Events

Drop in any Wednesday evening - you are always welcome! Practical Information: Everything you need to know about Sangha Nights Program Information: May through July: [...]

Continuing our 2026 theme - the Buddha - we will explore the Buddha’s teaching and embodiment of the Brahma Viharas, or sublime abodes: loving-kindness (metta), [...]

with Padmatara Meditation, meditative movement, art, poetry, looking at the night sky, doing nothing at all - these are some of the ways we can [...]

With Prasadachitta and Danamaya Buddhists from many traditions around the world have been chanting this praise to the Three Jewels for over 2,500 years. Deeply inspiring and [...]

Celebrate with Danamaya Our last night in the series The Heart of Buddhism falls on Dharma Day, when we celebrate the gift of the Dharma [...]

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

Claudia is leaving shortly to be ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order.  Come and hear what this means, join the celebration, and give Claudia a [...]

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, [...]

With Visiting Teachers Aryadrishti and Amalashri Why do our minds become caught in stories, judgments, and conflict? Why do small experiences sometimes grow into anxiety, [...]

August 12 to September 2 (see special event August 5) In this four-week course we will explore and practice mindfulness through the words of the [...]

Join us at the SFBC for a quiet morning of meditation and silence. Spend a few hours in the simplicity of silence and shared practice. [...]

Mindfulness of the Buddha with Paramabodhi This retreat is inspired by the Satipatthana Sutta, the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. This is one of the most [...]

Would you like to live more creatively, with more freedom, kindness, and wisdom—and with less fear, irritation, and confusion? The Buddha practiced and then taught [...]

September 9 & 16 September is Suicide Prevention Month. Over these two weeks, Pete will share reflections from his many years volunteering on a suicide [...]

The Buddha’s Central Teaching Mondays, 7pm to 9pm, September 14 to Nov 9 This module explores the central concept through which the Buddha communicated his [...]

In 2026 our theme is the Buddha. We began with a careful exploration of Gautama Buddha’s life and teachings, and then moved on to the [...]

Practices for meeting life with awareness, kindness, and curiosity. Buddhism teaches that much of our suffering comes from the way we react to our experience. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Seattle Buddhist Center holds a Sangha Retreat every April. Aryaloka Retreat Center in New Hampshire offers a lot of retreats. Outside of the US you can [...]

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

If you are unable to come to our center in person you may be interested in these online options: Some of our sibling Sanghas offer [...]

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 [...]

With Visiting Teacher, Balajit Save the Date - more information will follow   EXPERIENCE This retreat is recommended for people who are familiar with Mindfulness [...]

With Paramananda More information to follow. EXPERIENCE This retreat is recommended for people who are familiar with Mindfulness of Breathing, Metta Bhavana, and Just Sitting [...]