About this Event
Sangha is where practice comes alive. We will gather to pause, practice, and cultivate real spiritual friendship (kalyana-mitta). If you're looking for a grounding Sunday ritual, an introduction to meditation and foundational Buddhist concepts, or a warm space to connect with community, our doors are wide open.
Each gathering centers a quiet or gently guided meditation, a Dharma reading with open-hearted community discussion, and time to linger over tea and light refreshments. If EBMC is already your spiritual home, or if you are stepping through our doors for the very first time, you belong here.
SEE OUR SCHEDULE BELOW!
All are welcome. No prior meditation or experience with Buddhist practices is necessary. Come as you are.
Please note: parking meters in Oakland are free between 10am-12pm on Sundays!
If you want to volunteer to help support, plan, or facilitate these gatherings, please email [email protected].
October Theme: The Three Jewels: Dharma
October 4 – 10am-12pm (optional potluck brunch 12-1pm) - special guest teacher for our launch day to offer music and guided meditation - Sarwang Parikh!
Week 1: How to practice; Stationary, Lying, Walking.Reading: The Perils of Social Atrophy by Dr. Sarah Stein Lubrano
Question: What brought you here today?
October 11 – 10am-12pm
Week 2: Loving Kindness practice
Reading: Strangers at the Gate by Jasmine Syedullah from “Radical Dharma”
Question: How is your heart?
October 18 – 10am-12pm - Special note: Childcare will be available on this day! (please RSVP by emailing sundaysangha@eastbaymeditation.org if you plan to bring children in need of focused care so we can plan accordingly)
Week 3: Equanimity practice
Reading: The intention of Spiritual practice by Kazu Haga
Share Phrases and techniques
October 25 – 10am-12pm
Week 4: Compassion practiceReading: Practicing RAIN by Tara Brach
Question: How can we have more self-compassion?
November Theme: The Three Jewels: Buddha
November 1 - 10am-12pm (optional potluck brunch 12-1pm)
*November 8 - No Sunday Sangha. Please attend and register for our daylong "Empowering Together: Joys and Sorrows of Community" with Larry Yang, Pawan Bareja, and Kimi Mojica!
November 15 - 10am-12pm
November 22 - 10am-12pm
*November 29 - No Sunday Sangha
December Theme: The Three Jewels: Sangha
December 6 - Dharma Drag Brunch at 2406 Webster - more info TBD
December 13 - 10am-12pm
December 20 - 10am-12pm
*December 27 - No Sunday Sangha
REGISTRATION
You can only register for one event at a time. To register for additional Sundays, please complete another registration. Thank you! Please note: Location is at 285 17th Street unless otherwise specified.
Event venue & nearby stays
East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th St., Oakland, United States
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