Abhayamoksha

Abhayamoksha

Abhayamoksha was ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order in May 2023, on a three month retreat at Guhyaloka Retreat Center in Spain. His name means “He who is liberated through fearlessness”. He grew up in Buffalo, NY and tried out a few different...
Claudia

Claudia

Claudia grew up in Germany and has lived in the Bay Area for over 30 years.  She originally came to the SFBC to learn meditation to help her deal with health issues.  She stuck around for an Intro to Buddhism course and was hooked.  She became a mitra in 2010.  She is...
Mokshasi

Mokshasi

Mokshasi comes from Mexico. Currently she lives with her wife in San Francisco and feels very fortunate to be among people who lead a serious spiritual path. She practices psychotherapy and considers it a privilege to treat people who are trying to understand life and...
Pete

Pete

Pete has been a member of the Council for over two years, and a member of the Teaching Kula for longer. He teaches Introductory courses in meditation and buddhism, mostly online, and occasionally leads Sangha Night. He has been a Mitra for many years.
Helen

Helen

Helen (she/her) is a long-time SFBC mitra. She joined the Council 2 1/2 years ago as a way to get more involved and re-connect with the Center, since work and family life were keeping her from attending Sangha Nights and courses regularly (even online during the...