Sati Center for Buddhist StudiesSupporting the study of Buddhist teachingsSpring - Fall 2008 Schedule |
Upcoming Classes
- May 31, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Introduction to Buddhist Chaplaincy with Jennifer Block and others (held at Zen Hospice, 273 Page St., San Francisco)
- July 12 - The Discourse on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness with Bhante Gunaratana
- July 13 - The Dhammapada with Bhante Gunaratana
- September 13, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM - Radical Dharma: The Buddha's Teachings on Views and Desire Verses from the Atthaka Vagga with Andrea Fella
- October 4 - The Neuroscience of Not-Self with Rick Hanson and Rick Mendius
Buddhist Chaplaincy Training Program
September 2008 - July 2009
New session starting in the fall
For people interested in offering Buddhist spiritual care, the Sati Center for Buddhist Studies offers a year-long program of training. Chaplains offer spiritual care in hospitals, hospices, and prisons. Because chaplains regularly meet with people in personal crises, chaplaincy is a powerful form of service and, for Buddhist practitioners, a challenging situation for their practice. More information. See printable brochure (PDF).
The 2008-09 Chaplaincy Training Program Application is not yet available - check back later.
Class dates: In 2008: 9/19, 10/17, 11/14, 12/5; in 2009: 1/16, 2/13, 3/13, 4/17, 5/15, 6/19, and 7/17 (at Zen Center or Zen Hospice)
Sutta Study Program with Gil Fronsdal
September 2008 - June 2009
New session starting in the fall
A ten month course studying the Majjhima Nikaya, or Middle Length Discourses, one of the oldest records of the Buddha's original teachings. Taking the entire course is recommended.
9:30 am-3:30 pm - One Friday a month starting
September, 12, 2008 to June 2009 (additional dates TBA)
More Information.
Please pre-register.