This event is in the past.It took place on April 7, 2026 at East Bay Meditation Center.

Gather & Ground: Compassionate Community Building 1
Fine Arts Talk
Gather & Ground: Compassionate Community Building 2
Gather & Ground: Compassionate Community Building 3
Gather & Ground: Compassionate Community Building 4
Gather & Ground: Compassionate Community Building 5

Gather & Ground: Compassionate Community Building

April 7 at 5pm

At East Bay Meditation Center

Downtown Oakland, Oakland

๐Ÿง˜"Only in the Bay Area!"
๐Ÿ’Ž"A community gem"
๐ŸฒTuesdays: art, Thursdays: movement, Fridays: occasional open mics โ€” bring food to share

Meditate, eat, and organize together at this weekly gathering where spiritual practice meets social action. The first hour offers quiet temple time, followed by a bring-your-own potluck and art supplies for making signs of resistance.

inclusive meditation community
engaged Buddhist practice
social justice space
potluck gathering