A contemporary community for Insight meditation and practice supporting the diversity of life in the city.
Classes, Retreats, Events
We offer classes, weekly sits, day-longs events, and community service opportunities both online and in person. Take a look at our featured upcoming events below.
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Rainbow Community Day of Buddhist Meditation Practice
In Person December 7th from 10:00 am - 4:00 pmLed by Anushka Fernandopulle and John Martin
All who self-identify as LGBTQIA+ & GNC (Gender Non-Conforming) are invited to come together for a day of silent meditation practice in community. This day will support connecting with the natural purity of our own hearts and minds with presence and kindness. There will be Dharma instruction, guided meditations, periods for mindful walking practice, and time for questions and sharing.
Location: San Francisco Buddhist Center, 37 Bartlett Street San Francisco, CA 94110Suggested donation is $40-$100 with no one turned away for lack of funds
Weekly Sitting Groups
Sunday Night | SF Insight
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm with Eugene Cash or Guest Teacher
Monday Night | Insight Upper Market
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm with John Martin
Tuesday Night | Mission Dharma
7:00 pm - 8:30pm with Howie Cohn
Wednesday Night | SF BIPOC
6:00 pm - 7:30pm with Victoria Cary
Insight Dharma Center teachers offer weekly sitting groups most days of the week, San Francisco Time (PT).
You can join the sitting group by signing up with the sangha mailing lists.
