Morning Meditations
Online
Daily 7:00am to 8:00am Pacific Time
Morning meditation offerings are led every day of the year by different teachers throughout the week. The routine will differ depending on who is teaching but the basic offering includes guided or silent meditation, reflection, and a question and answer period.
Wednesday Morning Practice Intensive
In person and Online
Wednesdays 10:00am to 12:00pm Pacific Time
The Wednesday Practice Intensive is usually taught by Kate Munding. You can choose to attend in person at Yuga Kula in Berkeley, or via Zoom. These weekly offerings are an opportunity for our community to have two hours of practice together to strengthen and enrich your spiritual path. All experience levels are welcome.
Wednesdays from 10 am - 12 pm PST
- 10:00 Welcome and Sitting Meditation
- 10:30 Walking or Movement Practice
- 10:45 Dharma Reflection
- 11:00 Stretch and Sitting Meditation
- 11:45 Q&A
- Noon Closing
Dharma Education Series
Throughout the year, Assaya Sangha offers a rotation of 4–6 week special classes that invite our community to explore the Dharma more deeply.
Each series includes teachings, guided practice, and group reflection to support your spiritual growth.
New classes are announced seasonally. Please check the Event Calendar and the “Upcoming Special Events / Retreats” section for upcoming offerings.
Self-identified BIPOC Women's Second Sunday Sangha
At Assaya Sangha, we aim to create a space where differences are celebrated, and everyone feels safe, respected, and empowered to express themselves authentically. We are committed to inclusivity, diversity, and equity as essential elements of our awakening process.
Ramona Lisa Ortiz-Smith, Resident Teacher:
"As a self-identified BIPOC woman and Resident Teacher, I am committed to supporting the establishment of a meditation Sangha for other self-identified BIPOC women.
It is my intention and Assaya Sangha's intention, that this seed take root and flourish for years to come. However we need YOU to be a part of this experience. Through the teachings of the Buddha, together we can explore the path to real freedom. Let’s create the refuge we seek by centering truth, ethics, love and compassion using the Triple Gem of Buddha, Dharma, Sangha as our guide."
Offering a monthly BIPOC Sangha practice opportunity that includes:
30 minute meditation
15 minute Dharmette
10 minute questions, reflections sharing
5 minute closing meditation and dedication of merit
Aging, Sickness, and Death Study Group
The Buddha had a lot to say about aging, illness and death. His wisdom feels relevant today in our present day society that often avoids these topics. How can we meet death fearlessly? How can we learn to mourn wisely and not get lost in grief? Come join the conversation in this monthly study group using the book Older and Wiser: Classical Buddhist Teachings on Aging, Sickness, and Death by Mu Soeng, Gloria Taraniya Ambrosia and Andrew Olendzki. This group is an offshoot of the course offered in the fall at Assaya, however it is open to all Assaya members regardless of whether they were in that class. We will be starting over at the beginning of the book and go slowly through it again. This will be a study group with members leading discussion on a rotating basis with Journey deVries as lead teacher.
In-Person meeting the 3rd Sunday of each month, 4:30-6:00 pm.
Please register for in-person attendance and to get Walnut Creek location details, or contact Journey by email directly at: heartjourney62@gmail.com
Online meeting the 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:30-8:00 Pacific time. Registration is not necessary - the Zoom link will be on the Assaya calendar listing.
