This event is in the past.It took place on February 26, 2026 at East Bay Meditation Center.
Arts & Crafts
Arts & CraftsAn hour of meditation, then gather around a potluck table with strangers who become friends. This drop-in series mixes stillness with solidarity: bring a dish, make protest art, or just find your people. No experience needed, no registration required.
Beginner-friendly meditation
Social justice-oriented
Gift economy model
Community potluck
Tips
🧘"Accessible Buddhism. Only in the Bay Area!"
🎨Tuesdays = art night, Thursdays = movement
🍲"Diverse, committed to social justice, run on gift economy"
Gather & Ground: Compassionate Community Building
Downtown Oakland
Arts & CraftsArts & CraftsAn hour of meditation, then gather around a potluck table with strangers who become friends. This drop-in series mixes stillness with solidarity: bring a dish, make protest art, or just find your people. No experience needed, no registration required.
Beginner-friendly meditation
Social justice-oriented
Gift economy model
Community potluck
Tips
🧘"Accessible Buddhism. Only in the Bay Area!"
🎨Tuesdays = art night, Thursdays = movement
🍲"Diverse, committed to social justice, run on gift economy"
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