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The SF Dharma Collective is a community-led sangha.
SFDC creates a welcoming and inclusive space for meditation, community, and awakening through diverse teachings and practices.
Announcements
A Blameless Life with Augusta Hopkins
Thursdays, October 17, 7-8:30 pm
We all want to be happy; we are just confused about how to get there. We mistakenly think beating ourselves up will make us better. Or that being perfect is the path forward. But it actually makes us, and our circumstances, worse. When we try to be perfect, we fall short and get caught in a perpetual cycle of dissatisfaction, aka Dukkha.
Join Augusta Hopkins to explore a modern twist on early teachings of the Buddha. Together, we will explore simple guidelines for living a contented life.
Beloved Community, Healing, and Technology
with Sará King & Eve Ekman
Saturday, October 19, 2 - 5 pm
Our ever-increasing intimacy with technology means we live more of our lives with, through, and mediated by it. This carries both opportunities and risks to our social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual dimensions. Dr(s). Sará King and Eve Ekman will offer a space of transformation which combines the powerful art of story-telling with relational exercises they have designed for the cultivation of beloved community - an alchemical opportunity to meet, map, and transform how we relate to technology and reveal its liberatory potential for enhancing embodied awareness and social justice.
Indian Classical Music with Amit and Ashish 🎶
Sarod & Tabla Fall Melodies
Join us for an evening of Hindustani Classical music! Saturday, October 19, 6–8 pm
Presented ONLY at 2929 24th Street, not online!
This concert is open to all at no cost. Donations gratefully accepted.
Listening with Curiosity (In-Person Only)
with Tenzin Chogkyi
Sunday, October 20, 10 am - noon
How do we bring our practice off the meditation cushion and let it inform how we relate to others? When others’ beliefs and opinions differ from our own, it can be challenging to listen and be curious as to why people believe what they do. Yet, when we are able to truly hear each other, we can begin to see our common humanity and shared needs. But can we talk to each other face-to-face instead of over the comments section on social media? Can we maintain our relationships by engaging in respectful and meaningful dialogue with one another? This conversation is an opportunity to practice listening to others with curiosity instead of judgment.
Most of our classes are hybrid, and can be attended in person or online.
See individual class listings for details.
The Zoom link is: https://tinyurl.com/SFDharma (password: 108108)
You can also dial in from a phone by calling 301-715-8592 and using Meeting ID: 545 039 806.
Morning sits
Every day
7:30am - 8:15am UTC
Join us at 2929 24th Street or online: tinyurl.com/SFDharma (password: 108108)
Arriving late and leaving early is okay for morning sits!
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The practice of dana supports our community. The SF Dharma Collective dependently originates with you.
Sustaining Donors
While the majority of donations go to support our teachers, the SFDC has monthly costs related to our space and Zoom presence. Become a monthly donor and help sustain the San Francisco Dharma Collective! Clicking on the "Donate Via Paypal or Credit Card" button above will give you the option of donating monthly via Paypal. If you'd like to donate monthly another way - by bank or Credit Card - please email finance.sfdharmacollective@gmail.com
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All donations are tax deductible. The San Francisco Dharma Collective is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization. Ask your employer about matching donations.
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Volunteer at your SF Dharma Collective.
Everything at SFDC happens because of our wonderful volunteers. Volunteering is a powerful way to integrate your practice into the world. It can foster a sense of purpose and bring satisfaction and connect you to sangha, one of the three jewels.
Your generosity and kindness go a long way toward bringing the dharma to all.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact SFDCvolunteers@gmail.com
