Cultivating Solidarity and Building Stamina for Transformative Action (for White Practitioners)

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA

Cultivating Solidarity and Building Stamina for Transformative Action (for White Practitioners) with Crystal Johnson, JD Doyle and Evan Hoppin 10:00AM -12:15PM and 2:00PM-4:00PM PST This is a moment in history when awareness of the harm of systemic racism and injustice is heightened and one of the challenges for us as white people is to stay […]

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ONLINE: Turning Towards Our Body During a Time of Turbulence, Suffering and Fear

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA

A four class series exploring the four foundations of Mindfulness with Vimalasara Mason John. Wednesdays, July 15th, 22nd, 29th and August 5th   7:00-8:30PM PST  with Vimalasara Mason John The Buddha taught the four foundations of mindfulness as a way to gain freedom from the external and internal worlds that we live in. During times of […]

ONLINE: 4 Divine Abodes in Challenging Times: A 1-Day Silent Retreat

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA

with Rev. Liên Shutt As we continue to endeavor in creating a just and liberatory world in these shifting times, the teachings on the 4 Divine Abodes can help us stay centered and connected. Qualities of Kindness, Compassion, Inclusive Joy, and Equanimity can be hard to access when there’s internal or worldly turmoil. Practicing these […]

ONLINE: Meditation & Movement: Creating Space in Your Body & Your Life

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA

with Mushim Ikeda and Master Ellis Using practice, demonstrations, and discussions, this online retreat will use meditation and movement to explore how to create and maintain greater mindfulness and spiritual balance throughout the day. Simple meditation techniques are taught for a range of practitioners, especially beginners. Movements are taught standing, sitting and reclining, and are […]

ONLINE: Reclaiming Our Magic for Liberation Struggle for Black, Indigenous and People of Color

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA

with Lama Rod Owens  In order to experience true liberation, we must do the work to reclaim parts of ourselves that have been lost to the violence of systematic oppression.  Magic is an important expression of who we are as QTIPoC and BIPOC communities. In this context, magic means how we use our sexual and […]

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ONLINE: Path of the Bodhisattva I

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA

ASL Interpretation Provided  with Mushim Ikeda I, myself, took the Bodhisattva Vows and made the vow, “Life after life, after life, after life, I will continue my practice and continue my work.” – Bhante Suhita Dharma, Buddhist monk and social worker, 1941-2013 In Mahayana Buddhism, the Bodhisattva is an archetypal great being who tirelessly and joyfully works to liberate all […]

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ONLINE: Embodying the Timeless Wisdom of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr for Black, Indigenous and People of Color

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA

An Online Residential Retreat for Black, Indigenous and People of Color Saturday, January 16th 2021 10AM - 4:30PM PST Sunday, January 17th 2021 10AM - 4:30PM PST Monday, January 18th 2021 10AM - 3:45PM PST Time Zone Converter ASL Interpretation & Closed Captioning Provided with Konda Mason and Noliwe Alexander If we cultivate the courage […]

ONLINE: Opening the Heart Through The Buddha’s Teachings: Parents Meditation Group

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA

An Online Meditation Group for Parents Closed captioning provided. An online meditation group for parents and caregivers with Lev White, Ramona Lisa Ortiz Smith, Michele Ku and Lisa Fujie Parks 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 offer […]

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ONLINE: Everyday Equity: Awakening Love, Power, and Justice

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA

An Online Class Series with Dr. Renato Almanzor Fridays April 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th 2021 1:00 - 4:00PM PST (Time Zone Converter) Closed Captioning Provided   Everyday Equity is both a realization of and an agenda for social justice and community well-being. The program offers perspectives, principles, and practices toward awakening love, power, and […]

ONLINE: Parents Meditation Group with Lisa Fujie Parks

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA

An Online Meditation Group for Parents, Grandparents and Caregivers  Monday, November 28th 8:45PM - 9:45PM PST with Lisa Fujie Parks 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 will offer a short talk, guided meditation and […]