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East Bay Meditation Center

Downtown Oakland

Meditate first, munch second: this radically inclusive center pairs temple time with communal potlucks Tuesdays through Fridays. Bring a dish to share after sitting, or drop in for art, movement, or the occasional open mic.

Radically inclusive
Social justice focused
Gift economy model
Drop-in friendly

Tips

🍲bring a dish to share for the potluck hour
🚲bike parking available inside
🌿fragrance-free space, skip the perfume

East Bay Meditation Center

285 17th St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

+1 510-268-0696

www.eastbaymeditation.org

Upcoming at East Bay Meditation Center

Friday, Jun 12
Gather & Ground: Compassionate Community Building

Gather & Ground: Compassionate Community Building

June 12 at 5pm

Gather & Ground is a weekly meditation meetup that doubles as a space for creative resistance. Come for the sitting practice, stay for the potluck, art-making, and conversations about how to show up for your community.

Maha Sangha

Maha Sangha

June 12 at 7pm

Explore Buddhist teachings through a justice-centered lens with this welcoming weekly meditation group. Most sessions happen on Zoom, with monthly in-person gatherings for those craving face-to-face connection.

Saturday, Jun 13
Compassionate Dharma Deep Refuge Buddhist meetings

Compassionate Dharma Deep Refuge Buddhist meetings

June 13 at 10am

Find refuge in a weekly online gathering that blends Buddhist wisdom with practical recovery tools. Using the Eight Steps framework, this welcoming space supports anyone healing from substance or process addictions. No registration required: just show up.

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