Usually the third Saturday of each month, 10am to 4pm.
These monthly day retreats are a great opportunity to experience the benefits of retreat without leaving the city. Each month, through meditation, reflection and discussion, we will explore a different aspect of practice and see for ourselves how it relates to living well today. They are open to anyone interested in the topics, and no particular experience is required, though if you haven't meditated before you might consider taking one of our introductory classes.
Day Retreats
Saturday June 3
With Mokshasi
Doors open 8:45am
You are invited once again to join us at the SFBC for a very simple, silent day of meditation practice. You can join for the whole day or any portion of it - just please be sure to arrive during a break, as we will be unable to let you in otherwise. Please pre-register so we have an idea of numbers.
Meditations will be unguided, just bells, and the opportunity to sit together in our lovely shrine room.
As for all our in person events we ask that you check the requirements here before attending, but please note that, as things stand, these meditation days will be mask optional during meditation (recommended for hanging out in the reception area).
Session 1
Doors open at 8:45am and close by 9am.
9am short welcoming ritual followed by meditation to 9:45am, followed by 15 minutes to lie down, take a break, walk or leave.
Session 2
Doors open at 9:45am and close by 10am.
Meditation 10am to 10:45am, followed by 15 minutes to lie down, take a break, walk or leave.
Session 3
Doors open at 10:45am and close by 11am.
Meditation 11am to 11:45am, followed by a break for lunch.
Lunch Break
Session 4
Doors open at 12:45pm and close by 1pm.
Meditation 1pm to 1:45pm, followed by 15 minutes to lie down, take a break, walk or leave.
Session 5
Doors open at 1:45pm and close by 2pm.
Meditation 2pm to 2:45pm, followed by 15 minutes to lie down, take a break, walk or leave.
Session 6
Doors open at 2:45pm and close by 3pm.
Meditation 3pm to 3:45pm.
Registration and Donations
Enter the amount you wish to donate in the Event Donation box and click add to cart. Our suggestion is $25 to $50 for the whole day, or $5 to $10 for each session, but donations of any amount are very much appreciated and always optional. (If you enter 0 please make sure to click 'pay later' on the payment page (otherwise the registration won't work). Drop us an email if you have any difficulty.)
Please add info@sfbuddhistcenter.org to your address book so we can keep you up-to-date with any changes.*