Sangha Nights in May, June and July - the Heart of Buddhism
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 [...]
Study and Practice at the SFBC - an Invitation
This course is an opportunity to bring what you’ve encountered in introductory classes, retreats, or Sangha Night a little more deeply into your life and [...]
Sangha Night Wednesday June 3
With Claudia Continuing our series The Heart of Buddhism, Claudia will consider the link between compassion and gratitude as we turn towards a suffering world. [...]
Drop in Introduction to Meditation
February 5 through December 17, excluding holidays Each week we offer a guided meditation - either mindfulness of breathing or loving kindness - along with [...]
Meditation for Queer Folks
Join us for meditation, reflection and discussion. We’ll offer a brief introduction to meditation for anyone who’s new to it, followed by about 20 minutes [...]
Mini Meditation Retreat
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 [...]
Bachata Night at the SFBC
Save the date for this special event! Join us for an evening of Bachata with an expert instructor. Whether you’re completely new or have some [...]
Monthly BiPoc Gathering Online
A new monthly gathering on the last Sunday of every month for Dharma practitioners of all experience levels who identify as Black, Indigenous, or people [...]
Arts Evening: Lingering with the Motion of Elements Dancing Together
Vimalamoksha will host this evening - here's his invitation: This evening will weave together a video montage exploring the beauty of elemental patterns and movements [...]
Day Retreat: Remembering the Elements: Opening Beyond the Fixed Self
The Buddha taught contemplation of the elements as a way of loosening our identification with a fixed and separate self. Letting go of who we [...]
Summer Silent Meditation Retreat
With Viveka and Vimalamoksha Awakening with the Living Elements Sangharakshita taught that enlightenment is not possible in a “dead” world. Explore the elements—earth, water, fire, [...]
Sangha Night Celebration August 5
Celebrating Claudia's Forthcoming Ordination Claudia is leaving shortly to be ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order. Come and hear what this means, join the celebration, [...]
Yoga mini-retreats
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, [...]
Sangha Nights in August - Mindfulness of the Buddha
What were the Buddha's original teachings on mindfulness? August 12 to September 2 (see special event August 5) In these four weeks we will learn [...]
Online Sangha Gatherings
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 [...]
Weekend Retreat at Dharmadhara
Mindfulness of the Buddha This retreat is inspired by the Satipatthana Sutta, the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. This is one of the most influential meditation [...]
Winter Silent Meditation Retreat 2026
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 [...]
Other Triratna Residential Retreats
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 [...]
Online Retreats
https://thebuddhistcentre.com/stories/toolkit/home-retreats/ Highlights Wabi-sabi and the Three Doorways to Freedom with Vajradarshini Dhyana and Insight, with Tejananda
Morning Meditations Online
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 [...]
Going for Refuge (GFR) Retreats for Women*
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 [...]
Going For Refuge (GFR) Retreats for Men
Retreats for Men who have asked for ordination into the Triratna Buddhist Order usually happen twice a year in the US - Spring at Dharmadhara [...]
Winter Silent Meditation Retreat 2027
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 [...]


