Medical Supplies Desperately Needed in Palestine: Please consider donating

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) is helping to respond to a large number of casualties in Gaza. Hospitals there have been overwhelmed by those injured during recent protests. Supplies of […]

EBMC’s Strategic Plan: A look at the next two, five and ten years of EBMC!

For the past nine months, the EBMC community has been engaged in a dynamic process to develop a strategic plan that articulates our vision and outlines strategic actions for EBMC […]

EBMC Announces 8th Annual Dharmathon on Saturday, May 12th!

EBMC’s Eighth Annual Dharma-thon will feature some of the Bay Area’s most inspiring artists on May 12! Dharma-thoners will enjoy an intimate dinner with performances by Melanie DeMore, Naima Shalhoub, and Michelle “Mush” […]

Seeking volunteers: Registration email management and Backup Temple Keeper (cleaning)

EBMC is seeking volunteers for the following volunteer positions:   Registration email management Volunteer needs to have their own computer; they can do the tasks anywhere there is an Internet […]

Read DeNNiSOmeRa’s #SeasonOfGratitude Story

To wrap up a beautiful series of Gratitude Stories, longtime Sangha member Dennis Somera shares his experience with cultivating beloved community through sangha:   For the past decade, arriving on my cushion at […]

This week, Jess Dene Schlesinger continues our series of #GratitudeStories

This week, Jess Dene Schlesinger continues our series of #GratitudeStories: I have had chronic pain for most of my life. It is hard to believe that I feel serene these days, […]

Read Raúl Cornado’s #SeasonOfGratitude Story

In this week’s #SeasonOfGratitude post, we are inspired by this powerful story of dharmic practice, righteous rage, and collective healing from EBMC sangha and board member, Raúl Coronado:   I imagine […]

EBMC is hiring for an Event Associate!

Contract Position Title: Event Associate Download Job Description HERE Purpose of Contract Position The Event Associate manages East Bay Meditation Center (EBMC) classes and retreats. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Manage […]

Read Francisco Del Toro’s #SeasonOfGratitude Story

Dear Sangha, To celebrate 10 years of the East Bay Meditation Center, a generous group of Sangha members have pooled their resources to offer us a $20,000 match! Between now and the end […]

Awakening Together: Community Blessings for Larry Yang’s Newest Book

On Saturday, November 18th we gathered to celebrate EBMC Co-Founder and Teacher, Larry Yang’s new book, Awakening Together: The Spiritual Practice of Inclusivity & Community (Wisdom Publishing). Upon arrival, participants […]