EBMC Sunday Sangha

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 sundaysangha@eastbaymeditation.org.

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.