With Satya de la Paz Bathe in the nectar of Yoga with movement, chanting, breath and meditation practices that ignite bliss and ecstasy. Soma, or nectar, is a manifestation of our life force when harnessed reveals a deep sense of peace and nourishment. Soma is described in the Vedas, ancient texts of Yoga, as liquid […]

With Shahara Godfrey During this one-day retreat we will explore, from a cross-cultural approach, ways to heal addiction. We believe this inclusive approach can build a solid foundation for those at any level of recovery and for those who have yet to seek help. Through these practices we hope you gain a practice that can […]

For Children Ages 0-13 and Family/Caregivers With Master John Ellis, Mushim Ikeda and Jenn Biehn  We invite you to come and help create the diverse family sangha at EBMC.  We welcome families with babies, toddlers, and children up to age 13. Children under 5 will need to have a parent/caregiver stay with them. This class features training […]

With Jenn Biehn and Shahara Godfrey  The qualities of the heart, also known as the Paramis, are tools to live mindfully. Strengthening these heart qualities – such as patience, wisdom, gratitude, and generosity - supports us to live the dharma more fully. Through meditation, dharma talks, interactive exercises, and Tai Chi movements, we will deepen our understanding and embody […]

A One-day Retreat for Immigrants and Refugees of Color With Wildecy de Fátima Jury and Bang Nguyen This daylong meditation retreat for immigrants and refugees of color and/or their adult children includes sitting, walking, and eating meditation; dharma talks; and exercises in small and large groups. To honor our cultures, languages, and heritage there will […]

With Mushim and Master Ellis This class will use meditation and movement to explore how to create greater mindfulness and maintain spiritual balance throughout the day. Movements are taught standing, sitting and reclining, and are appropriate for people with diverse abilities. Class size limited to 50. Registration: Registration is required and space is limited. Click here or the link […]

Led by the Restorative Practices for Dharma Practitioners Sangha How do we deepen, maintain healthy and wholesome connections within our multicultural sanghas that foster an atmosphere of mutual respect for everyone? Community Building and Healing Circles provide a transformative space for people to recognize their mutual interdependence in the struggle to work and live collectively. […]

With H. Margarita Loinaz, MD In the Buddhist tradition, we take refuge in the Three Jewels: The Buddha, The Dharma and The Sangha. In the Great Perfection Teachings of the Nyingma Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, we add the refuge of the Great Mother - The Perfection of Sublime Knowing. This ultimate refuge has also been […]