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Tuesday July 29, 2008 - 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Why do we draw? Because we want to observe the world for what it is. Over four classes we will do simple, concrete drawing and perception exercises to hone our powers of observation and increase our level of awareness.![]()
Monday August 04, 2008 - 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
A group for white people to explore identity, diversity and racism through mindfulness.
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Sunday August 10, 2008 - 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Through the practice of yoga, meditation, and discussion we will explore the deeper dimensions of the Self.Sunday June 29, 2008
EBMC Core Teacher Larry Yang to lead a Gay/Bi/Trans Men’s Residential
Meditation Retreat on Whidbey Island, Washington.
Welcome to the East Bay Meditation Center: A diverse community sharing wisdom teachings and social engagement.
People of Color (POC) Weekly Sitting Group
Thursdays, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Practitioners of color are invited to join this weekly group and learn to cultivate love and freedom in the present moment through the practice of mindfulness meditation.
Click here for more information
LGBTQI/SGL Weekly Sitting Group
Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
A weekly meditation group for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex & Same-Gender Loving communities.
Click here for more information
Friday Open Sitting Group
* Open to All *
2nd and 4th Fridays of each month, 6:30PM-8:30PM
This sitting group is for anyone interested in learning more about mindfulness meditation and practicing this ancient discipline with others.Click here for more information

Spirit Rock Meditation Center Co-Founder, International Teacher, and Author of numerous books, including The Wise Heart, Buddha's Little Instruction Book, and After the Ecstasy, the Laundry
along with
East Bay Meditation Center Teachers and Leadership Sangha members
to Benefit the East Bay Meditation Center
Click here for teacher bios
Saturday, September 6, 2008
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
at Historic Sweet's Ballroom
1933 Broadway
downtown Oakland
(at the 19th Street BART station)
Join us for a day of the wonderful and powerful practices of Mindfulness, Loving-kindness, and Liberation. The day will include teachings, meditation, storytelling, dialogue, and the creation of community. Beginning meditators welcome!

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Historic Sweet's Ballroom
is wheelchair accessible.
Click here to download the retreat flyer. Please print and post it for others to see.
EVENTS
Drawing for Greater Awareness: a contemplative drawing workshopTuesday July 29, 2008 - 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Why do we draw? Because we want to observe the world for what it is. Over four classes we will do simple, concrete drawing and perception exercises to hone our powers of observation and increase our level of awareness.
For White LGBTQI Community: Being Mindful & WhiteMonday August 04, 2008 - 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Interconnected for LGBTQI Community: Being Mindful and White in a Multicultural WorldA group for white people to explore identity, diversity and racism through mindfulness.
Half-day Yoga Retreat for People of ColorSunday August 10, 2008 - 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Through the practice of yoga, meditation, and discussion we will explore the deeper dimensions of the Self.NEWSFreedom of HeartJuly 22nd - 27th 2008, posted onSunday June 29, 2008 EBMC Core Teacher Larry Yang to lead a Gay/Bi/Trans Men’s Residential |
WELCOME
Welcome to the East Bay Meditation Center: A diverse community sharing wisdom teachings and social engagement. REGULAR GROUPS
People of Color (POC) Weekly Sitting Group Thursdays, 7:00 - 9:00 PM Practitioners of color are invited to join this weekly group and learn to cultivate love and freedom in the present moment through the practice of mindfulness meditation. Click here for more information
LGBTQI/SGL Weekly Sitting Group Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 PM A weekly meditation group for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex & Same-Gender Loving communities. Click here for more information
Friday Open Sitting Group * Open to All * 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month, 6:30PM-8:30PM This sitting group is for anyone interested in learning more about mindfulness meditation and practicing this ancient discipline with others.Click here for more information |
Freedom,Compassion& Dignity
A One-Day Retreat with
Jack KornfieldSpirit Rock Meditation Center Co-Founder, International Teacher, and Author of numerous books, including The Wise Heart, Buddha's Little Instruction Book, and After the Ecstasy, the Laundry Charlie Johnson andMushim Ikeda-NashEast Bay Meditation Center Teachers and Leadership Sangha members
to Benefit the East Bay Meditation Center
Click here for teacher bios
• Sliding scale: $108 - $40• Students: $25 w/ student IDRegistration Required:To register, please click on the "Network for Good" icon below, and follow the instructions to pay your registration fee by credit or debit card. When making your payment through the Network for Good website, please include your full name, your email address, and in the "Designation" field, please type "Sept. 6 Jack Kornfield Event."
Historic Sweet's Ballroom is wheelchair accessible.
Click here to download the retreat flyer. Please print and post it for others to see. |
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