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.
In Person on Tuesdays, Sep 2 to 23, 7pm to 9pm
Mitra Study - Going For Refuge to the Three Jewels
Mondays, Sep 15 to Oct 20, 7pm to 9
Mitra Study - The Inconceivable Emancipation: The Vimalakirti Nirdesa
Mondays, September 15 to Nov 3, 7pm to 9
Metta 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
Practicing Dharma and Meditation in Community, Wednesdays, 7pm to 9pm, in person
Drop in Introduction to Meditation
Thursdays 6pm to 7pm, in person, except holidays
Morning Meditations in person resume Sep 2
Weekdays (Mon to Fri) 7:30am to 8:15am
Sangha Nights September to November: Wisdom
Practicing Dharma and Meditation in Community, Wednesdays, 7pm to 9pm, in person
Third Thursday Online Sangha Gathering
Practicing Dharma and Meditation in Community Online, monthly, 7pm to 8:30pm on zoom
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.