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

To register for any of our courses click on the course title and go to “bookings”.  Please pay what you can afford within the range or email us to arrange a lower rate if needed.

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
New Year's Eve Drop in Meditation

New Year's Eve Drop in Meditation

Wednesday December 31, 10am to 11:30am, in person
Buddhist Meditation Introductory Course

Buddhist Meditation Introductory Course

A Six Week Course, In Person on Tuesdays, Feb 3 to March 10, 2026, 7pm to 9pm
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
Buddhist Teachings - Introductory Course

Buddhist Teachings - Introductory Course

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