Practice groups

The Alphabet Sangha is a weekly practice group offering Dharma talks and guided meditations led by LGBTQIA+ teachers for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, two-Spirit, queer, questioning, intersex, and same-gender-loving communities.

Ancestors Welcome Here Practice Group is an in-person practice group, held at the East Bay Meditation Center (EBMC) in Oakland. We focus on ancestral healing as a foundation for social justice work. Facilitated by Ream, the program is specifically designed for self-identified white individuals looking to explore lineage, meditation, and repair.

The BIPOC Sangha is a welcoming community for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to practice meditation, cultivate resilience, and support one another on the path to liberation and inner peace.

Every Body Every Mind Sangha is a weekly practice group for people living with disabilities, limitations, differences and chronic illnesses. EBEM offers teachings, guided practices, and practical exercises to develop empathy, kindness, and altruism towards oneself and others.

EBMC is expanding its physical presence with new drop-in community hours designed to foster connection, creativity, and solidarity before our evening practice groups. These sessions are open to everyone, require no registration, and operate on a "come as you are" basis.

The Maha Sangha is a meditation and Dharma group dedicated to radical inclusivity and social justice, welcoming all communities to explore liberation, healing, and collective social action together.

Join our peer-led multicultural sangha for silent meditation practice and community building. Wednesdays 12:00 – 1:35 PM PT.

A monthly parents’ and caregivers meditation group for restoration, support and connection.