ALL ARE WELCOME!

~ Freely Offered ~ 

Wednesday nights
​7:30*-9
​5051 Mission Street, SF
*We close the door at 7:40 ~ please contact us to arrive later

RSVP with FREE ticket HERE ~ or ~ Just Show up!
​Free parking is available in lot left of building!

Drop in to any class.

Become part of a "Sangha", the community that gathers to hear and practice the teachings of the Buddha and support each other on our paths to liberation from greed, hatred and delusion.

Every Wednesday night we get together to practice:
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  • "Vipassana" or "Insight" meditation for 30 minutes. With guiding instruction suitable for all levels of experience. 
  • Learning about the Buddha's teachings as offered by a trained facilitator or guest Dharma teacher with a 20-40 minute Dharma talk.
  • Giving time and attention to each other for inquiry and sharing of our experiences, structured in a way that cultivates communication skill.

Meditation guidance and dharma talks are given by Jeff, a trained Buddhist meditation facilitator or an occasional guest Dharma teacher, from the lineage of the "Ajahns", the Thai forest masters who have passed on the Theravada tradition of teaching to Western teachers and monastics and now onto today's progressives, who share the Suttas and commentary of the Dharma using everyday language that we can all easily understand.

We also offer class series' from time to time centered around a particular book or collection of teachings. As well as: special events, off-site field trips and meditation retreats. Be sure to check out the What's Happening page now and Contact Us to receive our emails and "one-in-a-while" newsletter or if you have any inquiry at all. 

Soma Dharma is a clean and sober environment!

Practicing Generosity:

Soma Dharma is sustained by willing donations from our Sangha.
$15-$20 is suggested for drop-in classes, any amount is appreciated and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds. 
Your attendance and participation is an act of generosity in itself.
​Here are some other ways to offer support:

Online Donations

$1.00
If you would like to support Soma Dharma in your practice of generosity, please select an amount in $1 increments you would like to offer. We are NOT a non-profit organization, so your gift is really just that; a gift. We are a NO-PROFIT group that is purely self-supporting in covering our expenses and interests. We believe in the practice of generosity (in many forms) as a means to cultivate good karma, practice renunciation and spread unconditional kindness.
Thank you!
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Original watercolor paintings by Emily Jane. This is the first of the series designed for our premier in October 2018

$25.00
Exclusive to SoMa Dharma, designed for special events, signed prints on Giclee paper.
All proceeds benefit the sustainability and growth of Soma Dharma.
Price includes shipping - which will take 2-3 weeks, thanks for your patience!
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Loving Kindness Sunflowers

$25.00

This print was offered to the Sangha during our Spring 2019 Brahmaviharas Series and was also a featured piece in a local juried art show. These are special edition prints on very high quality paper. All proceeds support our community.
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"3 of Jewels"  Original watercolor print by Emily Jane.

$25.00

To honor the three refuges and our good friend, Noah Levine, who teaches for us on occasion and is known to enjoy a good card game ;)

The print is on very high quality watercolor paper (and is free of the "@artsygroove"watermark shown here).

All proceeds from sales support our expenses and interests.

Thank you!
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Once upon a time... I wrote this little book. (Amazon)

About me:

Availability:

Individuals or groups, please contact me to discuss how I may of service to you. I can offer consultation and private instruction in secular mindfulness and Buddhist meditation practices based on specific needs. My experience ranges from silent retreat leadership, to classroom and group therapy aid, to individual mentorship in spiritual development, addiction recovery and Dharma study guidance.
References upon request.
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Ajahn Passano - Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery, Ukiah, CA
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Mementos of finding my way
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Gave an evening talk and daylong retreat at Rebel Saints, Seattle
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A Buddhist inspired recovery program from addictions of all kinds
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Co-founder and Love of my life, Emily - Artsygrooove Watercolor Artist
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Rachael of Rebel Saints, Seattle, Wa. and Noah of ATS, Venice, Ca
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Vinny with Kornfield - catch Vinny in his new home Big Heart City on Friday nights in SF
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Leading a daylong retreat on Metta (Universal Loving-kindness) in Eugene, OR
Try to be mindful.  And let things take their natural course.
Then your mind will become still in any surroundings – 
​like a clear forest pool.
All kinds of wonderful, rare animals will come to drink at the pool – and you will clearly see the nature of all things.
You will see many strange and wonderful things come and go, but you will be still. This is the happiness of the Buddha.
– Ajahn Chah
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