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SUMMARY:IN PERSON: Silent Meditation Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays and Thursdays in January (9\, 11\, 16\, 18\, 23\, 25\, 30) \n11 AM to 1 PM PT\n \nIn Person Only \nYou’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 the bell every half hour. Our Library and Compassion Room will be available for use. You may also enjoy a cup of tea in our Kitchen. \nIn person participants are asked to use an N95 or KN95 mask. For those wishing to practice in person\, space will be limited to 40 people to allow ample space for social distancing. N95 face masks will be available at EBMC. See our complete Safety and COVID guidelines here: https://eastbaymeditation.org/covid-19-updates/\n \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. \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.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/in-person-silent-meditation-drop-in/2024-01-16/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240116T190000
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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-2-2022-12-27-2/2024-01-16/
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:20240117T120000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Midday Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Join our peer-led multicultural sangha for silent meditation practice and community building. \nEvery Wednesday\n12:00 – 12:45pm PST   Silent sitting\, standing or lying down meditation with optional walking meditation. \n12:55 – 1:35pm PST   Facilitated conversation about our practice and being the dharma in the world \nHYBRID EVERY FIRST WEDNESDAY\, ONLINE FOR OTHER MEETINGS (unless otherwise noted) \nMidday Sangha Coordinating Committee:\nemiko yoshikami\, Jennie Powe Runde\, Sakshi Uomoto\, Elese Lebsack and Robert Gavino \nemail middaysangha at eastbaymeditation dot org for zoom link and password 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-midday-sangha-9/2024-01-17/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240117T203000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Beginning a Meditation Practice
DESCRIPTION:4 Class series\, Wednesdays January 3\, 10\, 17 and 24\, 2024\nOnline on Zoom\n \n6:30 – 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter)  \nClosed Captioning Provided \nPart of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 7-month Curriculum \nAre you looking for a way to start a mindfulness meditation practice\, but don’t quite know how? These four classes will give you the basics of stationary and walking/gentle movement meditation in the vipassana (insight) style\, and metta (loving kindness or good will) meditation. Don’t worry about “getting it right” – if you can sit – on a folding chair\, on floor cushions\, in a wheelchair – or lie down – and breathe\, you’re off to a good start! This series is for those seeking stress reduction\, or it can be the gateway to those new to Buddhism. Meditation can help you\, over time\, to develop a sense of increased physical well-being\, mental clarity\, compassionate connection\, and spiritual growth. \n \nPlease note: Registered participants will receive a zoom link to join us online with their Eventbrite confirmation email. Thank you for your support \nTHIS CLASS IS ONLINE ONLY \nUniversal Access Requests on Zoom: \n\nPlease do not use virtual or blurred backgrounds\nPlease keep your camera still when it’s turned on\nPlease repeat your name when you speak\nFacilitators will attempt to read any comments in the chat out loud\nA good microphone\, strong internet connection\, and quiet environment help with audio access\nPlease mute when you’re not speaking\n\nTeacher Bio: \n \nMushim Patricia Ikeda is an internationally-known secular mindfulness and Buddhist teacher working primarily with justice activists and Black\, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) meditation practitioners. A core teacher at East Bay Meditation Center in Oakland\, California\, she is an author whose writing has been published in Lion’s Roar\, Tricycle\, Buddhadharma and various anthologies. She is the founding and guiding teacher of EBMC’s Practice in Transformative Action\, a yearlong program that completed its tenth cohort in July 2023\, providing secular mindfulness training for justice activists and agents of change. Mushim was selected by Lion’s Roar Buddhist media magazine as one of twenty-six “Great Buddhist Teachers” in the January 2022 issue. If you would like to make a gift to our beloved teacher\, please do so via Venmo: @MushimPatricia-Ikeda or PayPal: info@mushimikeda.com \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 \nTo offer a gift to support the teachings\, please do so Venmo: Mushim Ikeda @MushimPatricia-Ikeda or PayPal: info@mushimikeda.com \nTo make a gift to sustain the work of East Bay Meditation Center\, please do so via 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.  \nAll registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.  Those who can attend in person need to be fully Covid vaccinated and wear N95 or KN95 masks. If you feel ill\, we ask that you stay home and participate via Zoom\, in order to support the health of the Sangha (community). Questions: admin@eastbaymeditation.org
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/hybrid-beginning-a-meditation-practice/2024-01-17/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Online
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SUMMARY:IN PERSON: Silent Meditation Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays and Thursdays in January (9\, 11\, 16\, 18\, 23\, 25\, 30) \n11 AM to 1 PM PT\n \nIn Person Only \nYou’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 the bell every half hour. Our Library and Compassion Room will be available for use. You may also enjoy a cup of tea in our Kitchen. \nIn person participants are asked to use an N95 or KN95 mask. For those wishing to practice in person\, space will be limited to 40 people to allow ample space for social distancing. N95 face masks will be available at EBMC. See our complete Safety and COVID guidelines here: https://eastbaymeditation.org/covid-19-updates/\n \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. \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.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/in-person-silent-meditation-drop-in-4/2024-01-18/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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SUMMARY:HYBRID: People of Color Sangha
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! \nThursdays\n7 – 8:30 PM PST \n(please note the 7pm start time is new for 2024) \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/people-of-color-sangha-3/2024-01-18/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Practice Groups
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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/2024-01-19/
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:20240119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240119T203000
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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/2024-01-19/
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:20240120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240120T170000
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: Healing the Father Wound: Drama Therapy and the Dharma
DESCRIPTION:January 20\, 2024 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm\n\n\n\nOpen to male-identified participants \nwith Melvin Escobar and Armand Volkas \n\nMany of us come to the practice of meditation to undo karmic knots – traumas that build up in our bodies\, minds\, and hearts. The father wound is a major kind of karmic knot that\, when addressed\, can help us heal individual and collective wounds. We will start the day with a dharma talk that provides context about how patriarchal masculinity distorts our relationships to ourselves and others\, and then use drama therapy techniques (including improvisation\, acting\, psychodrama and Playback Theatre) to help us connect to our true nature and needs as men on a spiritual path. No previous experience in theater needed – shy people are welcome!\n\n\n\nRegistration: Registration is required and space is limited to 20 participants. \nCost: There is no registration fee for attending this event\, nor most EBMC events. However\, EBMC is not independently funded. The Center and the teachers will be sustained only by your voluntary donations (the practice of generous giving\, or “dana”). Please donate generously\, in proportion to your ability: \n* Either online (you will be offered an opportunity during the online registration process to donate to EBMC; the teachers will not receive any part of this online donation).\n* Or at the event\, in the two baskets at EBMC\, one for the Center\, the second for the Teacher. \nThank you for your generosity. EBMC will be only be sustained through our collective generosity. \nTeacher Bio: \n \n\n\n\nMelvin Escobar is a bilingual-bicultural Dharma teacher\, licensed psychotherapist\, and certified yoga instructor. He is a graduate of EBMC’s Commit to Dharma\, and for more than a decade has served EBMC in a variety of roles\, including on the development team for Resilience\, Refuge and (R)evolution\, a six-month leadership program for People of Color. He is a U.S.-born bilingual-bi-cultural Salvadoran who has walked the path of service for most of his life\, drawing on his life experiences as a working-class queer man of color. Having encountered the priceless wisdom embodied in Buddhism and Yoga\, he continues daily to learn the revolutionary potential of body-centered contemplative practices for personal and social healing.\n\n\n\n\n\nTo support the teachings\, please do so via: \nPayPal: melvin@melvinescobar.com\nVenmo: @Melvin-Escobar\n\n\n\n\n \nArmand Volkas\, MFT\, RDT/BCT is a psychotherapist\, drama therapist and theatre director. He is Clinical Director of the Living Arts Counseling Center in Emeryville\, Associate Professor in the Drama Therapy and Expressive Arts Therapy Programs at CIIS\, Director of the Living Arts Playback Theatre Ensemble and founder of Healing the Wounds of History\, an approach that uses the power of drama and expressive arts therapy to heal generational\, historical and collective trauma. Volkas is the son of Auschwitz survivors and resistance fighters from World War II. He was moved by his personal struggle with this legacy to address the issues that arose from it: identity\, victimization and perpetration\, meaning and grief. Healing the Wounds of History helps participants work through the burden of such legacies by transforming their pain into constructive action. At the heart of Armand’s work is a respect for the power of personal story to build bridges between people and cultures. \n  \nFragrance-free: In order to protect the health of community members with environmental illness\, please do not wear fragranced products (including “natural” fragrances) or clothes laundered in fragranced products to EBMC. \nEBMC is wheelchair accessible. \nTo make a gift to sustain the work of East Bay Meditation Center\, please do so via 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.  \nAll registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.  Those who can attend in person need to be fully Covid vaccinated and wear N95 or KN95 masks. If you feel ill\, we ask that you stay home and participate via Zoom\, in order to support the health of the Sangha (community). Questions: admin@eastbaymeditation.org
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/in-person-healing-the-father-wound-drama-therapy-and-the-dharma/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,In-Person Only
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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/2024-01-20/
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:20240121T180000
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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/2024-01-21/
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:20240122T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240122T200000
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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/2024-01-22/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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SUMMARY:IN PERSON: Silent Meditation Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays and Thursdays in January (9\, 11\, 16\, 18\, 23\, 25\, 30) \n11 AM to 1 PM PT\n \nIn Person Only \nYou’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 the bell every half hour. Our Library and Compassion Room will be available for use. You may also enjoy a cup of tea in our Kitchen. \nIn person participants are asked to use an N95 or KN95 mask. For those wishing to practice in person\, space will be limited to 40 people to allow ample space for social distancing. N95 face masks will be available at EBMC. See our complete Safety and COVID guidelines here: https://eastbaymeditation.org/covid-19-updates/\n \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. \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.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/in-person-silent-meditation-drop-in/2024-01-23/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T133500
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Midday Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Join our peer-led multicultural sangha for silent meditation practice and community building. \nEvery Wednesday\n12:00 – 12:45pm PST   Silent sitting\, standing or lying down meditation with optional walking meditation. \n12:55 – 1:35pm PST   Facilitated conversation about our practice and being the dharma in the world \nHYBRID EVERY FIRST WEDNESDAY\, ONLINE FOR OTHER MEETINGS (unless otherwise noted) \nMidday Sangha Coordinating Committee:\nemiko yoshikami\, Jennie Powe Runde\, Sakshi Uomoto\, Elese Lebsack and Robert Gavino \nemail middaysangha at eastbaymeditation dot org for zoom link and password 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-midday-sangha-10/2024-01-24/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T203000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Beginning a Meditation Practice
DESCRIPTION:4 Class series\, Wednesdays January 3\, 10\, 17 and 24\, 2024\nOnline on Zoom\n \n6:30 – 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter)  \nClosed Captioning Provided \nPart of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 7-month Curriculum \nAre you looking for a way to start a mindfulness meditation practice\, but don’t quite know how? These four classes will give you the basics of stationary and walking/gentle movement meditation in the vipassana (insight) style\, and metta (loving kindness or good will) meditation. Don’t worry about “getting it right” – if you can sit – on a folding chair\, on floor cushions\, in a wheelchair – or lie down – and breathe\, you’re off to a good start! This series is for those seeking stress reduction\, or it can be the gateway to those new to Buddhism. Meditation can help you\, over time\, to develop a sense of increased physical well-being\, mental clarity\, compassionate connection\, and spiritual growth. \n \nPlease note: Registered participants will receive a zoom link to join us online with their Eventbrite confirmation email. Thank you for your support \nTHIS CLASS IS ONLINE ONLY \nUniversal Access Requests on Zoom: \n\nPlease do not use virtual or blurred backgrounds\nPlease keep your camera still when it’s turned on\nPlease repeat your name when you speak\nFacilitators will attempt to read any comments in the chat out loud\nA good microphone\, strong internet connection\, and quiet environment help with audio access\nPlease mute when you’re not speaking\n\nTeacher Bio: \n \nMushim Patricia Ikeda is an internationally-known secular mindfulness and Buddhist teacher working primarily with justice activists and Black\, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) meditation practitioners. A core teacher at East Bay Meditation Center in Oakland\, California\, she is an author whose writing has been published in Lion’s Roar\, Tricycle\, Buddhadharma and various anthologies. She is the founding and guiding teacher of EBMC’s Practice in Transformative Action\, a yearlong program that completed its tenth cohort in July 2023\, providing secular mindfulness training for justice activists and agents of change. Mushim was selected by Lion’s Roar Buddhist media magazine as one of twenty-six “Great Buddhist Teachers” in the January 2022 issue. If you would like to make a gift to our beloved teacher\, please do so via Venmo: @MushimPatricia-Ikeda or PayPal: info@mushimikeda.com \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 \nTo offer a gift to support the teachings\, please do so Venmo: Mushim Ikeda @MushimPatricia-Ikeda or PayPal: info@mushimikeda.com \nTo make a gift to sustain the work of East Bay Meditation Center\, please do so via 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.  \nAll registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom with their EventBrite confirmation email.  Those who can attend in person need to be fully Covid vaccinated and wear N95 or KN95 masks. If you feel ill\, we ask that you stay home and participate via Zoom\, in order to support the health of the Sangha (community). Questions: admin@eastbaymeditation.org
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/hybrid-beginning-a-meditation-practice/2024-01-24/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Online
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SUMMARY:IN PERSON: Silent Meditation Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays and Thursdays in January (9\, 11\, 16\, 18\, 23\, 25\, 30) \n11 AM to 1 PM PT\n \nIn Person Only \nYou’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 the bell every half hour. Our Library and Compassion Room will be available for use. You may also enjoy a cup of tea in our Kitchen. \nIn person participants are asked to use an N95 or KN95 mask. For those wishing to practice in person\, space will be limited to 40 people to allow ample space for social distancing. N95 face masks will be available at EBMC. See our complete Safety and COVID guidelines here: https://eastbaymeditation.org/covid-19-updates/\n \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. \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.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/in-person-silent-meditation-drop-in-4/2024-01-25/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240126T203000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Queer Leather Peer-Led Deep Refuge Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \n 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/queer-leather-peer-led-deep-refuge-group-2020-02-28-2020-04-28/2024-01-26/
LOCATION:Off Site Venue
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240126T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153015
CREATED:20211227T231358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211227T231454Z
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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/2024-01-26/
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:20240126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240126T203000
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CREATED:20230416T180913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230416T184155Z
UID:10009398-1706295600-1706301000@eastbaymeditation.org
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/2024-01-26/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240127T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153015
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/2024-01-27/
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:20240128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240128T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153015
CREATED:20220102T001510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T034417Z
UID:10008807-1706464800-1706470200@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/2024-01-28/
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:20240130T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153015
CREATED:20240108T235948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T000424Z
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SUMMARY:IN PERSON: Silent Meditation Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays and Thursdays in January (9\, 11\, 16\, 18\, 23\, 25\, 30) \n11 AM to 1 PM PT\n \nIn Person Only \nYou’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 the bell every half hour. Our Library and Compassion Room will be available for use. You may also enjoy a cup of tea in our Kitchen. \nIn person participants are asked to use an N95 or KN95 mask. For those wishing to practice in person\, space will be limited to 40 people to allow ample space for social distancing. N95 face masks will be available at EBMC. See our complete Safety and COVID guidelines here: https://eastbaymeditation.org/covid-19-updates/\n \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. \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.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/in-person-silent-meditation-drop-in/2024-01-30/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240131T133500
DTSTAMP:20260403T153015
CREATED:20250918T043625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T043625Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Midday Sangha
DESCRIPTION:Join our peer-led multicultural sangha for silent meditation practice and community building. \nEvery Wednesday\n12:00 – 12:45pm PST   Silent sitting\, standing or lying down meditation with optional walking meditation. \n12:55 – 1:35pm PST   Facilitated conversation about our practice and being the dharma in the world \nHYBRID EVERY FIRST WEDNESDAY\, ONLINE FOR OTHER MEETINGS (unless otherwise noted) \nMidday Sangha Coordinating Committee:\nemiko yoshikami\, Jennie Powe Runde\, Sakshi Uomoto\, Elese Lebsack and Robert Gavino \nemail middaysangha at eastbaymeditation dot org for zoom link and password 
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-midday-sangha-11/2024-01-31/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240131T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240131T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153015
CREATED:20231220T213950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T010009Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Buddha's Four Big Truths (4 Noble Truths)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays January 31st\, February 7th\, 14th and 21st 2024 \nWith Mushim Patricia Ikeda\n \nOnline on Zoom  \n6:30 – 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) Closed Captioning Provided \nPart of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 7-month Curriculum \nWhy do we suffer? How can we be released from suffering? The Buddha’s first teaching after his Enlightenment is called the Four Truths for Noble Ones. These form the foundation of Buddhist life and understanding. The four “big” truths address human suffering and oppression\, analyze their root causes\, and describe a path of liberation from human suffering that is both profound and practical. Dharma talks\, mindful journaling\, meditation\, community building and optional readings. Beginners in meditation are welcome. \n \nPlease note: Registered participants will receive a zoom link to join us online with their Eventbrite confirmation email. Thank you for your support \n \nMushim Patricia Ikeda is a socially-engaged Buddhist teacher\, community activist\, diversity\, equity and inclusion consultant\, parent and author based in Oakland\, California. She has a background in both monastic and lay Buddhist practice. At EBMC\, Mushim is also guiding teacher of the award-winning yearlong Practice in Transformative Action (PiTA) program\, which provides secular mindfulness training for justice activists. Mushim is the recipient of a Global Diversity Leadership award; an honorary doctor of sacred theology degree from the Starr King School of Ministry; and was named one of Colorlines’s 20 transformative racial justice leaders in 2018.  \nUniversal Access Requests for Zoom Participation: \n\nPlease do not use virtual or blurred backgrounds\nPlease keep your camera still when it’s turned on\nPlease repeat your name when you speak\nFacilitators will attempt to read any comments in the chat out loud\nA good microphone\, strong internet connection\, and quiet environment help with audio access\nPlease mute when you’re not speaking
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/online-buddhas-four-big-truths-4-noble-truths/2024-01-31/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153015
CREATED:20240201T015736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T015840Z
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SUMMARY:IN PERSON: Silent Meditation Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:New! Mondays to Thursdays in February (1st to the 29th) \n11 AM to 1 PM PT\n \nIn Person Only \nYou’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. Staff hosts will ring the bell every half hour. Our Library and Compassion Room will be available for use. You may also enjoy a cup of tea in our Kitchen. \nIn person participants are asked to use an N95 or KN95 mask. For those wishing to practice in person\, space will be limited to 40 people to allow ample space for social distancing. N95 face masks will be available at EBMC. See our complete Safety and COVID guidelines here: https://eastbaymeditation.org/covid-19-updates/\n \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. \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.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/in-person-silent-meditation-drop-in-2/2024-02-01/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Only
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SUMMARY:Ceasefire! Practice for Liberation
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE: Ceasefire! Practice for Liberation \n5-class series\, Thursday evenings \nFeb 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 29 \n5:30 – 6:45 PM PST (Time Zone Converter) \nOnline\, over Zoom \n  \nIn the month of February we will hold space for the dharma of Palestinian Liberation. Across the world\, people are rising up in support of Palestine.  Many thousands of people gather every day\, taking action in the streets\, making calls and sending letters\, organizing their people and communities\, to practice with this call for land and freedom\, for respect for life and self-determination\, and an end to colonization and racism. We follow the call from Palestinians\, Jews and people of conscience across the world who say “Ceasefire Now.” \nThese sangha ceasefire evenings will offer you support and belonging to continue your work for a meaningful and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Through mindfulness practice with the full range of our experience\, internally and externally\, as well as sharing from the heart and working with the body to contact grief\, anger and love with compassion\, we intend to strengthen our community’s response to Palestine. \nIn the streets we hear the chant\, “We are not freeing Palestine\, Palestine is freeing us.”  We know that the work of liberation happens at the individual\, collective\, and societal level. Our hearts are with Palestine at this time\, with gratitude for what we are learning about freedom in taking action to end the genocide in Gaza. We welcome you to practice together in community with us towards this freedom. \n  \nSession Guide \nSession One—Getting Present with Palestine \nSession Two—Bearing Witness with Palestine \nSession Three—Freedom Dreams with Palestine \nSession Four– Resourcing Endurance \nSession Five– Being with our People \n  \n \nPlease note: Registered participants will receive a zoom link to join us online with their Eventbrite confirmation email. Thank you for your support \nTHIS CLASS IS ONLINE ONLY \nUniversal Zoom Access Requests \n\nPlease do not use virtual or blurred backgrounds\nPlease keep your camera still when it’s turned on\nPlease repeat your name when you speak\nFacilitators will attempt to read any comments in the chat out loud\nA good microphone\, strong internet connection\, and quiet environment help with audio access\nPlease mute when you’re not speaking\n\n  \nTeacher Bios \n \nDr. Tania Triana.  Pronouns:  She/They/Ella/Elle is an educator\, activist\, and translator who began a Buddhist practice in 2014 soon after relocating to Oakland. She currently serves on the Board of East Bay Meditation Center. Tania is a graduate of EBMC’s Spiritual Teacher and Leadership Program. \n  \n \nReam.  Pronouns: They/Them is a queer organizer of European ancestry on unceded Ohlone Land\, working for over 25 years in the labor movement\, currently as the Strategic Campaigns Director for the United Domestic Workers’ Union. Ream is a Community Teacher at the East Bay Meditation Center in Oakland\, a co-founder of EBMC’s Social Justice Sangha\, and leads “Racial Justice Skills for White Practitioners” there\, and graduated from Spirit Rock’s Dedicated Practitioner’s Program in 2016. Ream is a teacher and practitioner with Generative Somatics\, co-leading “Somatics for White Racial Justice Organizers.” \n  \n \nAndrés González. Pronouns: He/they/él/elle is a two-spirit Mestizo with primarily Yaqui\, Mexican\, Spanish\, & Scottish ancestries. He’s also a transracial adoptee\, connected to a lineage of indigenous adoptees separated from family\, land\, & culture by way of the U.S. child welfare system. Andrés’ lived experience walking between these many worlds has informed his path as a healer and Dharma teacher. Trained as a psychotherapist\, he holds a masters degree in social work. He is also a graduate of EBMC’s two-year Spiritual Teacher & Leadership Training and is presently participating in the 2023-2024 certificate program in psychedelic facilitation at UC Berkeley’s Center for the Science of Psychedelics. Weaving the sacred traditions of Theravada & Mahayana Buddhism with his ancestral curanderismo lineage\, Andrés brings a wide-range of practices & perspectives into his healing-justice work with individuals & communities. He now resides on Yokuts’ land (aka Bakersfield\, CA).  \n  \nCost \nThe 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 \nPlease consider donating to the Arab Resource Organizing Center of the Bay Area/Ohlone Land: https://araborganizing.networkforgood.com/projects/100246-main-giving-page \nTo make a gift to support the teachings\, please do so via: \nPaypal: taniatriana@gmail.com or Venmo: @Tania-Triana (the teachers will share the gifts) \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. \nThank 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.
URL:https://eastbaymeditation.org/calendar/ceasefire-practice-for-liberation/2024-02-01/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
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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/2024-02-02/
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:20240202T190000
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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/2024-02-02/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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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/2024-02-03/
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:20240204T180000
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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/2024-02-04/
LOCATION:East Bay Meditation Center\, 285 17th Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Practice Groups
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