Events

Sangha Nights March/April: The Life and Teachings of the Buddha

Sangha Nights March/April: The Life and Teachings of the Buddha

March 25, 2026 - April 29, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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 [...]
Monthly BiPoc Gathering Online

Monthly BiPoc Gathering Online

April 26, 2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
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 [...]
Sangha Nights in May, June and July - the Heart of Buddhism

Sangha Nights in May, June and July - the Heart of Buddhism

May 6, 2026 - July 29, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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 [...]
Yoga mini-retreats

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, [...]
Morning Meditations Online

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 [...]
Spring Going For Refuge (GFR) Retreat for Men at Dharmadhara

Spring Going For Refuge (GFR) Retreat for Men at Dharmadhara

May 15, 2026 - May 24, 2026
All Day
$0.00 - $800.00
The Spring 2026 GFR retreat for men will explore the theme of ’The System of Dharma Life.’  We will explore the core meditation practices of [...]
Meditation for Queer Folks

Meditation for Queer Folks

May 17, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Come for an afternoon of meditation, chat and snacks. The plan to is to give a quick intro to meditation for folks who haven't done [...]
Online Sangha Gatherings

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 [...]
Day Retreat: Equanimity, July 11, 10am to 4pm

Day Retreat: Equanimity, July 11, 10am to 4pm

July 11, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
$30.00 - $100.00
As part of our Heart of Buddhism series Vimalamoksha will lead this day retreat on Equanimity.  More information will follow shortly. Save the date! Please [...]
Summer Silent Meditation Retreat

Summer Silent Meditation Retreat

July 25, 2026 - August 1, 2026
All Day
$0.00 - $770.00
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, [...]
Other Triratna Residential Retreats

Other Triratna Residential Retreats

August 1, 2026
All Day
The Dharma Ocean of Protection and Abundance Thursday 9 - April to Sunday 12 - April  An exploration of the central Buddhist practice of going [...]
Sangha Night Celebration

Sangha Night Celebration

Celebrating Claudia's Forthcoming Ordination August 5 ‍ Claudia is leaving shortly to be ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order.  Come and hear what this means, [...]
Sangha Nights in August - Mindfulness of the Buddha

Sangha Nights in August - Mindfulness of the Buddha

August 12, 2026 - September 2, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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 Retreats

Online Retreats

August 15, 2026
All Day
https://thebuddhistcentre.com/stories/toolkit/home-retreats/ Highlights Wabi-sabi and the Three Doorways to Freedom with Vajradarshini Dhyana and Insight, with Tejananda  
Weekend Meditation Retreat at Dharmadhara

Weekend Meditation Retreat at Dharmadhara

August 28, 2026 - August 30, 2026
All Day
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 [...]
Going for Refuge (GFR) Retreats for Women*

Going for Refuge (GFR) Retreats for Women*

September 4, 2026 - September 13, 2026
All Day
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 [...]
Winter Silent Meditation Retreat

Winter Silent Meditation Retreat

December 27, 2026 - January 3, 2027
All Day
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 [...]