Classes and Events with Eve Decker - Winter 2024

Daylong Retreat: Lovingkindness for Self: A Pathway to Equanimity and Resilience with Eve Decker - Berkeley. In person and online. Sunday January 26, 9:30am-4:30pm PT.
This event is hybrid - both in person and online. The Buddha taught that when we can respond to whatever the present moment is offering with both acceptance and wise, compassionate action, we provide refuge for our hearts and emotions. This daylong retreat will offer practices of equanimity and self-compassion that will help us settle in the midst of things as they unfold, rather than become more reactive. More information/registration HERE
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley, Thursdays 7:30-9pm PT
Co-led by Eve Decker and James Baraz. 30 minute mindfulness meditation, followed by talk and discussion. Donations appreciated. Online first and third Thursdays; hybrid (online and also live at the Berkeley Buddhist Monastery) on the second and fourth Thursdays.
Dec 26 - at monastery and online with Eve - Topic: The Power of Intention
January - James
February - Eve
Zoom link, monastery address, and further info at    http://www.insightberkeley.org 
Women's Circle:  Wednesdays January 15th-March 5th (8 Weeks); 2:30-4:30pm PT; on Zoom. Topic "Equanimity in Turbulent Times"
Many of us would like pragmatic strategies to stay balanced in the midst of triggering outer events. In this group we will work with skillful response to difficult emotions and events, with an eye toward cultivating equanimity and resilience. Each meeting will include teachings and a practice that you can integrate into daily life. Sliding scale $240-440. Contact evedeckermusic@gmail.com
Group structure:
- Opening songs as people arrive
- Guided practice
- Check-ins
- Five minute break
- Talk
- Discussion
- Second practice, talk, and/or discussion
- Closing Dedication of Merit (offering the benefit of our practice to all beings including ourselves)
Each week I send an audio recording of the group meeting (minus the check-ins) and separate audio of the practices.
Monthly Evening of Song and Retreat - Second Sundays beginning January 12, February 9, March 9...) Online Event - 6:30-8:00pm  Please Join Eve Decker for a nourishing evening of song and short guided meditation practice. Restore your nervous system and heart in open-minded, open-hearted community. Our intention is to gather together to uplift and resource ourselves so we can be a grounded source of resilient calm. Experience with singing or meditating not required! 
Email evedeckermusic@gmail.com for Zoom link

Queer Sangha - First and Third Mondays 6:30-8pm PT, beginning February 3. Online, and in person in Oakland.

An affiliate of the Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley. Co-led by Eve Decker and Ray Grimsinger. For further information visit https://queermindfulness.org/

 

New Year's Retreat: John Orr and Eve Decker - Dec 28, 2024-January 3, 2025. Southern Dharma Retreat Center, North Carolina More information here.

For further information about any of the above events, contact info@evedecker.com

PODCAST – LOVED: Mindful and Musical Perspectives on Daily Life. Fifteen minute podcast - short talk followed by song. Please Subscribe, Follow, and Leave a Review! Click here for all episodes

Appreciation:

"Eve’s voice singing the Dharma… reached me deeper than words have ever been able to reach. The energy I felt was a connectedness to all things. Compassion and letting go resonated deeply though my body... By adding her musical abilities to her toolkit of experience Eve Decker is an insightful Buddhist teacher and talented artist."
– Janet Etter, Victoria Insight Center, Canada

"Eve’s songs are often just what I need to remind myself of the truth inside. They’ve been a big part of my daily life practice to inspire and open my heart. I love Eve Decker’s music!"  
– James Baraz, founding teacher of Spirit Rock Meditation Center, creator of the Awakening Joy course and author of “Awakening Joy.”