Avant-Dharma: An introduction to mindfulness through Jazz with HOSIKIDS on Giving Tuesday

Join HOSIKIDS for an hour of de-stressing during a stressful time of year! Stressors in our daily lives come in many different shapes, sizes, and flavors, as do their effects on our minds and bodies. In recent years, the effects of chronic stress on our physical and mental health have been increasingly researched, discussed and felt. Some of these effects are easier to see than others, falling anywhere on the spectrum between “hardly noticeable” to “diagnosable.”

This introduction to mindfulness, taught through the framework of jazz will help you learn about mindfulness through the mindfulness teaching modality Avant-Dharma. Avant-Dharma was created by Thomas Davis IV from the merging of Avant-Garde Jazz philosophy and Traditional Mindfulness practices. Merging these formidable traditions provides greater space and capacity for individuals to identify, cultivate and discover unique means of expression for their Authentic Selves.

Suggested donations are $15 or more! A $15 donation will pay for a year of health insurance for one Ghanaian youth.

Words from Thomas David IV

“Oftentimes our authentic qualities are deeply embedded outside of our common zones of familiarity and comfort. We employ Mindfulness practices as a means to safely explore these aspects of ourselves and ultimately embrace these areas of unfamiliarity. “

 

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The East Bay Meditation Center (EBMC) is an independent center located in downtown Oakland, at 285 17th Street at Harrison, just 3 blocks from the 19th Street BART station. We offer meditation training and spiritual teachings from Buddhist and other wisdom traditions, with attention to social action, multiculturalism, and the diverse populations of the East Bay and beyond. Our programs include meditation classes, daylong retreats, sitting groups, workshops, and classes.

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