SFBC Shrine Room

For Newcomers

Welcome to the San Francisco Buddhist Center!  The classes and courses below are for people wanting to learn Meditation and Buddhist Practices, from complete beginners to people wanting to refresh and/or go deeper with practice.

We also have many events open to people with all kinds of experience.  Please take a look at our Sangha Night, Retreats and Special Events listings.

If you would like to know more about the SFBC Sangha, please visit our About Us page.

Cost and Registration

For courses requiring registration go to “bookings” below the course description.  Please pay what you can afford within the range or email us to arrange a lower rate if needed.

Our drop-in classes are by donation.

Resources

thebuddhistcenter.com
Free Buddhist Audio

 

Introductory Courses And Classes

Drop in Introduction to Meditation

Drop in Introduction to Meditation

Thursdays 6pm to 7pm, in person, except holidays and January
Buddhist Meditation - Going Deeper

Buddhist Meditation - Going Deeper

A Four Week Course, In Person on Tuesdays, March 17 to April 7, 2026, 7pm to 9pm
Beginner's Mind Weekend Meditation Retreat

Beginner's Mind Weekend Meditation Retreat

March 27 to 29 at Dharmadhara
Buddhist Teachings - Introductory Course

Buddhist Teachings - Introductory Course

A Four Week Course, In Person on Tuesdays April 14 to May 5, 7pm to 9pm