Events

Sangha Nights are every Wednesday evening (except holidays), 7pm to 9pm, In Person and On zoom, from Feb 5 to Dec 17.  . Hearts that [...]

Ksanti Paramita - the Perfection of Patience, Forbearance, Receptivity Kshanti is the patience that sees deeply into the nature of reality, accepting difficulties not with [...]

This year we continue working against the backdrop of ongoing wars and a warming planet, with a new administration that is actively hostile toward efforts [...]

This four-week course brings the deep wisdom of the body into the heart of meditation practice. By combining mindful movement and sitting meditation, we create [...]

We are happy to welcome a number of visiting teachers from the UK in April and May. They will each give a Sangha Night talk [...]

Each week we offer a guided meditation - either mindfulness of breathing or loving kindness - along with practical tips on posture and other aspects [...]

This retreat is for Men who have asked for ordination into the Triratna Buddhist Order. Email for information.

Regular Schedule Wednesdays 12 noon to 1:15pm The SFBC is partnering with Aubree to offer a mindful, stress-releasing period of yoga. All experience levels are [...]

at Barre Center for Buddhist Studies More information here.

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 [...]

This retreat is currently full but this can change so please go ahead and read the following information and if you decide you would like [...]

Viriya Paramita - the Perfection of Energy for the Good We need to discover how to align our energy with what is truly meaningful—when we [...]

Dhyana Paramita - the Perfection of Meditation True meditation is not about escaping reality but becoming fully present to it. It is about seeing things [...]

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

The metta bhavana, or cultivation of loving kindness, is a powerful meditation practice that teaches us how to bring a friendly, kind, curious attention to [...]

Prajna Paramita - the Perfection of Wisdom True wisdom is always compassionate. It is not cold or detached but arises from a heart that deeply [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Just as the Buddha faced Mara by turning hatred into compassion, we as Black, Latinx, Asian, Indigenous, People of Colour (BLAIPOC), will come together in [...]

There is something very special about Winter Retreats. Winter is a natural time for us to turn inwards, and on a silent retreat we can [...]

Morning meditations are taking a break. Please watch this space for updates, or email us at info@sfbuddhistcenter.org to be notified. Start your day with a [...]

Dana Paramita February began our year-long theme; Hearts that Heal, looking at the first Paramita - Dana, Healing through Generosity – giving without conditions as [...]

Sila Paramita - the Perfection of Skillful Action Never mind karma and rebirth, or past and future; what is important is how we shape ourselves [...]