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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We welcome you to drop by the center for unguided silent practice, our library, or a cup of tea in our kitchen. with EBMC Staff Daytime: Tuesday & Thursday 11 AM - 1 PM Pacific Time EBMC is a fragrance-free center and is wheelchair accessible. N95/KN95 masks required. Note: Due to capacity limitations of our small […] 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 |
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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 HYBRID EVERY FIRST WEDNESDAY, ONLINE FOR OTHER MEETINGS (unless otherwise […]
Path of the Modern Bodhisattva (Class Series 1 of 2) with Mushim Ikeda Wednesday Evenings October 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th 2024 6:30 - 8:30 PM PT (Time Zone Converter) HYBRID (if we can get at least 20 in-person sign-ups!) Closed Captioning Provided on Zoom The center is fragrance-free and wheelchair accessible N95/KN95 masks required […] |
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We welcome you to drop by the center for unguided silent practice, our library, or a cup of tea in our kitchen. with EBMC Staff Daytime: Tuesday & Thursday 11 AM - 1 PM Pacific Time EBMC is a fragrance-free center and is wheelchair accessible. N95/KN95 masks required. Note: Due to capacity limitations of our small […] |
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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 […] 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 […] |
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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 […] |
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ONLINE: Afrikan Healing and Wisdom With Vimalasara Mason-John, Arisika Razak, and Aleta Toure' First Sundays, starting November 3rd 2024 9:00 - 10:30 AM PT Closed captioning provided over Zoom Join us for EBMC’s first Black-led, Black-Sangha Affinity group held on the first Sunday of every month starting on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 from […] We welcome you to drop by the center for unguided silent practice, our library, or a cup of tea in our kitchen. with EBMC Staff Sundays 4 - 6 PM Pacific Time EBMC is a fragrance-free center and is wheelchair accessible. N95/KN95 masks required. Note: Due to capacity limitations of our small staff, we may […] 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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EBMC’s Parent-Caregiver teaching team will be offering a monthly parents’ meditation group for restoration, support and connection. Parenting often can be challenging…as well as a great practice. We offer a short talk, guided meditation and sharing. We gather to create a safe refuge to share the joys and the challenges of caring for young people by cultivating […] |
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HYBRID: Practicing Tai Chi and Qigong - Embodying the Heart Qualities Together in These Challenging Times (Nov 5th, Election Day 2024) With Jenn Biehn and Arisika Razak Tuesday, November 5, 2024 (Election Day) 10-11 AM PT Closed Captioning Provided on Zoom N95/KN95 Masks Required at EBMC Tai Chi and Qigong – Embodying the Heart […] We welcome you to drop by the center for unguided silent practice, our library, or a cup of tea in our kitchen. with EBMC Staff Daytime: Tuesday & Thursday 11 AM - 1 PM Pacific Time EBMC is a fragrance-free center and is wheelchair accessible. N95/KN95 masks required. Note: Due to capacity limitations of our small […] 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 HYBRID on First and Third Tuesdays of the month! Meet at EBMC or online. Please email: alphabetsangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request […] |
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We will open our center from 10 AM - 6 PM for anyone needing a place of refuge. Our temple and kitchen will be available for use. Open to anyone who wishes to come. Our Midday Sangha will be hosting a hybrid meeting from 12 - 1:30 PM. All are welcome to join. 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 HYBRID EVERY FIRST WEDNESDAY, ONLINE FOR OTHER MEETINGS (unless otherwise […]
Path of the Modern Bodhisattva (Class Series 2 of 2) with Mushim Ikeda Wednesday Evenings Nov. 6t, 13, 20th, 27th (Q&A class only, ends at 8pm), and Dec. 4th 6:30 – 8:30 PM PT (Time Zone Converter) HYBRID (if we can get at least 20 in-person sign-ups!) Closed Captioning Provided on Zoom The center is fragrance-free […] |
2 events,
We welcome you to drop by the center for unguided silent practice, our library, or a cup of tea in our kitchen. with EBMC Staff Daytime: Tuesday & Thursday 11 AM - 1 PM Pacific Time EBMC is a fragrance-free center and is wheelchair accessible. N95/KN95 masks required. Note: Due to capacity limitations of our small […]
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Update: On Thursday Nov. 7, we will have a watch party for BIPOC Sangha. The teacher will be online and sangha members are invited to practice in person. 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 […] |
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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 […] 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 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 […] |
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We welcome you to drop by the center for unguided silent practice, our library, or a cup of tea in our kitchen. with EBMC Staff Sundays 4 - 6 PM Pacific Time EBMC is a fragrance-free center and is wheelchair accessible. N95/KN95 masks required. Note: Due to capacity limitations of our small staff, we may […] 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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We welcome you to drop by the center for unguided silent practice, our library, or a cup of tea in our kitchen. with EBMC Staff Daytime: Tuesday & Thursday 11 AM - 1 PM Pacific Time EBMC is a fragrance-free center and is wheelchair accessible. N95/KN95 masks required. Note: Due to capacity limitations of our small […] 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 |
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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 HYBRID EVERY FIRST WEDNESDAY, ONLINE FOR OTHER MEETINGS (unless otherwise […]
Path of the Modern Bodhisattva (Class Series 2 of 2) with Mushim Ikeda Wednesday Evenings Nov. 6t, 13, 20th, 27th (Q&A class only, ends at 8pm), and Dec. 4th 6:30 – 8:30 PM PT (Time Zone Converter) HYBRID (if we can get at least 20 in-person sign-ups!) Closed Captioning Provided on Zoom The center is fragrance-free […] |
1 event,
We welcome you to drop by the center for unguided silent practice, our library, or a cup of tea in our kitchen. with EBMC Staff Daytime: Tuesday & Thursday 11 AM - 1 PM Pacific Time EBMC is a fragrance-free center and is wheelchair accessible. N95/KN95 masks required. Note: Due to capacity limitations of our small […] |
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HYBRID: Maintaining the Calm Within the Storm: Anxiety in Times of Elections 3 Fridays: October 11th 2024, November 15th 2024, January 24th 2025 12:00 - 1:30 PM PT (Time Zone Converter) with Kinshasa Bennett, Renata Moreira, Andrés González, & Anjali Sawhney Closed Captioning Provided on Zoom N95/KN95 Masks Required at EBMC This will be a […] 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 […] 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 […] |
1 event,
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 […] |
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This is a peer-led deep refuge group for self-identifying Filipinx/a/o (including mixed) folks. Together we cultivate a special community space in the intersection of Filipinx/a/o identity + culture + history and Buddhist spiritual practice. We gather to support each other, heal, and walk the Dharma path. Kapwa Deep Refuge will meet every 3rd Sunday at […]
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Beloved Families and Communities: Practicing Together for Love and Justice November 17. 2024 1:00 - 4:00 PM in-person at EBMC, 285 17th Street, Oakland with Lisa Fujie Parks, Fresh "Lev" White, Anjali Sawhney, Rascal Roubos, Renata Moreira, Kinshasa Bennett, Raul Bentacourt, and Dana Wright For parents, grandparents, and other caregivers, extended and chosen family, and children/teens/young adults ages 5-18+. […] We welcome you to drop by the center for unguided silent practice, our library, or a cup of tea in our kitchen. with EBMC Staff Sundays 4 - 6 PM Pacific Time EBMC is a fragrance-free center and is wheelchair accessible. N95/KN95 masks required. Note: Due to capacity limitations of our small staff, we may […] 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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We welcome you to drop by the center for unguided silent practice, our library, or a cup of tea in our kitchen. with EBMC Staff Daytime: Tuesday & Thursday 11 AM - 1 PM Pacific Time EBMC is a fragrance-free center and is wheelchair accessible. N95/KN95 masks required. Note: Due to capacity limitations of our small […] 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 HYBRID on First and Third Tuesdays of the month! Meet at EBMC or online. Please email: alphabetsangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request […] |
2 events,
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 HYBRID EVERY FIRST WEDNESDAY, ONLINE FOR OTHER MEETINGS (unless otherwise […]
Path of the Modern Bodhisattva (Class Series 2 of 2) with Mushim Ikeda Wednesday Evenings Nov. 6t, 13, 20th, 27th (Q&A class only, ends at 8pm), and Dec. 4th 6:30 – 8:30 PM PT (Time Zone Converter) HYBRID (if we can get at least 20 in-person sign-ups!) Closed Captioning Provided on Zoom The center is fragrance-free […] |
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We welcome you to drop by the center for unguided silent practice, our library, or a cup of tea in our kitchen. with EBMC Staff Daytime: Tuesday & Thursday 11 AM - 1 PM Pacific Time EBMC is a fragrance-free center and is wheelchair accessible. N95/KN95 masks required. Note: Due to capacity limitations of our small […] 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. |
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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 […] 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 […] |
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An event produced through the EBMC Multiracial Deep Refuge Group! This is the sign-up for a Saturday, November 23 facilitated half-day nature retreat for multi-racial people offered by Multiracial Deep Refuge Group members Lisa Fujie Parks and Kim Allen. Space is limited. In filling out this form, you are agreeing to attend the event if […] 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 […]
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EBMC’s New Radical Dharma Book Club Launching with books by our "Love, Power and Liberation" speakers HYBRID Closed Captioning Provided on Zoom The center is fragrance-free and wheelchair accessible N95/KN95 masks required Join us Saturdays from 11-12:30pm PT once a month. You can attend all meetings or drop in. FIRST SESSION: November 23: Tania […] |
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We welcome you to drop by the center for unguided silent practice, our library, or a cup of tea in our kitchen. with EBMC Staff Sundays 4 - 6 PM Pacific Time EBMC is a fragrance-free center and is wheelchair accessible. N95/KN95 masks required. Note: Due to capacity limitations of our small staff, we may […] 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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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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We welcome you to drop by the center for unguided silent practice, our library, or a cup of tea in our kitchen. with EBMC Staff Daytime: Tuesday & Thursday 11 AM - 1 PM Pacific Time EBMC is a fragrance-free center and is wheelchair accessible. N95/KN95 masks required. Note: Due to capacity limitations of our small […] 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 |
2 events,
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 HYBRID EVERY FIRST WEDNESDAY, ONLINE FOR OTHER MEETINGS (unless otherwise […]
Path of the Modern Bodhisattva (Class Series 2 of 2) with Mushim Ikeda Wednesday Evenings Nov. 6t, 13, 20th, 27th (Q&A class only, ends at 8pm), and Dec. 4th 6:30 – 8:30 PM PT (Time Zone Converter) HYBRID (if we can get at least 20 in-person sign-ups!) Closed Captioning Provided on Zoom The center is fragrance-free […] |
1 event,
We welcome you to drop by the center for unguided silent practice, our library, or a cup of tea in our kitchen. with EBMC Staff Daytime: Tuesday & Thursday 11 AM - 1 PM Pacific Time EBMC is a fragrance-free center and is wheelchair accessible. N95/KN95 masks required. Note: Due to capacity limitations of our small […] |
2 events,
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 […] 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 […] |
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ONLINE DAYLONG: Coming Back to Source With Margarita Loinaz ALL ARE WELCOME Some meditation experience is recommended Saturday November 30th 10 AM - 3PM PT Online only Closed captioning provided on Zoom In this daylong, we will hold our hearts with tenderness as we step out of the rollercoaster of hope and fear. Attending […] 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 […] |
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ONLINE: Afrikan Healing and Wisdom With Vimalasara Mason-John, Arisika Razak, and Aleta Toure' First Sundays, starting November 3rd 2024 9:00 - 10:30 AM PT Closed captioning provided over Zoom Join us for EBMC’s first Black-led, Black-Sangha Affinity group held on the first Sunday of every month starting on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 from […] We welcome you to drop by the center for unguided silent practice, our library, or a cup of tea in our kitchen. with EBMC Staff Sundays 4 - 6 PM Pacific Time EBMC is a fragrance-free center and is wheelchair accessible. N95/KN95 masks required. Note: Due to capacity limitations of our small staff, we may […] 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 […] |
Directions to EBMC
East Bay Meditation Center
285 17th Street
Oakland, CA 94612
