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 …

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 …

"Come, come, whoever you are Wanderer, worshiper, lover of leaving It doesn't matter Ours is not a caravan of despair Come, even if you have broken your vow a thousand times Come, yet again, come, come" ~Inscribed on Rumi's Shrine in Konya, Turkey~ The mission of Auburn Reiki Center is to create a Sangha (spiritual community) of Reiki practitioners for the Auburn area and other surrounding regions. Our intention is to provide a safe place where those who are devoted to practicing Traditional J …

About Kannon Do Bay Area Zen Meditation Group: We aim to bring the spiritual practice of mindfulness to the San Francisco Peninsula and the South Bay, emphasizing its relevance in the modern world. Our purpose is to bring balance to busy lives faced with constant distractions, work and family pressures, and demanding deadlines. Our practice goes beyond relief of stress or health concerns to benefit the whole person. It emphasizes living an authentic life and expressing our inherent true nature …

This group is designed to build and unify the community of Ayurvedic practitioners, interns, students & enthusiasts in the San Francisco Bay Area. All those with an interest in Ayurveda living in the San Francisco Bay Area are welcome to join. We have by-donation Ayurveda Sangha meetups about 8-9 times per year which typically feature the timeless teachings of ayurveda, a live vegetarian cooking demo and a community potluck. We also have a variety of special events and workshops offered by some …

This group was started to bring together a community of dedicated yogis and yoginis who are seeking to transform their lives through the practice of Restorative, Yin, and Gentle Vinyasa and Hatha yoga. The group is dedicated to not only practicing yoga and meditation, but also forming a compassionate and supportive community of spiritual seekers looking to positively transform themselves and the world around them. If this sounds like you, then this group is for you.

We're interested in finding a group of people to meditate with weekly or every other week. The founder follows the tradition of Vipassana or insight meditation but is open to learning about other types of meditation.