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Theme for 2023: Pathways to Awakening

Posted on Mon, 01/30/2023 - 3:08pm

PATHWAYS TO AWAKENING

Wednesdays in 2023, 7pm to 9pm.

Caminante, no hay camino, se hace camino al andar. Pathmaker, there is no path, the path is made by walking. (Antonio Machado)

There are as many paths to awakening as there are beings - it's up to us to start walking and let each step reveal itself, until, as some would say, we discover we were already where we wanted to be. Luckily the Buddha gave countless clear instructions to guide us. This year we'll look at some of them together.

End of Year at SFBC

Posted on Wed, 12/21/2022 - 11:08am

As we approach the end of 2022 we want to thank everyone who has taken part in the courses, classes and retreats we have held over last two years. We have very much appreciated your presence and your generosity while we all navigated the changes brought by the pandemic.

We are fortunate that so many people are willing to share their kindness, wisdom and time to make the dharma available to more and more people who might benefit, regardless of income.

New Fall Edition of EDJI Blog

Posted on Wed, 11/23/2022 - 10:01pm

Equity Diversity Justice Inclusion (EDJI)

Journey to Justice Fall Edition

Thanks to Helen, Dayamudra and everyone who contributed to the latest edition of Journey to Justice, full of information and interviews with Sangha friends, reflecting on November's Native American Heritage Month, and September/October's National Hispanic Heritage Month.

SFBC President Visit

Posted on Wed, 10/26/2022 - 11:50am

Samayashri is visiting the SFBC Dec 7 to 10. During her visit she will lead Sangha Night Wednesday Dec 7, and a gathering for order members and mitras Dec 10. She is looking forward to getting to know us. More information will follow soon.

Death of Saramati

Posted on Wed, 09/21/2022 - 10:11am

Saramati had a strong connection with the SFBC Sangha. He was instrumental in helping set up Triratna activities in the Bay Area in 1988, when he taught Buddhism at Stanford University. He and his wife, Varasuri, practiced with us until moving to Missoula in 1991. He came back several times to lead retreats and study sessions with our sangha….

Here is the notice that went out to the international order:

20th September 2022

Dear Friends,

SFBC President - from Dhammarati to Samayasri

Posted on Wed, 05/25/2022 - 11:39am

On July 2 at 11am pacific time there's an opportunity for our Sangha to thank and say goodbye to Dhammarati, who has served as SFBC president for longer than most of us can remember, and to welcome the amazing Samayasri, who will take over the role. Samayasri has been chair of the New York Sangha for the last 5 years, and is also president of Vancouver center.

'New' SFBC Chairperson

Posted on Thu, 05/19/2022 - 12:11pm

Back in January 2017 Viveka handed on the responsibility of Chair of the SFBC to the members of the Council. A lot has happened since then and we’re proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish along with you all.

Kalyana Mitra Ceremony

Posted on Mon, 04/04/2022 - 3:58pm

On April 6 at Sangha Night there will be a Kalyana Mitra Ceremony for MJ Moore, with Karunadevi and Nanasiri.

Kalyana Mitrata means Good/Beautiful/Spiritual Friendship, and is, as the Buddha famously told Ananda, the whole of the spriritual life.

The ceremony is very simple, between 3 people and a celebrant, supported by friends and sangha with a practice of loving kindness.

Opening our doors (again) March 16

Posted on Fri, 03/11/2022 - 10:49am

Beginning March 16 we are happy to announce that we will resume our "hybrid" Sangha Nights - in-person with a zoom option. We are erring on the side of caution to protect the vulnerable, and ask that you register and read our regularly updated safety requirements before attending.

You only need to register once to receive our updates.

If all goes well we will begin to offer more classes and events in person.

Fingers crossed, and be well.

Ordination in San Francisco (and Canada)

Posted on Tue, 08/31/2021 - 9:23am

I am delighted to announce that the public ordination of Mary Salome from San Francisco, CA took place at the San Francisco Buddhist Center on August 29, 2021.

Mary Salome becomes Rodashruti (the a, u and i are short, accent on the first and third syllable)
a Sanskrit name meaning “She who listens to the cries of the world.”

Registered spelling Rodashruti

Private preceptor Vimalasara
Public preceptor Karunadevi

SADHU SADHU SADHU

With Metta,

Karunadevi