# Event Details - **Event Name**: Drop in Introduction to Meditation - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Learn to Meditate and bring more kindness and wisdom into your lifeAbout this EventEach week we offer a guided meditation – either mindfulness of breathing or loving kindness – along with practical tips on posture and other aspects of meditation. No experience is needed – the class is open to complete beginners and to anyone wanting to refresh their practice or find out what the SFBC has to offer.Our two main introductory practices:Mindfulness of the breathing body, (or just Mindfulness of Breathing), is a beautifully simple and deeply transformative practice, where we use the sensations of breathing to ground our awareness in the body, so that we can open to the events of everyday life with more spaciousness, clarity and sensitivity.The metta bhavana, or cultivation of loving kindness, is a powerful meditation practice that teaches us how to bring a friendly, kind, curious attention to ourselves and to other people, and to whatever arises in our experience, softening harsh self-criticism and judgment and bringing a sense of ease and openness to our participation in the world.Please arrive a few minutes before 6pm.Suggested donation: $10. Please check our safety requirements here.Check schedule for updates. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-francisco/drop-in-introduction-to-meditation/100001986686109634 - **Event Categories**: meditation, health-wellness, workshops, nonprofit - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: San Francisco Buddhist Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Francisco - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: San Francisco Buddhist Center - **lat**: 37.7563538 - **long**: -122.4198517 - **full address**: San Francisco Buddhist Center, 37 Bartlett Street, San Francisco, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Drop in Introduction to Meditation - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/ddf325443f54c00ca03086d64bf3ba338c152e89a94310d644118fb68c98f81a-rimg-w940-h788-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1789093869 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Drop in Introduction to Meditation being held? - **A:** Drop in Introduction to Meditation takes place on Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm at San Francisco Buddhist Center, 37 Bartlett Street, San Francisco, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Drop in Introduction to Meditation? - **A:** Drop in Introduction to Meditation is organized by San Francisco Buddhist Center - Triratna. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Drop in Introduction to Meditation is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Francisco, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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