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 p …

If you are curious about Buddhism and would like to know more about its practices and teachings and how they can help you encounter the basic sanity, wholeness, peacefulness, ease, and selfless compassion that is at the heart of our lives - please join us. You need not have any previous experience with Buddhism or meditation - the Nichiren Buddhist Sangha is for everyone from total novices to those who already have a lot of practice and experience. We meet each Sunday to practice silent …

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.ZenDimSum.com “ Mondo Z …

Mt. Diablo Zen Group is led by Baika Pratt, Zen Priest and Dharma teacher. This group meets Wednesday evenings for Zazen (meditation), study and discussion. Four times a year, one day silent retreats are offered for a nominal fee. These retreats are mostly silent; include zazen, Qi Gong, rest period, a mindful meal, a short service and Dharma talk. All members are encouraged to establish a daily meditation practice, with consideration for their daily life schedule. Practice discussion with the t …

… Methodology of Mikkyo Master Eimei Kawakami is: Our master who has entitled the highest resolution from Dainichinyorai practices his teaching method over 46 years at Kunimiyama Daikokuji Temple, Kagoshima, Japan. Though he belongs to Koyasan Shingon Sect as a higher ranked monk, he runs his temple under his own belief that we need to facilitate place people can concentrate on discipline. He announces people need to have two minds and two attitudes. Two minds refer Gratitude and Compassions, two …

Brad & I started this zendo to practice a relaxed form of Zen meditation. The zendo is off of the beautiful garden courtyard at St Edmund's Episcopal Church in Pacifica, Ca. There is daily meditation M, W, & F at 6:30 am and M -F at 10 am. We have monthly Saturday retreats. Our guiding teacher is Chris Fortin. Chairs and sitting cushions are provided. Daily sittings are free of charge. Drop in at any time! Contact: montaramountainzendo@gmail.com.  Website: www.montaramontainzendo.org  

This group is for people who are seeking to establish deep spiritual friendships both with others, and with themselves. We will commit to co-creating an atmosphere that offers deep listening, unwavering compassion -- and potentially life-altering challenge to the status quo. This ongoing group will explore and practice ways to 1) Access our deepest wisdom, and 2) More completely integrate and embody that wisdom in all aspects of our lives. In this process, we’ll draw respectfully from many …

This group offers an opportunity to bring people together to learn about Qigong and to practice Tai Chi through various Qigong/Taichi regular classes as well as workshops and retreats led by Liping Julia Zhu. Liping Julia Zhu is a certified qigong instructor from China and a disciple of Taoist Master Yu Anren. She was a gold medalist in the 1996 International Martial Arts Tournament. She is the qigong instructor at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, a licensed acupuncturist …

ABOUT US We, (Kim and Michael), offer classes which teaches you practices to support the transformation and healing of your challenges, whether physical, mental, emotional, interpersonal or spiritual, into insight, compassion and opportunity. All of our groups are focused on teaching you skills that you can then use in your daily life. From time to time we will include classes offered by teachers, or special events, that we have personally experienced and trust. We have been traveling for th …

‘’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 …

I started to chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, the title of Shakyamuni’s last writing known as the Lotus Sutra, 16 years ago in 1996. I also became a member of the lay Buddhist branch based on the philosophy and teaching of Nichiren Daishonin called the Soka Gakki International-USA. I had experienced tremendous unhappiness, hopelessness, miseries, depressive state, no confidence, no esteem, a negative person, insecurities, stress and anxiety up until this point in 1996. At times, I really thought that …

… I became a Buddhist in 2001 while living at Vajrapani Institute for Buddhist Studies in Boulder Creek, California. I have been initiated into many White Tantra Practices and teachings by authentic Tibetan Buddhist Lamas including: Yamantaka by Kirti Tenshab Rinpoche Vajrayogini by Choden Ripoche Lam Rim by Lama Zopa Rinpoche, and Choden Rinpoche Sharing Self With Others by Ribur Rinpoche Kalachakra by Kirti Tenshab Rinpoche Seven Point Mind Training by Choden Rinpoche Green Tara by Lama Zopa Rin …

… Are you looking to build a healthy practice in your life that you stick to? Wise Intention is an aspect of the Buddhist Eightfold Path that surfaces every day of our lives-- we know that what we often think about becomes the inclination of our mind and thus can be manifested in many of our actions. We make intentions everyday with our intention to be kinder to those we love and care about, our intention to sleep 8 hours a night, our intention to eat a healthier diet, etc. Many of us know an …

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 …

This group is for those who practice the Buddhist form of meditation known as Vipassana, Mindfulness, or Insight Meditation. Meetings will provide the opportunity for sitting meditation, recorded dharma talks, readings, and discussion. For current practitioners, the group will provide a small community of dharma friends, as well as a reminder for regular practice. For beginners, online and audio recordings of guided meditations and courses will be recommended to help you learn and practice this …