SFBC Shrine Room

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 ongoing events, as well as 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
Meditation for Queer Folks

Meditation for Queer Folks

Drop-in Class, third Thursdays, 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Buddhist Meditation Introductory Course

Buddhist Meditation Introductory Course

A Six Week Course, In Person on Tuesdays, Sep 6 to Oct 1, 2026, 7pm to 9pm
Buddhist Meditation - Going Deeper

Buddhist Meditation - Going Deeper

A Four Week Course, In Person on Tuesdays, Oct 13 to Nov 3, 2026, 7pm to 9pm
Buddhist Teachings - Introductory Course

Buddhist Teachings - Introductory Course

A Four Week Course, In Person on Tuesdays Nov 10 to Dec 1, 7pm to 9pm