“The Great Way is not difficult
for those who have no preferences.”

– Third Zen Patriarch

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GBF is a non-sectarian Buddhist sangha based in San Francisco, California that attracts teachers from all schools of Buddhism to offer their perspectives on the intersection of dharma and queer life in modern times.

Sunday Meetings

Join us every Sunday morning, 10:30 am, on Zoom 
or in-person at the SF Buddhist Center.

Wednesday Meetings

Join us every Wednesday evening, 7:30 pm, on Zoom only

Coming Events

Aug 23, 2026

Fall Retreat

September 25-27, 2026

Our Belonging to Kindness: Awakening to the World We Carry Together

Explore meditation as a way of touching a deep sense of belonging: to the earth, to one another, and to this fragile moment of life. 

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