New! Mondays to Thursdays in February (1st to the 29th) 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. Staff hosts will ring the bell every half […]
An Online Class Series with Melvin Escobar 4 Monday sessions, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, 2024 6:00 - 8PM PST (Time Zone Converter) Closed Captioning Provided Why’s it so hard to meditate!? This question is as old as the practice. Join us for this class series that gets to the root of our struggles: The […]
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, […]
New! Mondays to Thursdays in February (1st to the 29th) 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. Staff hosts will ring the bell every half […]
New! Mondays to Thursdays in February (1st to the 29th) 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. Staff hosts will ring the bell every half […]
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 […]
Wednesdays, Feburary 28th, March 6th, 13th, 20th, 2024 6:30 - 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) With Mushim Patricia Ikeda HYBRID over Zoom and in-person at EBMC Closed Captioning Provided Part of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 7-month Curriculum Everyone wants to live and be happy, yet human life is marked by suffering. Many are intimately […]
New! Mondays to Thursdays in February (1st to the 29th) 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. Staff hosts will ring the bell every half […]
ONLINE: Ceasefire! Practice for Liberation 5-class series, Thursday evenings Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 5:30 - 6:45 PM PST (Time Zone Converter) Online, over Zoom In 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wednesdays, Feburary 28th, March 6th, 13th, 20th, 2024 6:30 - 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) With Mushim Patricia Ikeda HYBRID over Zoom and in-person at EBMC Closed Captioning Provided Part of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 7-month Curriculum Everyone wants to live and be happy, yet human life is marked by suffering. Many are intimately […]
The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! Thursdays 7 – 8:30 PM PST (please note the 7pm start time is new for 2024) 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 […]
Refugio, descanso y compasión: un dia en comunidad Latinx sábado, 9 marzo 2024, 10am-2pm tiempo pacifico, en persona y por Zoom Con Margarita Loinaz y Melvin Escobar Tomar refugio en las Tres Joyas es una de las prácticas fundamentales del Budismo. Durante este día tendremos la oportunidad de brillar estas joyas (que también se […]
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 […]
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 […]
ONLINE ONLY: Potions for Poisons: Heart Medicine for Our Times with Melvin Escobar Three Mondays: March 11th, 18th and 25th, 2024 6 - 8 PM Pacific Time Buddhist teachings state that the primary causes of suffering are the Three Poisons of Greed, Hatred, and Delusion. Arguably, these three poisons are more widespread than ever in our world. In this […]
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
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 […]
Wednesdays, Feburary 28th, March 6th, 13th, 20th, 2024 6:30 - 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) With Mushim Patricia Ikeda HYBRID over Zoom and in-person at EBMC Closed Captioning Provided Part of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 7-month Curriculum Everyone wants to live and be happy, yet human life is marked by suffering. Many are intimately […]
The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! Thursdays 7 – 8:30 PM PST (please note the 7pm start time is new for 2024) 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 […]
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 […]
ONLINE ONLY: Potions for Poisons: Heart Medicine for Our Times with Melvin Escobar Three Mondays: March 11th, 18th and 25th, 2024 6 - 8 PM Pacific Time Buddhist teachings state that the primary causes of suffering are the Three Poisons of Greed, Hatred, and Delusion. Arguably, these three poisons are more widespread than ever in our world. In this […]
Celebrating Spring Equinox with Chakra Tai Chi Tuesday, March 19th, 2024 9:00 – 10:30 AM PST (Time Zone Converter) Online, over Zoom Closed Captioning Provided Chakra Tai Chi is a cleansing, empowering practice that includes easy-to-learn, accessible Tai Chi movements, visualizations, colors, elements, and sounds. This moving meditation brings the chakras – the vortex of energy […]
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 […]
Wednesdays, Feburary 28th, March 6th, 13th, 20th, 2024 6:30 - 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) With Mushim Patricia Ikeda HYBRID over Zoom and in-person at EBMC Closed Captioning Provided Part of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 7-month Curriculum Everyone wants to live and be happy, yet human life is marked by suffering. Many are intimately […]
Racial Justice Skills for White Practitioners meets monthly online in 2024 on the third Thursday of the month from 6PM-7PM Pacific time, with the intention to support self-identified white practitioners of meditation in working with the skills and commitments of meditation practice to contribute to racial justice and to end white supremacy, in ourselves and in […]
The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! Thursdays 7 – 8:30 PM PST (please note the 7pm start time is new for 2024) 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
White and Awakening in Sangha: Continuing on the Path The Wisdom of the Eightfold Path: A Online Anti-Racism Workshop Series for White People with Crystal Johnson, EBMC Community Teacher 5 Sunday sessions on Zoom March 24, April 7, April 21, May 5, May 19 10 AM to 12 PM Pacific Time A mind which is focused on achieving […]
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 […]
ONLINE ONLY: Potions for Poisons: Heart Medicine for Our Times with Melvin Escobar Three Mondays: March 11th, 18th and 25th, 2024 6 - 8 PM Pacific Time Buddhist teachings state that the primary causes of suffering are the Three Poisons of Greed, Hatred, and Delusion. Arguably, these three poisons are more widespread than ever in our world. In this […]
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, […]
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 […]
Brahmaviharas: Buddhist Love, Compassion, Joy & Equanimity With Mushim Patricia Ikeda Part of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Curriculum Jan – July 2024 HYBRID on Zoom and in person at EBMC 4 Wednesdays: March 27; & April 10, 17, 24, 2024 (No class on April 3) 6:30-8:30PM PST Closed Captions The Brahmaviharas (Divine Abodes), also called the […]
The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free! Thursdays 7 – 8:30 PM PST (please note the 7pm start time is new for 2024) 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: Healing the Wounds of Christianity: A Daylong for the Alphabet (LGBTQIA+) Community with Melvin Escobar & Dawn Haney Sunday, March 31, 2024 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Pacific Time In person at EBMC (285 17th St, Oakland CA 94612) As mindfulness practitioners learning in the United States, the cultural dominance of Christianity […]
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 […]
