San Francisco Buddhist Center
community centerMeditation and community center in San Francisco's Mission District offering meditation, mindfulness and Buddhist teachings, drop‑in classes, weekend retreats and community events. Affiliated with the Triratna Buddhist Community, it supports practice, study and spiritual friendship for practitioners at all levels.
Upcoming Events (2)
Free
becoming Mitras at the SFBC
Wed, 19 Aug 2026
During Sangha Night at the SF Buddhist Center, five new Mitras are welcomed in a meaningful ceremony, expanding the Buddhist community in San Francisco.
Free
Padmasambhava Day
Wed, 30 Sept 2026
Padmasambhava Day blooms at the San Francisco Buddhist Center, a serene shrine gathering where lanterns glow, quiet chants rise, and the community shares intimate ritual beauty in the city’s welcoming embrace.