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 […]

Holiday Food Drive & The Beautiful Practice of Dana

Dear Sangha, You are warmly invited to practice Dana in the generous giving of food this holiday season. EBMC will be hosting a food drive in support of Alameda County […]

Application deadline extended: White & Awakening in Sangha (WAS)

Application deadline extended to Nov. 15, 2017! #EBMC‘s White and Awakening in Sangha (WAS), is designed to build the awareness and skills of white practitioners toward the creation of a truly […]

EBMC’s 10th Anniversary E-Book

Click this link to view EBMC’s 10th Anniversary E-Book. Read the story of how EBMC first began, messages from our community partners, and more!

Helping Handbook for People Affected by the North Bay Wildfires

Click here for a “helping handbook” for individuals, families, and small businesses affected by the North Bay Wildfires. While created by an attorney team, its intent is to be put into […]

Expanded Ways to Give to EBMC and to Our Teachers

Gift economics! Quick guide on expanded ways to give to East Bay Meditation Center and, separately, to the Teachers: TO DONATE TO #EBMC‘s TEACHERS, you can give by cash or check […]

POSTPONED: Oct. 23 “Love & Resistance”

“Love & Resistance” with Sharon Salzberg, Larry Yang and Konda Mason, formerly Oct. 23 (Monday) has been postponed, with #EBMC‘s regrets, due to effects of the wildfires in California. Everyone who […]

Want to increase diversity in the neuroscience of meditation?

Participate in the first community-based neuroscience study between EBMC and UCSF called the EMBODY study. We are looking for diverse meditators who 1) are 25-65 years old, 2) have consistently […]

NEW! Bodhisattva Buddhist Curriculum offered at EBMC Oct 4 – Dec 3, 2017

For the first time in its ten years, East Bay Meditation Center is offering the Bodhisattva precepts and vows through two class series open to all, ending with a one-day […]

Here Are Ways You Can Help People During Hurricane Harvey

Here Are Ways You Can Help People During Hurricane Harvey As our hearts break for Houston, the Gulf Coast, and other affected areas, here are ways to contribute. by DAN SOLOMONAUGUST […]