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ONLINE: Beginning a Mindfulness Meditation Practice

January 7, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

ONLINE: Beginning a Mindfulness Meditation Practice

4 Class series, Wednesdays on January 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th

6:30 – 8:30PM PT (Time Zone Converter)

Part of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 6-month Curriculum

Open to all

Closed Captioning Provided on Zoom

 

Are 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.

 

Cost

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 (the practice of “Dana”) for the expenses of the meditation center and the support of the teachers.

The ticket prices are listed as different tiers with suggested donations based on income ranges. For those who wish to give more, you may choose an “add-on” to your ticket. For those unable to give, there is an option for that.

Other ways to give:

To make a gift to sustain the work of East Bay Meditation Center, you may do so at bit.ly/ebmc-give 100% of our programming on a sliding scale and no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds.

 

Please also consider giving a financial gift to our teachers as well, who do not receive a salary for their work, and give their teachings freely to all.

Venmo: @MushimPatricia-Ikeda

PayPal: info@mushimikeda.com

Please indicate “Beginning Meditation” in the subject line.

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.

 

For Zoom participation, these are our Universal Access Guidelines:

1. When speaking, introduce your name, pronouns, and (optionally) a brief physical description of yourself.

2. If using virtual backgrounds, please use static, simple, high-contrast backgrounds.

3. Please keep your camera still while your camera is on.

4. Please repeat your name when you speak to help those with visual impairment.

5. The host/volunteer will attempt to read any comments that appear in the chat out loud.

6. Please strive for clear audio and mute when you are not speaking. Phone access is also available.

7. If you have unmet access needs, please send a message to the volunteer or host in the chat. If the chat is not accessible to you, please offer them briefly in one minute or less via voice. Please do not send access requests directly to other participants.

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Teacher

Mushim Ikeda wearing glasses, a white shirt, black cardigan and red beads

Mushim 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 and with people with disabilities and chronic illnesses. 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 recipient of an honorary doctor of sacred theology degree from the Starr King School for the Ministry. Mushim was selected by Lion’s Roar Buddhist media magazine as one of twenty-six “Great Buddhist Teachers” in the January 2022 issue. www.mushimikeda.com

Details

Date:
January 7, 2026
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Series:
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Venue

East Bay Meditation Center
285 17th Street
Oakland, CA 94612 United States
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Phone
510-268-0696

Details

Date:
January 7, 2026
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Series:
Event Categories:
,

Venue

East Bay Meditation Center
285 17th Street
Oakland, CA 94612 United States
+ Google Map
Phone
510-268-0696