Spirit Rock Meditation Center
Tel: (415) 488-0164
Fax: (415) 488-1025
Email: SRMC@spiritrock.org
http://spiritrock.org/
from their web site:
Spirit Rock Meditation Center is dedicated to the teachings of the Buddha as presented in the vipassana tradition. The practice of mindful awareness, called Insight or Vipassana Meditation, is at the heart of all the activities at Spirit Rock. The Center hosts a full program of ongoing classes, daylong programs, and residential retreats.
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East Bay Meditation Center
East Bay Meditation Center
285 17th St.
Oakland, CA 94612
tel. 510-268-0696
eastbaymeditation.org
from the website:
"Founded in a celebration of diversity, the East Bay Meditation Center welcomes everyone seeking to end suffering and cultivate happiness. Our mission is to foster liberation, personal and interpersonal healing, social action, and inclusive community building. We offer mindfulness practices and teachings on wisdom and compassion from Buddhist and other spiritual traditions. Rooted in our commitment to diversity, we operate with transparent democratic governance, generosity-based economics, and environmental sustainability.
THE PRACTICE OF DANA (GENEROSITY):
Consistent with the mission of the East Bay Meditation Center (EBMC), all EBMC classes are being offered without a fee. However, we ask that you consider providing a donation to the teacher and to the EBMC to allow us to continue to offer classes like these to the diverse population of the East Bay. This is known as the practice of Dana, which is how wisdom teachings have been provided in Asia for centuries. It allows exposure to valuable lessons independent of class and economic status.
Out of respect for people with environmental illnesses, please do not wear fragrance or scented products at EBMC events."
285 17th St.
Oakland, CA 94612
tel. 510-268-0696
eastbaymeditation.org
from the website:
"Founded in a celebration of diversity, the East Bay Meditation Center welcomes everyone seeking to end suffering and cultivate happiness. Our mission is to foster liberation, personal and interpersonal healing, social action, and inclusive community building. We offer mindfulness practices and teachings on wisdom and compassion from Buddhist and other spiritual traditions. Rooted in our commitment to diversity, we operate with transparent democratic governance, generosity-based economics, and environmental sustainability.
THE PRACTICE OF DANA (GENEROSITY):
Consistent with the mission of the East Bay Meditation Center (EBMC), all EBMC classes are being offered without a fee. However, we ask that you consider providing a donation to the teacher and to the EBMC to allow us to continue to offer classes like these to the diverse population of the East Bay. This is known as the practice of Dana, which is how wisdom teachings have been provided in Asia for centuries. It allows exposure to valuable lessons independent of class and economic status.
Out of respect for people with environmental illnesses, please do not wear fragrance or scented products at EBMC events."
San Francisco Buddhist Center
The San Francisco Buddhist Center/FWBO
http://www.sfbuddhistcenter.org
37 Bartlett Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Info@sfbuddhistcenter.org
415.282.2018
The SFBC offers a relaxed and friendly place for people who want to participate in a Buddhist community or who want clear, ecumenical instruction about Buddhism and meditation and how they can apply it in their life. We provide a comprehensive program of Buddhist meditation classes and courses, Buddhism courses, writing and performance events, yoga and meditation classes, weekend and week-long meditation retreats, nonresidential daylong meditation and study retreats, and more.
The SFBC is part of the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (FWBO), an international Buddhist network of public centers, communities, ethical businesses, and social projects. Founded in England in 1968 by Urgyen Sangharakshita, FWBO draws inspiration from the whole of the Buddhist tradition and is based in central teachings that are common to all the main schools. At the heart of the FWBO is the Western Buddhist Order, made up of men and women from diverse backgrounds who have dedicated their lives to the practice of Buddhism. The FWBO system of practice emphasizes the following spiritual practices in addition to both samatha and vipassana meditation: friendship/sangha, creativity/art, study, and ritual.
http://www.sfbuddhistcenter.org
37 Bartlett Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Info@sfbuddhistcenter.org
415.282.2018
The SFBC offers a relaxed and friendly place for people who want to participate in a Buddhist community or who want clear, ecumenical instruction about Buddhism and meditation and how they can apply it in their life. We provide a comprehensive program of Buddhist meditation classes and courses, Buddhism courses, writing and performance events, yoga and meditation classes, weekend and week-long meditation retreats, nonresidential daylong meditation and study retreats, and more.
The SFBC is part of the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (FWBO), an international Buddhist network of public centers, communities, ethical businesses, and social projects. Founded in England in 1968 by Urgyen Sangharakshita, FWBO draws inspiration from the whole of the Buddhist tradition and is based in central teachings that are common to all the main schools. At the heart of the FWBO is the Western Buddhist Order, made up of men and women from diverse backgrounds who have dedicated their lives to the practice of Buddhism. The FWBO system of practice emphasizes the following spiritual practices in addition to both samatha and vipassana meditation: friendship/sangha, creativity/art, study, and ritual.
Hartford Street Zen Center
Hartford Street Zen Center
http://www.hszc.org/
57 Hartford Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
hszc108@yahoo.com
415-863-2507
Hartford Street Zen Center is a small Buddhist center in the Soto Zen tradition. Opened in the heart of the Castro in 1981, it was founded by a small group of gay and lesbian buddhists for this neighborhood and community.
Here at the Hartford Street Zen Center, persons of every race, age, sexual orientation etc. are welcome, as intended by our founder, Issan Dorsey
http://www.hszc.org/
57 Hartford Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
hszc108@yahoo.com
415-863-2507
Hartford Street Zen Center is a small Buddhist center in the Soto Zen tradition. Opened in the heart of the Castro in 1981, it was founded by a small group of gay and lesbian buddhists for this neighborhood and community.
Here at the Hartford Street Zen Center, persons of every race, age, sexual orientation etc. are welcome, as intended by our founder, Issan Dorsey
Insight Meditation Center
Insight Meditation Center
1205 Hopkins Avenue
Redwood City, California 94062
insightmeditationcenter.org
(650) 599-3456
insightmeditationcenter@gmail.com
"The Insight Meditation Center (IMC) is a community-based urban meditation center for the practice of Vipassana or Insight meditation. We are a non-residential center in Redwood City, California, dedicated to the study and practice of Buddhist teachings.
IMC offers a broad range of practice and community activities. This includes a weekly schedule of meditation sessions, dharma talks (talks on Buddhist teaching and practice), classes, group discussions, yoga practice and a variety of meditation and study retreats.
IMC began in 1986 as a gathering of individuals who meet in order to learn, support and deepen their mindfulness practice. It is an informal group, and those interested in mindfulness meditation are heartily welcome to participate whenever they wish.
IMC does not require payment for any of our teachings or meetings. The support of our teachers and all our center expenses is done through the voluntary donations of our community. The group is guided by Gil Fronsdal."
IMC has several associated sanghas and sitting groups, including an LGBT sitting group in Palo Alto. See their Associated Groups Page for details.
1205 Hopkins Avenue
Redwood City, California 94062
insightmeditationcenter.org
(650) 599-3456
insightmeditationcenter@gmail.com
"The Insight Meditation Center (IMC) is a community-based urban meditation center for the practice of Vipassana or Insight meditation. We are a non-residential center in Redwood City, California, dedicated to the study and practice of Buddhist teachings.
IMC offers a broad range of practice and community activities. This includes a weekly schedule of meditation sessions, dharma talks (talks on Buddhist teaching and practice), classes, group discussions, yoga practice and a variety of meditation and study retreats.
IMC began in 1986 as a gathering of individuals who meet in order to learn, support and deepen their mindfulness practice. It is an informal group, and those interested in mindfulness meditation are heartily welcome to participate whenever they wish.
IMC does not require payment for any of our teachings or meetings. The support of our teachers and all our center expenses is done through the voluntary donations of our community. The group is guided by Gil Fronsdal."
IMC has several associated sanghas and sitting groups, including an LGBT sitting group in Palo Alto. See their Associated Groups Page for details.
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