The Buddha’s “How to” Guide to a Life of Happiness and Well-being

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

Class Series led by Mushim Ikeda Everyone wants to live and be happy, yet human life is marked by suffering. Many are intimately and historically affected by social injustice, and we all experience loss of what is dear to us, sickness, aging, and death.  How do we develop wisdom (insight) and spiritual strength (a practice […]

Taming Anxiety

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

Led by Rev. Keiryu Liên Shutt Does your mind seem to “be all over the place”? Do you find yourself worrying a lot? Do you feel easily overwhelmed and filled with anxiety? Do you obsess about “shoulds’” and “coulds’” and, therefore, find it hard to focus? Buddhist teachings and meditation practices have long addressed ways to […]

Calming the Heartmind: Practicing Love, Compassion, Joy & Equanimity

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

Part of EBMC's Core Buddhist Teachings: 5-Month Curriculum Open to all with Mushim Ikeda, Debra Kerr, JD Doyle Wednesdays, April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2018 Mushim April 4 and 25. Debra Kerr April 11. JD Doyle April 18. 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Brahmaviharas (Divine Abodes), also called the Four Immeasurables, are Buddhist […]

Family Practice: Opening the Heart through the Buddha’s Teachings

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

Family Practice Class: Opening the Heart through the Buddha's Teachings For Children Ages 0-13 and Family / Caregivers Led by Baruch Golden, Fresh! White, Jenn Biehn, Michele Ku, Keisha Turner & Shahara Godfrey Sunday, April 8th 10:00 am – 12:30 pm We invite you to come and help create the diverse family sangha at EBMC.  We welcome […]

Expanding Our Hearts: The Three Directions of Forgiveness

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

Led by Konda Mason & Lama Tsomo This is the first installment of a three-part series on the three directions of forgiveness; forgiving self, forgiving others and asking for forgiveness.  We will begin with focusing on forgiving ourselves, which forms the foundation for the other directions of forgiveness.   We have all done things to […]

Calming the Heartmind: Practicing Love, Compassion, Joy & Equanimity

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

Part of EBMC's Core Buddhist Teachings: 5-Month Curriculum Open to all with Mushim Ikeda, Debra Kerr, JD Doyle Wednesdays, April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2018 Mushim April 4 and 25. Debra Kerr April 11. JD Doyle April 18. 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Brahmaviharas (Divine Abodes), also called the Four Immeasurables, are Buddhist […]

Teen Sangha: Spring & Summer Session

Teen Sangha: Spring & Summer Session

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

EBMC Teen Sangha –  Spring & Summer 2018 Wednesdays: April 11th - June 20th, 2018 7:00 – 8:45PM Open to teens, ages 14-19 EBMC Teen Sangha is a weekly meditation group for teens, ages 14-19. Our focus will be on creating deeper relationships with ourselves and each other, having fun, getting real and supporting each […]

Love Letters to Ourselves

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

For Self Identified Women Led by Shahara Godfrey Love Letters to Ourselves is a daylong retreat rooted in self-care and self-compassion, which is essential to our modern lives and Dharma practice. Together, we will write, reflect, move and meditate as a sacred and beloved community. Women are invited to bring a journal for writing and […]

Calming the Heartmind: Practicing Love, Compassion, Joy & Equanimity

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

Part of EBMC's Core Buddhist Teachings: 5-Month Curriculum Open to all with Mushim Ikeda, Debra Kerr, JD Doyle Wednesdays, April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2018 Mushim April 4 and 25. Debra Kerr April 11. JD Doyle April 18. 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Brahmaviharas (Divine Abodes), also called the Four Immeasurables, are Buddhist […]

Teen Sangha: Spring & Summer Session

Teen Sangha: Spring & Summer Session

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

EBMC Teen Sangha –  Spring & Summer 2018 Wednesdays: April 11th - June 20th, 2018 7:00 – 8:45PM Open to teens, ages 14-19 EBMC Teen Sangha is a weekly meditation group for teens, ages 14-19. Our focus will be on creating deeper relationships with ourselves and each other, having fun, getting real and supporting each […]