by Padmatara | Aug 21, 2025
Ian has been practicing at the SFBC since 2016, and has a background in the Presbyterian Church. He is originally from Canada. His professional career and avocation have been focused on philanthropy. He appreciates civil discourse and is Co-Chair of the Social Impact...
by Padmatara | Aug 21, 2025
Bill became a mitra on August 20, 2025
by Padmatara | Aug 21, 2025
Heruka became a mitra on August 20, 2025
by Padmatara | May 18, 2025
Padmatara (she/they) first joined a meditation course at the Brighton Buddhist Centre in England in 1989, during one of many attempts to give up smoking. She loved meditating right away, and her interest in Buddhist practice grew from there. In ’93 she moved to...
by Padmatara | May 9, 2025
Danamaya, long time (1990) member of our Sangha was ordained in 2002 in Tuscany. Her name means the Perfection of Generosity with Abundance, Tolerance and Liberality, which often feels like trying to walk in enormous shoes, but does give her infinite encouragement to...
