This event is in the past.It took place on January 27, 2026 at East Bay Meditation Center.


Meditation meets potluck at this weekly Oakland gathering. Spend an hour meditating or browsing the library, then share food and conversation with a welcoming, justice-minded community.
Community meditation
Potluck social
Inclusive sangha
Drop-in friendly
Tips
🅿️limited parking, plan extra time
🎨Tuesdays feature art, Thursdays movement, Fridays open mic
Gather & Ground: Compassionate Community Building
Downtown Oakland


Meditation meets potluck at this weekly Oakland gathering. Spend an hour meditating or browsing the library, then share food and conversation with a welcoming, justice-minded community.
Community meditation
Potluck social
Inclusive sangha
Drop-in friendly
Tips
🅿️limited parking, plan extra time
🎨Tuesdays feature art, Thursdays movement, Fridays open mic
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