Sangha News

Winter 2024 EDJI Blog available now!

Posted on Wed, 12/11/2024 - 3:54pm

Dear beloved community, season's greetings and welcome to the SFBC Winter 2024 EDJI blog! The EDJI team and members of the Sangha have put together a wonderful collection of stories, news and sharings related to social and racial justice, including its connection to environmental justice. November was Native American Heritage Month and helen shares about the ways in which our local SFBC community engaged with this ongoing process of honoring those whose land we are on.

2024 Day of the Dead Ofrenda

Posted on Fri, 11/01/2024 - 2:44pm

On Wednesday night Sangha members old and new gathered to create an ofrenda for Day of the Dead, celebrating our loved ones who have died, our ancestors, and ourselves as we once were.

The ofrenda will remain for several days so that people can continue to add photos and mementos. 

On Saturday Nov 2 the SFBC Green Sangha will host a pre-election meditation at 1pm - everyone is welcome to come and meditate and visit the altar.

Mitra Ceremonies

Posted on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 5:46pm

 

September 25: Mitra Ceremony

Three members of our community have made a personal commitment to practicing with the SFBC Sangha as Mitras and following the Buddhist precepts of non-harm. This simple and joyful ceremony will mark the occasion.  

Triratna Day April 6 - Celebrate Online

Posted on Thu, 04/04/2024 - 3:54pm

This year Triratna Day online is on the actual anniversary of the founding of the Triratna Buddhist Community. It’ll be the 57th ‘birthday’ and will be broadcast live from Monmouth Street, the site of the first center, and other historical sites associated with the early days.

Join Sanghas from around the world through The Buddhist Center [online] - more information and program here.

 

SFBC Picnic and Fundraiser - Thank you!

Posted on Mon, 08/07/2023 - 11:55am

A very big thank you to everyone for making Saturday's picnic and fundraiser such a success! A special thanks to Prasadachitta and all the people - too many to name here - who contributed their invaluable organizational and creative skills: the food was fabulous, the pies were amazing, the auction was incredible, the picnic was excellent, the resourcefulness in dealing with the wind was impressive - and more that I've forgotten. I'm looking forward to seeing the photos. 

 

Ordinations in Spain

Posted on Mon, 05/29/2023 - 4:07pm

Message from Guhyaloka Retreat Center in Spain:

We are delighted to announce the ordinations of ... nineteen men at Guhyaloka on Monday 29th May 2023.

Including our SFBC friend (back row, second from right): 

Brad Shwagler becomes Abhayamoksha - 'He who is liberated through fearlessness'
Private preceptor Prasadacitta

Abhayamoksha will be on retreat for several more weeks. 

Some of you may also know Jan:

Jan Strocki becomes Adbhutaja - 'He who is born from what is wonderful'
Private preceptor Paramabandhu