Trans/Gender-Expansive Deep Refuge Group Fourth Mondays (online over zoom) 6:30-8pm PM PST This deep refuge group is by and for trans/gender-expansive people. Our goal is to provide a welcoming community space for trans/gender-expansive folks who are interested in exploring meditation and other aspects of Buddhist practice. Both beginners and experienced practitioners welcome! To be added to […]
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Opening the Heart Through the Buddha’s Teachings An Online Meditation Group for Parents with Ramona Lisa Ortiz-Smith Monday, April 25th 2021 8:45PM - 9:45PM PST (Time Zone Converter) Closed Captioning Provided. EBMC's Family Practice Class teaching team will be offering a monthly parents' meditation group for restoration, support and connection during these challenging times. We […] |
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Tuesday, April 26th Teacher: Melvin Escobar & Gregory Mengel A meditation group for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Same-Gender Loving, and Two-Spirit communities. Because that’s such a mouthful, we call ourselves the Alphabet Sangha. Tuesdays 7:00 – 8:30 pm Please email: alphabetsangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request Zoom link to join online. […] |
1 event,
Join our peer-led multicultural sangha for silent meditation practice and community building. Every Wednesday 12:00 – 12:45 Silent sitting, standing or lying down meditation with optional walking meditation. 12:45 – 1:35 Potluck lunch with facilitated conversation about our practice and being the dharma in the world Midday Sangha Coordinating Committee: Darren Lee Brown, emiko yoshikami, […] |
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An Online Class Series With Tania Triana and Amanda Ream Thursdays, April 14th, 21st, and 28th 7:00 - 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) - Closed Captioning Provided In this three part series we will hold space for change, loss and the unknown. Grief is a powerful emotion that can lead us towards meaning, connection and […]
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Thursday, April 28th Teacher: Arisika Razak The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! Thursdays 7:30 – 9:00 PM PST Closed Captions Provided. Zoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website), and their Facebook group. The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! Thursdays 7:30 – 9 PM PST Closed Captions Provided. Zoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website), and their Facebook group. |
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Friday, January 7th Teachers: Arisika Razak and Ramona Lisa Ortiz-Smith Maha Sangha for All People & Communities Creating Freedom in Community Every Friday night at EBMC, 7:00 – 8:30pm. Zoom Info: email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to ask for a Zoom link. The EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation […] |
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Every Body Every Mind Sangha is a weekly practice group for people living with disabilities, limitations, differences and chronic illnesses. Sundays 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm ONLINE WITH SPECIAL HYBRID DATES March 23rd 2025 with Arisika Razak April 20th 2025 with Anne Finger May 18th 2025 with Mushim Ikeda June 22nd 2025 with Anne […] |
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Tuesday, May 3rd Teacher: Rev. Daigan Gaither A meditation group for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Same-Gender Loving, and Two-Spirit communities. Because that’s such a mouthful, we call ourselves the Alphabet Sangha. Tuesdays 7:00 – 8:30 pm Please email: alphabetsangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request Zoom link to join online. For more […] |
2 events,
Join our peer-led multicultural sangha for silent meditation practice and community building. Every Wednesday 12:00 – 12:45 Silent sitting, standing or lying down meditation with optional walking meditation. 12:45 – 1:35 Potluck lunch with facilitated conversation about our practice and being the dharma in the world Midday Sangha Coordinating Committee: Darren Lee Brown, emiko yoshikami, […]
An Online Class Series with Mushim Ikeda Wednesdays May 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th 2022 6:30 - 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) Closed Captioning Provided Part of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 6-month Curriculum Two years ago, people in the United States were hoarding toilet paper and steaks. Today we’re dealing with volatile ethical issues such […] |
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An Online Class Series with Arisika Razak Thursdays May 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th 2022 6PM - 7:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) Closed Captioning Provided This course provides a four week introduction to mindfulness meditation that is especially designed for Black, Indigenous, People of color, including people who are of multiple heritage, or mixed-race. We will […] The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! Thursdays 7:30 – 9 PM PST Closed Captions Provided. Zoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website), and their Facebook group.
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Thursday, May 5th Teacher: Kazu Haga The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! Thursdays 7:30 – 9:00 PM PST Closed Captions Provided. Zoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website), and their Facebook group. |
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Friday, May 6th Teachers: Arisika Razak and Tania Triana Maha Sangha for All People & Communities Creating Freedom in Community Every Friday night at EBMC, 7:00 – 8:30pm. Zoom Info: email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to ask for a Zoom link. The EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation and […] Friday, January 7th Teachers: Arisika Razak and Ramona Lisa Ortiz-Smith Maha Sangha for All People & Communities Creating Freedom in Community Every Friday night at EBMC, 7:00 – 8:30pm. Zoom Info: email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to ask for a Zoom link. The EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation […] |
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Sunday, May 8th Teacher: Anne Finger Every Body Every Mind Sangha is a weekly practice group for people living with disabilities, limitations, differences and chronic illnesses. Sundays 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm To join online, please email: ebem at eastbaymeditation dot org to request a Zoom link. Please come and take part in this time […] |
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An Online Class Series With Dawn Haney and René Rivera Mondays, May 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th 6:30 - 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) - ASL Interpretation and Closed Captioning Provided Our friendships, partnerships, work and family relationships can be a source of joy and support, and also of struggle and suffering. How do we […] |
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Social Justice Sangha is a place to practice and reflect with #EBMCOakland organizers and activists. Includes a 30 minute meditation and time for sharing what’s on our hearts. Contact: socialjustice at eastbaymeditation dot org
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Tuesday, May 10th Teacher: JD Doyle A meditation group for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Same-Gender Loving, and Two-Spirit communities. Because that’s such a mouthful, we call ourselves the Alphabet Sangha. Tuesdays 7:00 – 8:30 pm Please email: alphabetsangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request Zoom link to join online. For more information, […] |
2 events,
Join our peer-led multicultural sangha for silent meditation practice and community building. Every Wednesday 12:00 – 12:45 Silent sitting, standing or lying down meditation with optional walking meditation. 12:45 – 1:35 Potluck lunch with facilitated conversation about our practice and being the dharma in the world Midday Sangha Coordinating Committee: Darren Lee Brown, emiko yoshikami, […]
An Online Class Series with Mushim Ikeda Wednesdays May 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th 2022 6:30 - 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) Closed Captioning Provided Part of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 6-month Curriculum Two years ago, people in the United States were hoarding toilet paper and steaks. Today we’re dealing with volatile ethical issues such […] |
3 events,
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An Online Class Series with Arisika Razak Thursdays May 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th 2022 6PM - 7:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) Closed Captioning Provided This course provides a four week introduction to mindfulness meditation that is especially designed for Black, Indigenous, People of color, including people who are of multiple heritage, or mixed-race. We will […]
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Thursday, May 12th Teacher: Amana Johnson The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! Thursdays 7:30 – 9:00 PM PST Closed Captions Provided. Zoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website), and their Facebook group. The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! Thursdays 7:30 – 9 PM PST Closed Captions Provided. Zoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website), and their Facebook group. |
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Friday, January 7th Teachers: Arisika Razak and Ramona Lisa Ortiz-Smith Maha Sangha for All People & Communities Creating Freedom in Community Every Friday night at EBMC, 7:00 – 8:30pm. Zoom Info: email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to ask for a Zoom link. The EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation […]
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Friday, May 13th Teachers: Tania Triana and Rion Pendergrass Maha Sangha for All People & Communities Creating Freedom in Community Every Friday night at EBMC, 7:00 – 8:30pm. Zoom Info: email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to ask for a Zoom link. The EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation and […] |
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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 […] |
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Sunday, May 15th Teacher: Renato Almanzor Every Body Every Mind Sangha is a weekly practice group for people living with disabilities, limitations, differences and chronic illnesses. Sundays 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm To join online, please email: ebem at eastbaymeditation dot org to request a Zoom link. Please come and take part in this time […] |
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An Online Class Series With Dawn Haney and René Rivera Mondays, May 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th 6:30 - 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) - ASL Interpretation and Closed Captioning Provided Our friendships, partnerships, work and family relationships can be a source of joy and support, and also of struggle and suffering. How do we […] |
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Tuesday, May 17th Teacher: Nils Heymann A meditation group for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Same-Gender Loving, and Two-Spirit communities. Because that’s such a mouthful, we call ourselves the Alphabet Sangha. Tuesdays 7:00 – 8:30 pm Please email: alphabetsangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request Zoom link to join online. For more information, […] |
2 events,
Join our peer-led multicultural sangha for silent meditation practice and community building. Every Wednesday 12:00 – 12:45 Silent sitting, standing or lying down meditation with optional walking meditation. 12:45 – 1:35 Potluck lunch with facilitated conversation about our practice and being the dharma in the world Midday Sangha Coordinating Committee: Darren Lee Brown, emiko yoshikami, […]
An Online Class Series with Mushim Ikeda Wednesdays May 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th 2022 6:30 - 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) Closed Captioning Provided Part of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 6-month Curriculum Two years ago, people in the United States were hoarding toilet paper and steaks. Today we’re dealing with volatile ethical issues such […] |
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~Currently on hiatus~ Bi-weekly Yoga Practice for Self Identified People of Color led by Satya de la Paz 5:45PM - 6:45PM PST Build strength and flexibility while cultivating mindfulness in this all levels hatha yoga class. Each class has a unique, inspiring theme and personalized instruction that will leave you feeling joyous and rejuvenated. POC […]
An Online Class Series with Arisika Razak Thursdays May 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th 2022 6PM - 7:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) Closed Captioning Provided This course provides a four week introduction to mindfulness meditation that is especially designed for Black, Indigenous, People of color, including people who are of multiple heritage, or mixed-race. We will […] The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! Thursdays 7:30 – 9 PM PST Closed Captions Provided. Zoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website), and their Facebook group.
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Thursday, May 19th Teacher: Mushim Ikeda The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! Thursdays 7:30 – 9:00 PM PST Closed Captions Provided. Zoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website), and their Facebook group. |
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Friday, May 20th Teachers: Ramón Honea and Rebekah Eppley Maha Sangha for All People & Communities Creating Freedom in Community Every Friday night at EBMC, 7:00 – 8:30pm. Zoom Info: email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to ask for a Zoom link. The EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation and […] Friday, January 7th Teachers: Arisika Razak and Ramona Lisa Ortiz-Smith Maha Sangha for All People & Communities Creating Freedom in Community Every Friday night at EBMC, 7:00 – 8:30pm. Zoom Info: email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to ask for a Zoom link. The EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation […] |
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Sunday, May 22nd Teacher: Mushim Ikeda Every Body Every Mind Sangha is a weekly practice group for people living with disabilities, limitations, differences and chronic illnesses. Sundays 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm To join online, please email: ebem at eastbaymeditation dot org to request a Zoom link. Please come and take part in this time […] |
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An Online Class Series With Dawn Haney and René Rivera Mondays, May 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th 6:30 - 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) - ASL Interpretation and Closed Captioning Provided Our friendships, partnerships, work and family relationships can be a source of joy and support, and also of struggle and suffering. How do we […] Trans/Gender-Expansive Deep Refuge Group Fourth Mondays (online over zoom) 6:30-8pm PM PST This deep refuge group is by and for trans/gender-expansive people. Our goal is to provide a welcoming community space for trans/gender-expansive folks who are interested in exploring meditation and other aspects of Buddhist practice. Both beginners and experienced practitioners welcome! To be added to […]
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Opening the Heart Through the Buddha’s Teachings An Online Meditation Group for Parents with Lisa Fujie Parks Monday, May 23rd 2021 8:45PM - 9:45PM PST (Time Zone Converter) Closed Captioning Provided. EBMC's Family Practice Class teaching team will be offering a monthly parents' meditation group for restoration, support and connection during these challenging times. We […] |
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Tuesday, May 24th Teachers: Dawn Haney and René Rivera A meditation group for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Same-Gender Loving, and Two-Spirit communities. Because that’s such a mouthful, we call ourselves the Alphabet Sangha. Tuesdays 7:00 – 8:30 pm Please email: alphabetsangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request Zoom link to join online. For […] |
2 events,
Join our peer-led multicultural sangha for silent meditation practice and community building. Every Wednesday 12:00 – 12:45 Silent sitting, standing or lying down meditation with optional walking meditation. 12:45 – 1:35 Potluck lunch with facilitated conversation about our practice and being the dharma in the world Midday Sangha Coordinating Committee: Darren Lee Brown, emiko yoshikami, […]
An Online Class Series with Mushim Ikeda Wednesdays May 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th 2022 6:30 - 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) Closed Captioning Provided Part of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 6-month Curriculum Two years ago, people in the United States were hoarding toilet paper and steaks. Today we’re dealing with volatile ethical issues such […] |
4 events,
~Currently on hiatus~ Bi-weekly Yoga Practice for Self Identified People of Color led by Satya de la Paz 5:45PM - 6:45PM PST Build strength and flexibility while cultivating mindfulness in this all levels hatha yoga class. Each class has a unique, inspiring theme and personalized instruction that will leave you feeling joyous and rejuvenated. POC […]
An Online Class Series with Arisika Razak Thursdays May 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th 2022 6PM - 7:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) Closed Captioning Provided This course provides a four week introduction to mindfulness meditation that is especially designed for Black, Indigenous, People of color, including people who are of multiple heritage, or mixed-race. We will […]
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Thursday, May 26th Teacher: Renato Almanzor The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! Thursdays 7:30 – 9:00 PM PST Closed Captions Provided. Zoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website), and their Facebook group. The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! Thursdays 7:30 – 9 PM PST Closed Captions Provided. Zoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website), and their Facebook group. |
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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 […] Friday, January 7th Teachers: Arisika Razak and Ramona Lisa Ortiz-Smith Maha Sangha for All People & Communities Creating Freedom in Community Every Friday night at EBMC, 7:00 – 8:30pm. Zoom Info: email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to ask for a Zoom link. The EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation […]
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Friday, May 27th Teachers: Arisika Razak and Lev White Maha Sangha for All People & Communities Creating Freedom in Community Every Friday night at EBMC, 7:00 – 8:30pm. Zoom Info: email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to ask for a Zoom link. The EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation and […] |
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Sunday, May 29h Teacher: Beth Smith Every Body Every Mind Sangha is a weekly practice group for people living with disabilities, limitations, differences and chronic illnesses. Sundays 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm To join online, please email: ebem at eastbaymeditation dot org to request a Zoom link. Please come and take part in this time […] |
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An Online Class Series With Dawn Haney and René Rivera Mondays, May 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th 6:30 - 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) - ASL Interpretation and Closed Captioning Provided Our friendships, partnerships, work and family relationships can be a source of joy and support, and also of struggle and suffering. How do we […] |
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Tuesday, May 31st Teacher: Patrick Brown A meditation group for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Same-Gender Loving, and Two-Spirit communities. Because that’s such a mouthful, we call ourselves the Alphabet Sangha. Tuesdays 7:00 – 8:30 pm Please email: alphabetsangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request Zoom link to join online. For more information, […] |
2 events,
Join our peer-led multicultural sangha for silent meditation practice and community building. Every Wednesday 12:00 – 12:45 Silent sitting, standing or lying down meditation with optional walking meditation. 12:45 – 1:35 Potluck lunch with facilitated conversation about our practice and being the dharma in the world Midday Sangha Coordinating Committee: Darren Lee Brown, emiko yoshikami, […]
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Wrap-up class for EBMC’s Core Buddhist Curriculum Jan-May 2022 with Mushim Patricia Ikeda Wednesday June 1, 2022 6:30 - 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) ASL Interpretation and Closed Captioning Provided For those who have taken either some or all of EBMC’s 5-Month “Buddhist Core Teachings” in Jan – May 2022, this is a wrap-up class […] |
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An Online Half-day Retreat For Sex Workers With emiko yoshikami and Ariana Waynes Thursday, June 2nd 2022 11AM - 2PM PST Time Zone Converter Closed Captioning Provided During this gathering we will be welcoming in all parts of ourselves and exploring how to invite loving kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity to support us in our […] ~Currently on hiatus~ Bi-weekly Yoga Practice for Self Identified People of Color led by Satya de la Paz 5:45PM - 6:45PM PST Build strength and flexibility while cultivating mindfulness in this all levels hatha yoga class. Each class has a unique, inspiring theme and personalized instruction that will leave you feeling joyous and rejuvenated. POC […]
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Thursday, June 2nd Teacher: Thomas Davis The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! Thursdays 7:30 – 9:00 PM PST Closed Captions Provided. Zoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website), and their Facebook group. The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! Thursdays 7:30 – 9 PM PST Closed Captions Provided. Zoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website), and their Facebook group. |
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Maha Sangha for All People & Communities Creating Freedom in Community Friday, June 3rd Teachers: Tania Triana and JD Doyle Every Friday night at EBMC, 7:00 – 8:30pm. Zoom Info: email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to ask for a Zoom link. The EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation and […] Friday, January 7th Teachers: Arisika Razak and Ramona Lisa Ortiz-Smith Maha Sangha for All People & Communities Creating Freedom in Community Every Friday night at EBMC, 7:00 – 8:30pm. Zoom Info: email mahasangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to ask for a Zoom link. The EBMC Maha Sangha for All People and Communities is a meditation […] |
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Sunday, June 5th Teacher: Deb Kerr Every Body Every Mind Sangha is a weekly practice group for people living with disabilities, limitations, differences and chronic illnesses. Sundays 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm To join online, please email: ebem at eastbaymeditation dot org to request a Zoom link. Please come and take part in this time […] |
Directions to EBMC
East Bay Meditation Center
285 17th Street
Oakland, CA 94612
