Open to self identified people of color with Arisika Razak If we cannot be happy in spite of our difficulties, what good is our spiritual practice? – Maha Ghosananda Memory is the selection of images; some elusive, others printed indelibly on the brain. . . . But truth changes color depending on the light. Andtomorrow […]
Part of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 5-month Curriculum 4 Wednesdays: January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017 7:00 – 9:00 pm with Mushim Are you looking for a way to start a mindfulness meditation practice, but don’t quite know how? These classes will give you the basics of sitting and walking/movement meditation in the vipassana […]
Come join us for potluck and community ceremony as we move together into the new year. Saturday, December 31, 9 pm until the new year! 9:00 pm: Doors open for potluck 10:30 pm: Community discussion and intention setting – How will we support our communities and our earth in 2017? 11:30 pm: Meditation Midnight: Bell ringing and dedication […]
Trans/Gender-Expansive Deep Refuge Group Fourth Mondays (online over zoom) 6:30-8pm PM PST This deep refuge group is by and for trans/gender-expansive people. Our goal is to provide a welcoming community space for trans/gender-expansive folks who are interested in exploring meditation and other aspects of Buddhist practice. Both beginners and experienced practitioners welcome! For the zoom link, […]
with Spring Washam It’s been my experience that when we truly love and honor ourselves many of life’s most difficult questions get answered. Self-hatred, inner aggression, and self -criticism are rooted in a mind that is confused and suffering. The “Metta” practice is a powerful antidote and medicine that transforms hatred into love. In this […]
with Larry Yang and Louije Kim All beings wish to be happy, to enjoy safety and a sense of well-being. For People Of Color living in a racialized society, the realities of racism, systemic violence, and trans-generational trauma creates a pervasive sense of danger and insecurity--the search for safety takes on a tender urgency. The […]
For Children Ages 0-12 and Family/Caregivers with Shahara Godfrey, Baruch Golden, Michele Ku, Fresh! White, and Jenn Biehn (movement) 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 12. The teachers will offer the Buddha's teachings and mindful practices […]
Two Mondays, December 5 and 12, 2016 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm with Mushim Can we experience empathetic joy in others’ successes and joyful moments, even when their experience and worldview is very different from our own? Mudita (unselfish joy) is one of the Brahmaviharas, also called the Four Immeasurables. These are Buddhist teachings and […]
A Day of Mindfulness in the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh with Peggy Rowe and Larry Ward What does it mean to practice love in these times? We explore America’s legacy of racial promise and dysfunction from the perspectives of Buddhist Psychology and neuroscience. We will enjoy noble silence, sitting meditation, movement meditation, total relaxation, […]
This is a monthly meetup open to people of color who have attended residential people of color retreats at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Deer Park Monastery, or both. This Deep Refuge Group is intended to nurture the experience of retreat — mindfulness, sangha, dharma sharing, and the Five Mindfulness Trainings — in our everyday lives. […]
