out! \nOur social conditioning presents many sorts of obstacles to our efforts. Do you feel that others do more or are better than you\, that you will never measure up? Do you get frustrated\, discouraged and/or self-critical when things don’t go the way you want them to? Do you feel pressure to “fix everything” “right now?” The practices of Mudita and Equanimity support us to avoid the pitfalls of taking sides\, clinging to views\, resentment\, competitiveness\, resignation and despair. Combined with metta and compassion\, we can skillfully choose the most effective and sustainable ways to practice anti-racism. \nIn this series\, we will offer brief dharma talks\, guided practice\, small and large group sharing and discussion\, and\, of course\, lots of resources and some new readings. If you would like to be part of an optional\, small\, peer-led group in between meetings\, we will help you connect with other participants. We will offer partial recordings of the sessions for those who can’t attend live\, and still want to join us. \nIf you are white and have not taken the original course\, you are welcome here; just know that this is not a beginning discussion. If you are biracial or otherwise identify with a significant dose of European ancestry\, you are also welcome. Again\, just know that our focus is on whiteness and white conditioning. \nA technical note: You should receive a confirmation email within a day of completing your registration. If you don’t receive this email\, please contact us at whiteandawakening@eastbaymeditation.org so that we can troubleshoot this issue! \nAbout the money: at the East Bay Meditation Center (EBMC)\, we practice Gift Economics\, which means\, among other things\, that we welcome you into our community\, and invite you to contribute according to your capacity and inspiration\, rather than as if you are purchasing a product/course. Those of you who have taken the course know that the teachers have always donated their time and wisdom as a personal practice of reparation. All proceeds from your registration contributions will go to support the East Bay Meditation Center (EBMC). By donating to EBMC\, you are supporting a community founded and dedicated to creating a dharma refuge for BIPOC\, LGBTQI2+\, people with disabilities\, other marginalized communities\, and everyone (including us white identified folks) who seek to end suffering and cultivate happiness. Our mission is to foster liberation\, personal and interpersonal healing\, social action\, and inclusive community building. We hope that you will join us. \nTo make a gift to sustain the work of East Bay Meditation Center\, please do so via or our website: eastbaymeditation.org/dana. \n \nCrystal Johnson is a retired clinical psychologist and a Community Teacher at the East Bay Meditation Center (EBMC) in Oakland\, CA\, where she also serves on the Leadership Sangha (Board) and as a member of the Radical Inclusivity Committee. She completed the year long Commit2Dharma training at EBMC\, as well as the 2-year Dedicated Practitioner Program and the 2-year Community Dharma Leader Program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. In her teaching\, she focuses on creating/co-creating programs for white dharma practitioners seeking to build awareness\, knowledge and skills to challenge the dynamics of white privilege and race-based oppression\, and create truly inclusive sangha. Her courses include White and Awakening in Sangha at EBMC\, Unpacking Whiteness: Reflection and Action at the San Francisco Zen Center\, White and Awakening Together at Spirit Rock Meditation Center\, Unpacking Whiteness for the Soto Zen Buddhist Association and Unpacking the Whiteness of Leadership for Branching Streams. She offers consultation to individuals and organizations seeking to disrupt the practices of white supremacy culture and support change toward racial equity. \n  \n \nHeather Lear\, MIB (she/her)\, was born and raised with the Dharma in a family of Insight Meditation practitioners. She has served on the teaching team offering the 6-month White and Awakening in Sangha (WAS) program at East Bay Meditation Center since 2019\, and currently serves as the Program Manager at Spirit Rock Meditation Center.  \nHeather is a graduate of Spirit Rock’s Advanced Practitioners Program (APP)\, the Sati Center’s Buddhist Chaplaincy Training\, Radiant Heart Qigong Teacher Training\, Awakening Joy Teacher Training\, and is currently training in Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness (TSM).  \n  \n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-white-and-awakening-in-sangha-continuing-on-the-path/2023-09-10/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:Every Body Every Mind Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Every Body Every Mind Sangha is a weekly practice group for people living with disabilities\, limitations\, differences and chronic illnesses. \nSundays \n6:00 pm – 7:30 pm \n  \nONLINE WITH SPECIAL HYBRID DATES \nMarch 23rd 2025 with Arisika Razak \nApril 20th 2025 with Anne Finger \nMay 18th 2025 with Mushim Ikeda \nJune 22nd 2025 with Anne Finger \nNo registration needed to attend these meetings in person. More hybrid dates may be announced in the future. \n  \nTo join online\, please email:  ebem at eastbaymeditation dot org to request a Zoom link.  \nPlease 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! \nEveryBody\, EveryMind Teacher Group: Debra Kerr\, Kenji Oshima\, Anne Finger\, Master John W. Ellis IV\, Beth Smith\, Mushim Ikeda\, Victor Jih\, & Zac Krohn \nFor more info\, visit the Every Body Every Mind Sangha Website.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/every-body-every-mind/2023-09-10/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: Introduction to Mindfulness & Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Four Mondays 6-8:30pm \nAugust 21 & 28 and September 4 & 11 \nHybrid at East Bay Meditation Center and Online over Zoom \n \nMindfulness is an ancient teaching that has proven to be more relevant and beneficial in these current times. It has been scientifically proven to improve empathy\, manage stress levels\, and increase present moment awareness. This course is ideal for those who want to begin meditation practice\, develop consistency\, or to revive a long-term practice.  \nBeginners and seasoned practitioners are all welcome to explore the basics of mindfulness\, establish a daily practice\, incorporate various meditation practices\, and embody a mindful lifestyle. \nThis program is suitable for both new and experienced meditators. \nSpace is limited & registration is required.  \n \nImee Contreras is the founder of Mindfulness Asia\, and co-founder and principal teacher of Philippine Insight Meditation Community. Mentored by Thanissaro Bhikkhu\, Tara Brach\, Ph.D.\, and Carol Cano\, M.A.\, she received formal training at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. She is a mentor for Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach’s Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program and The Power of Awareness course\, serves as a Cross-Cultural Mindfulness teacher and Board Member at Braided Wisdom and an affiliate teacher at UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. She is a visiting teacher in various meditation centers around the world\, a founding Advisory Council member of the Global Compassion Coalition\, and is credentialled by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. \n \nJanet Roos is the COO\, Board Member\, and Teacher’s Assistant at Non-Profit Braided Wisdom\, a Cross-Cultural Mindfulness Organization. She holds certifications from Braided Wisdom’s Leadership Training Program and UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. Credentialed by the International Mindfulness Teachers Association\, she’s passionate about bringing Mindfulness Practices to diverse communities\, including Non-Profits\, University Athletes\, Corporations\, and others interested\, stemming from a family steeped in the beliefs of service and giving back. \n \nRamón Honea (He/They/Them) is a biracial\, gay\, second generation Oakland Chicano native\, he served for 20 years as a teacher/administrator in the SF/Oakland Unified School Districts. After that\, through therapy\, he found meditation and the East Bay Meditation Center’s “POC night” where he joined the coordinating committee in 2010 and served for several years. Obtained a mindfulness teaching credential through the Mindfulness Training Institute in 2019. Currently an Assistant Teacher in Braided Wisdom under teacher Carol Cano.and now working on a contract with EBMC to reopen the center to be an all hybrid center. They bring a “holding” experience from working at Spirit Rock Meditation Center as a residential Retreat Manager and from managing week long silent retreats in the desert. Obtained a mindfulness teaching credential through the Mindfulness Training Institute in 2019. Recently graduated from EBMC’s three year Spiritual Teacher Leader program (STL). \nCost: The teachings are regarded as priceless. So they are offered without a fee. You are invited to support the teachings and our efforts by contributing voluntary donations (the practice of “Dana”) for the expenses of the meditation center and the support of the teachers. \nTo make a gift to sustain the work of East Bay Meditation Center\, please do so via Paypal: paypal.me/eastbaymeditation or our website: eastbaymeditation.org/dana 100% of our programming is sliding scale and no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds. 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.  \nParticipants will be asked to wear N95 or KN95 face masks and be fully vaccinated against covid19\, which at this time means having received the covid bivalent booster no less than two weeks before the event. (N95 face masks will be available at EBMC.) \nTo attend in person\, you need to be completely free of fragranced body and clothing products — more information and a list of fragrance free products\, including those that are especially good for people of color\, appears on our website: \nhttps://eastbaymeditation.org/resources/fragrance-free-at-ebmc/ \nEast Bay Meditation Center is a scent free / fragrance free space and is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/intro-mindfulness/2023-09-11/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Hybrid
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Social Justice Lunchtime Sangha - Peer Led Deep Refuge group
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\n\nContact: socialjustice at eastbaymeditation dot org
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/social-justice-lunchtime-sangha-2020-07-14/2023-09-12/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T190000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Kwan Yin Dharmas: Compassion Practice for Queer and Trans People
DESCRIPTION:Class Series\, Thursday evenings  \nSept 14\, 21\, 28 – 5:30-7 PM \nOnline over Zoom \n \nKwan Yin Dharmas: Compassion Practice for Queer and Trans People \nWelcome to a transformative class series designed exclusively for queer and trans individuals\, where the guiding light of Kwan Yin’s compassion will illuminate your path. \n🕊️ About the Class Series: \nKwan Yin is the bodhisattva who “hears the cries of suffering of the world with ease.” She/They is always extending their compassion and protection to us\, we need only to call on them to strengthen our relationship to what she’s offering: safety\, guidance and belonging for all queer and trans people.  \nIn this class we will work with the dharmas of compassion (karuna)\, equanimity (upekkha) and loving kindness (metta)\, calling the bodhisattva to us through chanting their invocation\, to hold and protect queer and trans people everywhere. No experience\, or even interest\, in working with a deity is necessary. Each class will include embodied practice in compassion and the felt sense of safety\, and discussion in small groups. \n  \nTEACHER BIOS:\n \nemiko (she/they) was raised with the Dharma through the Western Insight tradition and began practicing Vipassana meditation as a child. Ancestrally\, she comes from a long lineage of Jodo Shinshu Buddhist priests. Seeded with Insight meditation\, steeped in the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh\, guided by Kuan Yin\, touched deeply by Dzogchan\, and growing into Higashi Honganji\, emiko welcomes the many Dharma streams that flow through their life. They are a graduate of the East Bay Meditation Center’s first Spiritual Teacher & Leadership training and is currently a participant in the Sacred Mountain Sangha’s Dharmapala Training. She facilitates various sanghas locally and internationally\, and works to create Dharma spaces by and for marginalized groups such as sex workers\, and those disabled\, neurodiverse\, and/or chronically ill. As a mixed-raced\, mixed-Buddhist queer\, they practice holding contradictions with equanimity as they strive to co-create a more just and compassionate world. \n \nReam\, pronouns: She/They. Ream is a queer organizer and somatics practitioner of European ancestry currently in Oakland\, CA\, organizing for economic and racial justice and immigrants’ rights\, working for over 25 years in the labor movement and currently as the Strategic Campaigns Director for the United Domestic Workers’ Union. Ream is a graduate of EBMC’s PITA and WAS programs and is a co-founder of the Social Justice Sangha. Ream is a practitioner with Generative Somatics\, teaching “Somatics for White Racial Justice Organizers” and holds trauma healing groups with activists and movement leaders.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-kwan-yin-dharmas-compassion-practice-for-queer-and-trans-people/2023-09-14/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Online
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: People of Color Sangha
DESCRIPTION:The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! \nThursdays\n7:30 – 9 PM PST \nClosed Captions Provided.  \nZoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website)\, and their Facebook group.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-people-of-color-sangha-3/2023-09-14/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230915T203000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Maha Sangha with Arisika Razak and Ramona Lisa-Ortiz Smith
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, January 7th Teachers: Arisika Razak and Ramona Lisa Ortiz-Smith \nMaha Sangha for All People & Communities\nCreating Freedom in Community\nEvery Friday night at EBMC\, 7:00 – 8:30pm. \nZoom Info: email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to ask for a Zoom link. \nThe EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation and dharma group with an emphasis on radical inclusivity and social justice. \nMaha is a Pali word meaning whole\, great\, larger/largest\, deepest\, and Sangha is a Pali word for community\, or community of practitioners. Together\, these words represent a place where all people and communities are warmly invited to explore the Dharma together in keeping with East Bay Meditation Center’s core mission to foster liberation\, personal and interpersonal healing\, social action\, and inclusive community building. We hope that you will join us. \nThe EBMC Maha Sangha’s leadership team of teachers\, dharma leaders\, and sangha members includes: Arisika Razak\, Baruch Golden\, Chinh Nguyen\, Crystal Johnson\, Fresh! Lev White\, Jd Doyle\, Lisa Moore\, Shahara Godfrey\, Syra Smith\, Shay\, and Anni Mackin. \nContact: mahasangha at eastbaymeditation org
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-maha-sangha-with-arisika-razak-and-ramona-lisa-ortiz-smith/2023-09-15/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Maha Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Maha Sangha for All People & Communities\nCreating Freedom in Community\nEvery Friday night\, 7:00 – 8:30pm. \nHybrid\, every 4th Friday of the month \nEvent 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 \nThe EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation and dharma group with an emphasis on radical inclusivity and social justice. \nMaha is a Pali word meaning whole\, great\, larger/largest\, deepest\, and Sangha is a Pali word for community\, or community of practitioners. Together\, these words represent a place where all people and communities are warmly invited to explore the Dharma together in keeping with East Bay Meditation Center’s core mission to foster liberation\, personal and interpersonal healing\, social action\, and inclusive community building. We hope that you will join us. \nThe EBMC Maha Sangha’s leadership team of teachers\, dharma leaders\, and sangha members includes: Arisika Razak\, Fresh! Lev White\,  Rebekah Eppley\, Sarwang Parikh and Shay. \nContact: mahasangha at eastbaymeditation org
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/maha-sangha/2023-09-15/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T113000
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CREATED:20200406T020139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T225121Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: 8 Step Buddhist Recovery Deep Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday from 10AM – 11:30AM PST / PDT ONLINE \nCompassionate 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. \nThrough these practices we hope you gain a practice that can sustain you in your recovery. \nWe are a multi-recovery space. Whether you are navigating addiction to substances like drugs and alcohol\, or process addictions\, such as disordered eating\, codependency\, or sex and love addiction–you are welcome here. \nAdvance Registration is not required. \nFor additional information\, please contact: ebmcrecovery at gmail dot com.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/8-step-recovery/2023-09-16/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Practice Groups
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