East Bay Meditation Center

ONLINE: People of Color Sangha
2021-02-04 19:30 - 21:00, 2021-01-28 19:30 - 21:00, 2021-01-21 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free!
Thursdays
7:30 – 9 PM PST
Closed Captions Provided.
Zoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website), and their Facebook group.

ONLINE: People of Color Sangha
2021-02-04 19:30 - 21:00, 2021-01-28 19:30 - 21:00, 2021-01-21 19:30 - 21:00 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
The People of Color Sangha is a growing community of people of color waking up and getting free!
Thursdays
7:30 – 9:00 PM PST
Zoom info: Meeting details are shared through their mailing list (subscribe on their website), and their Facebook group.

ONLINE: People of Color Yoga
2021-02-04 17:45 - 18:45, 2021-01-28 17:45 - 18:45 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Weekly Yoga Practice for Self Identified People of Color led by Satya de la Paz
5:45PM – 6:45PM
Build strength and flexibility while cultivating mindfulness in this all levels hatha yoga class. Each class has a unique, inspiring theme and personalized instruction that will leave you feeling joyous and rejuvenated.
For zoom link and password, join EBMC’s POC Sangha Facebook Page.
Or email: pocyoga at eastbaymeditation dot org
To donate to the Teacher via Venmo use ID: @satyabodyworks

ONLINE: Buddha’s 4 Big Truths: Liberation from Suffering
2021-02-03 18:30 - 20:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
An Online Class Series with Mushim Ikeda
Wednesdays February 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th 2021
6:30 – 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) Closed Captioning Provided
Part of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 6-month Curriculum
Why do we suffer? How can we be released from suffering? The Buddha’s first teaching after his Enlightenment is called the Four Truths for Noble Ones. These form the foundation of Buddhist life and understanding. The four “big” truths address human suffering and oppression, analyze their root causes, and describe a path of liberation from human suffering that is both profound and practical. Dharma talks, mindful journaling, meditation, community building and optional readings. Beginners in meditation are welcome.

ONLINE: Midday Sangha
2021-02-03 12:00 - 13:35, 2021-01-27 12:00 - 13:35 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Join our peer-led multicultural sangha for silent meditation practice and community building.
Every Wednesday
12:00 – 12:45 Silent sitting, standing or lying down meditation with optional walking meditation.
12:45 – 1:35 Potluck lunch with facilitated conversation about our practice and being the dharma in the world
Midday Sangha Coordinating Committee:
Darren Lee Brown, emiko yoshikami, Kimber Simpkins, René Rivera and Marge Sussman
email middaysangha at eastbaymeditation dot org for zoom link and password

ONLINE: Alphabet Sangha
2021-02-02 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-01-26 19:00 - 20:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
A meditation group for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Same-Gender Loving, and Two-Spirit communities. Because that’s such a mouthful, we call ourselves the Alphabet Sangha.
Tuesdays
7:00 – 8:30 pm
Please email: alphabetsangha at eastbaymeditation dot org to request Zoom link to join online.
For more information, visit the ALPHABET SANGHA WEBSITE

ONLINE: Polyvagal Yoga
2021-02-02 18:00 - 18:50, 2021-01-26 18:00 - 18:50 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
with Jess Dene Schlesinger
Trauma informed and access-centered yoga class rooted in Polyvagal theory.
For Zoom Access, please email: Accesscenteredmovement AT gmail DOT com

ONLINE: Every Body Every Mind Sangha
2021-01-31 18:00 - 19:30, 2021-01-24 18:00 - 19:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Every Body Every Mind Sangha is a weekly practice group for people living with disabilities, limitations, differences and chronic illnesses.
Sundays
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
To join online, please email: ebem at eastbaymeditation dot org to request a Zoom link.
Please come and take part in this time to meditate, share our lives and support with each other, and learn more about the dharma. There is no need to register for these weekly meetings, just come and share this path together!
EveryBody, EveryMind Teacher Group: Debra Kerr, Kenji Oshima, Anne Finger, Master John W. Ellis IV, Beth Smith and Mushim Ikeda
For more info, visit the Every Body Every Mind Sangha Website.

ONLINE: Beginning Again: Introduction to Meditation
2021-01-31 09:30 - 12:30, 2021-01-30 09:30 - 12:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Saturday, January 30th 9:30AM – 12:30PM PST & Sunday, January 31st 9:30AM – 12:30PM PST
Time Zone Converter
with René Rivera
Can meditation help us navigate these challenging times? The Buddha’s teachings and instructions for mindfulness meditation point the way toward a freedom and peace that is unassailable, beyond external conditions. This weekend of practice will introduce Buddhist mindfulness and heart practices with gentleness and an awareness of working with trauma. Come explore these beloved wisdom and compassion practices as a path to increased connection with ourselves and others. We will start at the beginning, with simple and accessible practices, including still and moving meditation. This class is for those new to meditation or who find it challenging to practice amidst so much change, stress and upheaval.
Closed captioning provided.
A zoom link will be included with the registration confirmation email.

ONLINE Compassionate Dharma Deep Refuge: 8 Step Recovery Buddhist Meeting
2021-01-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2021-01-23 10:00 - 11:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Compassionate Dharma Deep Refuge Buddhist meetings focus on ways to heal addiction. Based on the Eight Steps to Recovery developed by Dr. Mason-John M.A (hon.doc) and Dr Groves, 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 sustain you in your recovery.
We ask that you attend sober on the day with respect for others that may be active in recovery. Open to all in Recovery.
Advance Registration is not required.
For additional information, please contact:
Shawna Adkins: blublackb at gmail dot com
Walt Opie: waltopie at gmail dot com

ONLINE: Five Realms Meditative Movement
2021-01-29 18:00 - 18:50, 2021-01-22 18:00 - 18:50 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
An Online Movement Class Led by Master Ellis, All Are Welcome
“By adopting a certain physical posture, a resonant chord is struck in spirit.” — Bruce Lee
Explore the connections and flow between your body, mind and spirit in movement similar in nature to Tai Chi, Yoga and Chi Gung. Practice Form 1 in standing, sitting and reclining positions that are accessible to most bodies and abilities, and appropriate for people ages 8 – 108. Learn Form 1, 15 Certain Postures (movements), and 15 Resonant Chords (ideas). Access your body’s intuition and your mind’s wisdom to help make better life decisions. Relieve stress and increase flexibility, coordination and balance in the movements of your body and your daily life. Balance your Yin and Yang energies by harnessing the innate and universal, physical and metaphysical, power of Air, Fire, Earth, Water, and Space.

While we are homebound, movement is more important than ever. While we are apart, practicing together is imperative right now. Come have fun and laugh while learning!

Zoom Info Coming Soon.

ONLINE: Five Realms Meditative Movement
2021-01-29 18:00 - 18:50 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
An Online Movement Class Led by Master Ellis, All Are Welcome
Explore the connections and flow between your body, mind and spirit in movement similar in nature to Tai Chi, Yoga and Chi Gung. Practice Form 1 in standing, sitting and reeling in positions that are accessible to most bodies and abilities, and appropriate for people ages 8–108. Learn form 1, 15 Certain Postures (movements) and 15 Resonant Chords (idea). Harness the innate and universal, physical and metaphysical, power of Air, Fire, Earth, Water and Space. While we are home bound, movement is more important than ever. While we are apart, practicing together is imperative right now. Come have fun and laugh while learning!

“By adopting a certain physical posture, a resonant chord is truck in spirit.” —Bruce Lee

For Zoom Information Email: dharmamotion AT eastbaymediation DOT org

ONLINE: Beginning a Meditation Practice
2021-01-27 18:30 - 20:30 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Wednesdays January 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th 2021
6:30 – 8:30PM PST (Time Zone Converter) Closed Captioning Provided
Part of EBMC’s Core Buddhist Teachings – 6-month Curriculum
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 stationary and walking/gentle movement meditation in the vipassana (insight) style, and metta (loving kindness or good will) meditation. Don’t worry about “getting it right” – if you can sit – on a folding chair, on floor cushions, in a wheelchair – or lie down – and breathe, you’re off to a good start! This series is for those seeking stress reduction, or it can be the gateway to those new to Buddhism. Meditation can help you, over time, to develop a sense of increased physical well-being, mental clarity, compassionate connection, and spiritual growth.

ONLINE: Opening the Heart Through the Buddha's Teachings - Parents Meditation Group
2021-01-25 20:45 - 21:45 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
An Online Meditation Group for Parents
with Lev White, Ramona Lisa Ortiz Smith, Michele Ku, Baruch Golden and Lisa Fujie Parks
EBMC’s Family Practice Class teaching team will be offering a monthly parents’ meditation group for restoration, support and connection during these challenging times. We will offer a short talk, guided meditation and sharing. We welcome all parents/grandparents/caregivers of young people to join us. No prior experience is necessary.
Registered participants will receive a link to join us via Zoom.

ONLINE: Trans/Gender-Expansive Deep Refuge Group
2021-01-25 18:30 - 20:00 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
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!
To be added to the email list, please email tgedeeprefuge@eastbaymeditation.org with a quick note about your interest in the group. We look forward to practicing with you!

ONLINE: Honoring the Past, Writing the Future: A New Year's Ritual for BIPOC Femmes & NonBinary Folx
2021-01-23 10:00 - 13:00 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
An Online Class Led by shah noor hussein & Arisika Razak
Closed Captioning Provided
Join us for a half day of storytelling, dharma teachings, meditative movement, and art in which we compassionately examine our diverse personal histories, celebrate our heritage, and create new liberation stories through writing. We welcome self-identified People of Color that fall under the spectrum of cis & trans* women, gender nonconforming, gender neutral, androgynous, and nonbinary folks. Please bring writing and/or art supplies with you – as well as an object that represents your intentions for yourself in the new year or your personal power. Utilizing the writings and wisdom of cis & trans* Black feminist artists, we will set powerful intentions for the New Year and reclaiming ourselves through ritual. This interactive workshop will include guided meditations, breakout groups, writing activities, and other practices related to fostering self-exploration while deepening our self-love.

ONLINE: Queer Leather Peer-Led Deep Refuge Group
2021-01-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Off Site Venue
The Queer Leather Meditation Deep Refuge Group is a peer-led meditation group for those of us who have a meditation practice and are queer and leather/kink-identified. We meet on the 4th Friday of every month from 7–8:30 p.m. We are open to and welcome new drop-in participants, whether this is your first sit or your 10,000th! For upcoming meeting details or to join our mailing list or online groups, please visit http://www.queerleathermeditation.org/. If you have questions please contact admin@queerleathermeditation.org.

ONLINE: Racial Justice Skills for White Practitioners
2021-01-21 18:00 - 19:00 | East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Peer Led Deep Refuge Group
Racial Justice Skills for White Practitioners meets monthly in 2021 on the third Thursday of the month from 6PM-7PM PST, with the intention to support self-identified white practitioners of meditation in working with the skills and commitments of meditation practice to contribute to racial justice and to end white supremacy, in ourselves and in the world. This group is open to all self-identified white people who have a regular meditation practice and are working towards racial justice. In each meeting we will work with a skill from dharma practice to undo a habit of white supremacy culture.
Sign up for the Zoom link at tinyurl.com/RJSWP21
