Events

In March we continue our three month series based on the book by Vishvapani: The Life and Teachings of the Awakened One, available as a [...]

February 5 through December 17, excluding holidays Each week we offer a guided meditation - either mindfulness of breathing or loving kindness - along with [...]

with Aubree Monthly on the first Friday of each month.  (check Aubree's website for changes) The SFBC is partnering with Aubree to offer a mindful, [...]

Exploring Spiritual Community In What is the Sangha? Sangharakshita suggests that to explore the nature of spiritual community is also to examine what makes us true individuals. [...]

Every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. (Updated Feb 10) Start your day with a peaceful 45 minutes of meditation in the lovely SFBC shrine room. No [...]

Join us on zoom for a 40 minute meditation We will continue through the holidays, but unfortunately if you register between Dec 22 and 30 [...]

If you’ve completed our Introductory Meditation Course(s), and/or have some experience of the Mindfulness of Breathing and the Metta Bhavana, please join us to take [...]

Join Mokshasi at the SFBC for this very simple, silent morning of practice. Come for the whole morning or any portion of it - just please [...]

With Padmatara and Team. “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities; in the expert’s, there are few.” — Shunryu Suzuki This retreat offers a [...]

Come for an evening of (intro to) meditation, chat and snacks. The plan to is to give a quick intro to meditation for folks who [...]

In April we continue our three month series based on the book by Vishvapani: The Life and Teachings of the Awakened One, available as a [...]

Buddhism offers a profound vision of human existence while serving as a practical guide to enrich every aspect of our lives. By integrating meditation with Buddhist [...]

Every year we hold in person retreats at Dharmadhara and Aryaloka for Women* who have asked for ordination into the Triratna Buddhist Order.  There are [...]

Retreats for Men who have asked for ordination into the Triratna Buddhist Order usually happen twice a year in the US - Spring at Dharmadhara [...]

For the Dharma to truly change us, we need to engage the heart, not just the head. As Sangharakshita has said, “The central problem of [...]

SFBC Third Thursdays are taking a break until 2026.  If you are interested in attending please drop us an email. Meanwhile some of our sibling [...]

With Vimalamoksha and Viveka Awakening with the Living Elements Sangharakshita taught that enlightenment is not possible in a “dead” world. Explore the elements—earth, water, fire, [...]

The Dharma Ocean of Protection and Abundance Thursday 9 - April to Sunday 12 - April  An exploration of the central Buddhist practice of going [...]

https://thebuddhistcentre.com/stories/toolkit/home-retreats/ Highlights Wabi-sabi and the Three Doorways to Freedom with Vajradarshini Dhyana and Insight, with Tejananda  

With Prasadachitta Meditation will be at the heart of this winter retreat, inspired by the Buddha’s teaching on kindness in the Metta Sutta. Practicing together [...]