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.
July 26, 2025
Buddhist Meditation 1: Mindfulness of Breathing
August 5, 2025 - August 26, 2025
Special Event: Mitra Ceremonies
August 20, 2025
Buddhist Meditation 2: Metta Bhavana/Loving Kindness
September 2, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Going for Refuge (GFR) Retreats for Women*
September 5, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Meditation and Dharma every Wednesday, 7pm to 9pm, in person
Drop in Introduction to Meditation
Thursdays 6pm to 7pm, in person, except holidays
Sangha Nights in July and August: the Healing Power of Meditation
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
Yoga mini-retreats
monthly on Fridays, 6pm to 8pm, doors open 5:30pm
Happy Pride!
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.