Join our peer-led multicultural sangha for silent meditation practice and community building. Every Wednesday 12:00 - 12:45pm PST Silent sitting, standing or lying down meditation with optional walking meditation. 12:55 - 1:35pm PST Facilitated conversation about our practice and being the dharma in the world Midday Sangha Coordinating Committee: emiko yoshikami, Jennie Powe Runde, Sakshi […]
ONLINE: Ancestors Welcome Here: Healing White Supremacy (for white people) with Ream and Sara Oakes Thursdays, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2 5:30 - 7 PM PT (Time Zone Converter) Closed Captioning Provided White people*: We need all the help we can get. Working at the level of the body, we will welcome our well ancestors of blood […]
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.
Maha Sangha for All People & Communities Creating Freedom in Community Every Friday night, 7:00 – 8:30pm. Hybrid, every 4th Friday of the month Event 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 The EBMC […]
Every Saturday from 10AM - 11:30AM PST / PDT ONLINE Compassionate 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 […]
IN PERSON: Ancestors Welcome Here DAYLONG: Healing White Supremacy (for white people) with Ream and Sara Oakes Sunday, Nov 5th, 2023 10am- 4pm PT White people*: We need all the help we can get. Working at the level of the body, we will welcome our well ancestors of blood and bone to extend their […]
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 HYBRID, STARTING ON OCTOBER 13, 2024 (Teacher may or not be in person, however the center will be open for those who want to practice in person) To join […]
Mondays November 6th, 13rd, 20th, 27th 6:30 - 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) HYBRID on Zoom and onsite at EBMC Closed Captioning Provided with Mushim Patricia Ikeda, an EBMC Core Teacher These times are full of uncertainty and fear — and opportunities for spiritual breakthrough. In Mahayana Buddhism, the Bodhisattva is an archetypal great […]
Tuesdays and Thursdays in November (7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30) 11 AM to 1 PM PT In Person Only You'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 […]
A meditation group for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Same-Gender Loving, and Two-Spirit communities. Because that’s such a mouthful, we call ourselves the Alphabet Sangha. Tuesdays 7:00 – 8:30 pm Please email: alphabetsangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request Zoom link to join online. For more information, visit the ALPHABET SANGHA WEBSITE
Join our peer-led multicultural sangha for silent meditation practice and community building. Every Wednesday 12:00 - 12:45pm PST Silent sitting, standing or lying down meditation with optional walking meditation. 12:55 - 1:35pm PST Facilitated conversation about our practice and being the dharma in the world Midday Sangha Coordinating Committee: emiko yoshikami, Jennie Powe Runde, Sakshi […]
Tuesdays and Thursdays in November (7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30) 11 AM to 1 PM PT In Person Only You'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 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.
Maha Sangha for All People & Communities Creating Freedom in Community Every Friday night, 7:00 – 8:30pm. Hybrid, every 4th Friday of the month Event 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 The EBMC […]
Every Saturday from 10AM - 11:30AM PST / PDT ONLINE Compassionate 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 […]
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 […]
White and Awakening in Sangha: Continuing on the Path - Appreciative Joy and Equanimity August 13 (hybrid), September 10 (online), October 8 (hybrid), November 12 (online), December 3 (hybrid), 2023 10:00am - 12:00pm Pacific Time with Crystal Johnson, Heather Lear and special guests Time Zone Converter - Closed Captioning Provided All registered participants will receive […]
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 HYBRID, STARTING ON OCTOBER 13, 2024 (Teacher may or not be in person, however the center will be open for those who want to practice in person) To join […]
Mondays November 6th, 13rd, 20th, 27th 6:30 - 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) HYBRID on Zoom and onsite at EBMC Closed Captioning Provided with Mushim Patricia Ikeda, an EBMC Core Teacher These times are full of uncertainty and fear — and opportunities for spiritual breakthrough. In Mahayana Buddhism, the Bodhisattva is an archetypal great […]
Practicing Tai Chi - Embodying the Heart Qualities Together in these Challenging Times Tuesday Morning, November 14 9 AM - 10:15 AM PT (Time Zone Converter) Online, over Zoom Tai Chi - Embodying the Heart Qualities is a grounding, empowering practice that includes easy-to-learn, accessible Tai Chi movements. This moving meditation helps us embody and […]
Tuesdays and Thursdays in November (7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30) 11 AM to 1 PM PT In Person Only You'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 […]
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
Join our peer-led multicultural sangha for silent meditation practice and community building. Every Wednesday 12:00 - 12:45pm PST Silent sitting, standing or lying down meditation with optional walking meditation. 12:55 - 1:35pm PST Facilitated conversation about our practice and being the dharma in the world Midday Sangha Coordinating Committee: emiko yoshikami, Jennie Powe Runde, Sakshi […]
Tuesdays and Thursdays in November (7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30) 11 AM to 1 PM PT In Person Only You'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 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.
Maha Sangha for All People & Communities Creating Freedom in Community Every Friday night, 7:00 – 8:30pm. Hybrid, every 4th Friday of the month Event 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 The EBMC […]
Every Saturday from 10AM - 11:30AM PST / PDT ONLINE Compassionate 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 […]
Cultivating Home in Our Hearts: A Daylong for Adult adoptees and fostered, and/or child welfare system survivors A day of mindfulness, music, and inquiry for adult adoptees, fostered, and/or child welfare system survivors with Sean Feit Oakes, PhD, Amber Field Music, and Fresh Lev White Saturday, November 18 10 AM - 4 PM PT (Time […]
Daylong - Sunday, November 19th 10am - 4pm PT (Time Zone Converter) IN PERSON at EBMC Join us on the eve of Transgender Day of Remembrance for a heartfelt and empowering event, designed to honor and celebrate the transgender community while nurturing our own well-being. In observance of the Transgender Day of Remembrance, we invite […]
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 HYBRID, STARTING ON OCTOBER 13, 2024 (Teacher may or not be in person, however the center will be open for those who want to practice in person) To join […]
Monday, November 20th 6:30 PM - 8 PM PT (Time Zone Converter) Online, Over Zoom Join us on Transgender Day of Remembrance for a heartfelt and empowering event, designed to honor and celebrate the transgender community while nurturing our own well-being. In observance of the Transgender Day of Remembrance, we invite you to a special […]
Mondays November 6th, 13rd, 20th, 27th 6:30 - 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) HYBRID on Zoom and onsite at EBMC Closed Captioning Provided with Mushim Patricia Ikeda, an EBMC Core Teacher These times are full of uncertainty and fear — and opportunities for spiritual breakthrough. In Mahayana Buddhism, the Bodhisattva is an archetypal great […]
Tuesdays and Thursdays in November (7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30) 11 AM to 1 PM PT In Person Only You'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 […]
A meditation group for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Same-Gender Loving, and Two-Spirit communities. Because that’s such a mouthful, we call ourselves the Alphabet Sangha. Tuesdays 7:00 – 8:30 pm Please email: alphabetsangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request Zoom link to join online. For more information, visit the ALPHABET SANGHA WEBSITE
Join our peer-led multicultural sangha for silent meditation practice and community building. Every Wednesday 12:00 - 12:45pm PST Silent sitting, standing or lying down meditation with optional walking meditation. 12:55 - 1:35pm PST Facilitated conversation about our practice and being the dharma in the world Midday Sangha Coordinating Committee: emiko yoshikami, Jennie Powe Runde, Sakshi […]
Tuesdays and Thursdays in November (7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30) 11 AM to 1 PM PT In Person Only You'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 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.
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 […]
Maha Sangha for All People & Communities Creating Freedom in Community Hybrid, every 4th Friday of the month, 7:00 – 8:30pm. Event 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 The EBMC Maha Sangha for […]
Every Saturday from 10AM - 11:30AM PST / PDT ONLINE Compassionate 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 […]
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 HYBRID, STARTING ON OCTOBER 13, 2024 (Teacher may or not be in person, however the center will be open for those who want to practice in person) To join […]
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! For the zoom link, […]
Mondays November 6th, 13rd, 20th, 27th 6:30 - 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) HYBRID on Zoom and onsite at EBMC Closed Captioning Provided with Mushim Patricia Ikeda, an EBMC Core Teacher These times are full of uncertainty and fear — and opportunities for spiritual breakthrough. In Mahayana Buddhism, the Bodhisattva is an archetypal great […]
Tuesdays and Thursdays in November (7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30) 11 AM to 1 PM PT In Person Only You'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 […]
Join our peer-led multicultural sangha for silent meditation practice and community building. Every Wednesday 12:00 - 12:45pm PST Silent sitting, standing or lying down meditation with optional walking meditation. 12:55 - 1:35pm PST Facilitated conversation about our practice and being the dharma in the world Midday Sangha Coordinating Committee: emiko yoshikami, Jennie Powe Runde, Sakshi […]
Finding Liberation in Relationship: Accountability, Conflict, Boundaries and Feedback 4 Wednesdays evenings: November 29, December 6, 13, 20 6:30-8:30pm PT (Time Zone Converter) Hybrid, on Zoom and in-person at EBMC In this time of so much conflict, division and uprising, how do we bring our practice to our relationships, and how do we find freedom […]
Tuesdays and Thursdays in November (7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30) 11 AM to 1 PM PT In Person Only You'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 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.
Every Saturday from 10AM - 11:30AM PST / PDT ONLINE Compassionate 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 […]
The Third Jewel: Taking Refuge in the Sangha to hold the grief and rage of the moment with Tania Triana, Sarwang Parikh and Ream Saturday, December 2 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Time Zone Converter) Hybrid, on Zoom and in-person at EBMC Hatred never ends through hatred. By non-hate alone does it end. This is an […]
White and Awakening in Sangha: Continuing on the Path - Appreciative Joy and Equanimity August 13 (hybrid), September 10 (online), October 8 (hybrid), November 12 (online), December 3 (hybrid), 2023 10:00am - 12:00pm Pacific Time with Crystal Johnson, Heather Lear and special guests Time Zone Converter - Closed Captioning Provided All registered participants will receive […]
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 HYBRID, STARTING ON OCTOBER 13, 2024 (Teacher may or not be in person, however the center will be open for those who want to practice in person) To join […]
