What we’re about
Meditate Together: Mindfulness, Buddhist Teachings & Connection
Hosted by the Berkeley Insight Meditation Community
Looking for a friendly space to deepen mindfulness, compassion, and community?
Come meet up! Our sangha — a warm, inclusive community for meditation, Dharma learning, and spiritual connection. Whether you’re new to meditation or an experienced practitioner, you’re welcome here. Our lineage is Vipassana, which is a Buddhist teaching on mindfulness.
Guided by Our Co-Teachers:
James Baraz— Founding teacher of Spirit Rock Meditation Center, author of Awakening Joy and leader of One Earth Sangha.
Eve Decker— Mentor for Community Dharma Leaders with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach, and Family Program teacher at Spirit Rock; Metta and self-compassion teacher; Dharma musician evedeckermusic.com
Weekly Gatherings Every Thursday:
Online Zoom Meeting info: www.insightberkeley.org
In-person meetings every Thursday!
Berkeley Buddhist Monastery 2304 McKinley Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
6:45 – Drop-in tea & community time
7:30 – Meditation practice
8:00–9:00 – Dharma talk & discussion
All are welcome — come as you are and sit with us in mindfulness and friendship! We have vegetarian potlucks at 6 pm on the first Thursday of the month, along with fun community activities-sailing, hiking, and service projects at our monastery partner's retreat in the redwoods.
The Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley is committed to being welcoming and accessible to people of all cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, racial identities, socio-economic classes, sexual orientations, genders, ages, education levels, and abilities.
More info:
www.insightberkeley.org
Upcoming events
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•OnlineRam Das, East Forest- Berkeley Insight Meditation for Spirit Rock
OnlineInvite your friends and come bathe yourself in dharma, music, and the loving presence of Ram Dass’s teachings.
Join us this Sunday, October 19th, from 6–9 pm at our Berkeley Buddhist Monastery for a special community event! We’ll be gathering to watch Spirit Rock’s sold-out live fundraiser, featuring James Baraz, music by East Forest, and the timeless teachings of Ram Dass—all projected on a large screen with great sound.
Though the in-person event is full at Spirit Rock, we’ll be together in our regular Berkeley meeting space, experiencing the event live online together!
Details:
• When: Sunday, October 19, 6–9 pm
• Where: Berkeley Buddhist Monastery (our regular Sangha space)
2304 McKinley Ave, Berkeley (at Bancroft St)
• Suggested Donation: $20 to Spirit Rock (no one turned away)
• Extras: Tea, small treats, and warm community spirit!For more info: www.insightberkeley.org
With gratitude to John, Heather, Phil, Dawn, Michael and Diane for organizing this joyful evening.
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