Events

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 [...]

Building the foundations of awareness and kindness Would you like to live more creatively, with more freedom, kindness, and wisdom—and with less fear, irritation, and [...]

Join Viradhamma for an opportunity to meditate with friends at the SFBC.  Meditations start at 9am, 10am and 11am, and doors open ten minutes before the [...]

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 [...]

Learning to meet life with awareness, kindness, and curiosity Buddhism teaches that much of our suffering comes not only from what happens to us, but [...]

We begin with a mindful qigong practice, followed by a gently guided meditation and time to reflect together on our experience. The gentle, flowing movements [...]

Exploring Buddhism: A Path of Wisdom and Compassion Buddhism offers a profound vision of human life, alongside practical teachings that can enrich the way we [...]

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 The Ten Buddha Mandala Friday 21st - Thursday 27th August, 2026 A Home Retreat with Karunadevi, Shraddhavani and Viriyalila - timed for a [...]

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 [...]