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. At the heart of the FWBO is the Western Buddhist Order, made up of men and women of diverse backgrounds who have dedicated their lives to the practice of Buddhism as translated by Urgyen <a href="http://www.sfbuddhistcenter.org/sangharak.htm">Sangharakshita</a>.
We are located in San Francisco's Mission district, providing a comprehensive program of <a href="http://www.sfbuddhistcenter.org/classes.htm">Buddhist
meditation classes and courses, Buddhism courses</a>, writing and performance events, yoga and tai chi classes, residential weekend and week-long retreats, nonresidential day retreats, and more! For more information, see our <a href="http://www.sfbuddhistcenter.org/calendar.htm">calendar</a>. We also offer some reasonably-priced meditation supplies, books, and cards.
Our community is dedicated to supporting the development of spiritual friendship among those who wish to experience the benefits of Buddhist practice and believe that it can make a constructive contribution to the modern world.
