Hello and welcome, We are a group of very sincere, warm-hearted spiritual seekers in the Buddhist Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions. We want to make a real difference in our hearts and a real difference to the world.This group is an opportunity for newcomers to Buddhism and established practitioners. Our aim is to unveil the limitless wisdom and compassion that is our fullest potential and help each other support the integration of the Buddha's teachings into our daily lives. We have the great …

Moving Laughing and Dancing Circle for Meditation -awakening in ``Spirit`` as ``Spirit`` This Circle was created with the aim to support our awakening and healing process and spiritual practices . This Circle is a community of loving, caring people who love truth, beauty and goodness. The Circle provides a safe, loving and empowering space for awakening to unfold in all types of people; in their body, mind and spirit through various tools of movement, dance and meditation. Our practices comes …

Hello Welcome to the San Francisco Meetup Group on “Buddhist Study & Meditation Discovering the Mind's Potential”. We are a group of friendly, sincere, warm-hearted Buddhist practitioners studying Mahayana & Vajrayana Buddhism, who are dedicated to providing both newcomers to Buddhism as well as established practitioners an opportunity to study, learn, & practice the Buddhist teachings. Buddhism is an insightful and inspiring journey to discover the true nature of ourselves and the nature of r …

‘’If I had to limit my advice on healthier living to just one tip, it would be simply to learn how to breathe correctly. From my own experience and from working with patients, I have come to believe that proper breathing is the master key to good health.’’ - Andrew Weil, M.D., author of Natural Health, Natural Medicine This  group is created to support breathing ( and eating) practice that helps us to breathe (and Eat) properly and deepen the nurturing and healing aspect of breath. Breath is l …

Come and join us for classes on meditation and Buddhism at The Kadampa Buddhist Temple in the Mission district in San Francisco. If you are interested in meditation, stress reduction, Buddhism or how to use Buddhist wisdom to deal with everyday problems and difficulties, this is for you.

Hi and Welcome! I started to chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, the title of Shakyamuni’s last writing known as the Lotus Sutra in 1997.  I also became a member of the lay Buddhist branch based on the philosophy of Nichiren Daishonin called the Soka Gakki International-USA. I had experienced tremendous unhappiness, hopelessness, miseries, depressive state, no confidence, no esteem, stress and anxiety up until this point in 1996. When I was introduced to this practice, my life began changing for the bett …

We are a sacred order, bringing into being a harmonious and loving world through the practice of meditative, compassionate awareness and mindful stewardship. This sangha is led by Daju Huihai Suzanne Friedman, a priest in the Hollow Bones Rinzai Zen Order, and a student of Junpo Kando Denis Kelly, Abbot & Founder of Hollow Bones & Mondo Zen. We hold Zen meditation & services, qigong practice, as well as Mondo Zen, workshops & retreats. Learn more from our website: www.robeandbowl.com “ Mondo Zen …

The Bay Area Open Sangha exists to allow people to practice and study the Buddhadharma, the teachings of the Buddha, without concern for sectarianism or the historical lines between traditions of Buddhism. This is not to say that these lines are ignored and traditions are mixed without reflection or regard to their conflicts. The Buddha taught many ways to practice the Dharma and his teachings have come down over two and half thousand years to this day. Many of the differences in doctrine and pr …

Zen Meditation Sessions Zen Priest & Dharma Heir Val Szymanski 408.832.7690 Zen Buddhist Practice Schedule-Tuesday Evenings We meet Monday evenings, at Sei Ko Kai Church, 2140 Pierce St, San FranciscoZen Instruction 7:00 - 7:25pm Meditation 7:30 - 8:10pm Walking Meditation 10 minutes Service 10 minutes Dharma Discussion until 9:00pm Zen Meditation Instruction Recommended for first time meditators from Tuesday 7:00pm-7:30pm. For more information please call Stephen 415.203.8790 or visit our websi …

Come join us at the San Francisco Shambhala Center for Tuesday evening sitting meditation. Meditation instruction is available for those interested - beginning and long-time meditators are both welcome. We practice the technique of Shamatha which means "calm abiding." Our goal is not to shut down our thinking but to practice sitting with whatever comes up for us and discovering that every situation is workable. By sitting with ourselves and being open minded about who we are, we hope to develop …

We will be meditating at the fire pits of Ocean Beach every Saturday from 6:00pm to 7:30pm(weather permitting). After my return from Iraq as a United States Marine I started meditating with a shaman practitioner, 9 years later I have studied under Buddhist monks and Hindu priests finding great value in each practice. The health benefits, both mentally and physically, have changed my life and continue to be a valid reason why I practice meditation. The evidence in epigenetics suggests that our ge …

This is a weekly group for anyone interested in reducing stress, increasing well-being, and taping into inner wisdom using ancient meditation techniques made practical for modern life. Beginners and experienced meditation practitioners are welcome. Cost:The class is offered by donation. $10 is the suggested donation for the class but no one is turned away due to a lack of funds. Teacher: Kate Janke has been practicing Buddhist Meditation since 2004. She is a teacher in training with Jack Kornfie …

Mindful Leadership is a meditation group for busy executives and leaders who want to lead a more peaceful, happy, and effective life. Scientific research into mindfulness meditation has shown to help in these areas and it is no coincidence that companies like Google now have mindfulness programs for their employees. Meditation will help you calm your mind on demand and return it to a natural state of happiness, deepen self-awareness in a way that fosters self-confidence, harness empathy and comp …

Digital-quick, multi-tasking, rational, logical – our modern, fast-paced Western lives are perfectly suited for authentic, 2550 year-old teachings that unfold the true potential of our mind, increase an effortless joy, dissipate fear, and develop an “unshakeability.” Diamond Way Buddhism SF is part of an international network of over 620 centers that operate under the practical guidance of Lama Ole Nydhal, a Western Buddhist master who has been teaching around the world for 40 years. Diamond Way …

SCHOOL OF INTUITION IN LIFE - "Awaken to Your Complete Potential." *** No previous experience is necessary*** Welcome to the Blissful Living Series meditation class in downtown San Francisco. This workshop is a great introduction to meditation, as well as for those wanting to rejuvenate their practice. Learn to feel grounded and aligned in your body with clarity in the present, here and now. And discover how to awaken to the cosmic ocean of pure unconditional love. In this workshop, you will fee …

A group meditation meetup for those who have been trained by a certified TM coach and enjoy meditating with others.