Learn Meditation and Buddhism
The San Francisco Buddhist Center is a relaxed and friendly place to learn and practice meditation, mindfulness and Buddhism with support from people on a similar path. We are situated in the heart of the Mission District on the land of the Ramaytush Ohlone people. (Land acknowledgement statement.)
Our community is dedicated to supporting the development of spiritual friendship among all those who wish to experience the benefits of Buddhist meditation and practices. Our system of practice emphasizes the value of friendship, study and creativity, as well as Metta/kindness, Mindfulness, Calm Abiding/Samatha and Insight/Vipassana meditation practices, and applying Buddhist principles to everyday life. Everyone is welcome.
Mondays beginning September 15, 7pm to 9pm
Metta/Loving Kindness Retreat with Prasadachitta
September 27 to October 4 at Dharmadhara, with Weekend option
Buddhist Meditation 3: Buddhist Teachings
In Person on Tuesdays Sep 30 to Oct 21, 7pm to 9pm
Buddhist Meditation 4: Mindfulness in Motion
In Person on Tuesdays, October 28 to November 18, 7pm to 8:30pm
Staying Real and Healthy as We Respond to Suffering
Urban Retreat, Saturday Nov 15 and Sunday Nov 16
Practicing Dharma and Meditation in Community, Wednesdays, 7pm to 9pm, in person
Morning Meditations in person
Weekdays (Mon to Fri) 7:30am to 8:15am
Drop in Introduction to Meditation
Thursdays 6pm to 7pm, in person, except holidays
Third Thursday Online Sangha Gathering
Practicing Dharma and Meditation in Community Online, monthly, 7pm to 8:30pm on zoom
Morning Meditations Online
Weekdays and Saturdays, 7:30am to 8:10am on zoom
What’s new with the SFBC and Triratna Sanghas?
The SFBC Green Sangha is organizing 2 new events: Staying Real and Healthy as We Respond to Suffering – an Urban Retreat in November, and We Belong to the Earth – a meditation in Dolores Park Sep 21.
Five New Mitras!
On Sangha Night Aug 20 we welcomed 5 new friends becoming Mitras at the SFBC with a lot of beautiful rejoicing and a lovely ceremony. An ever widening circle the Sangha grows….
Sangha as a Force for Good in the World: The Vajra Bell is back!
Connecting Gender Diverse Practitioners in Triratna: Information here.
What if we got it right? Here’s what the SFBC Green Sangha came up with.
Winter EDJI Blog Available: Read it here.