Bodhi Meditation San Francisco USA — Local services in San Francisco

I came to this meditation center Jan of 2018, after having broken my foot during a bike accident. I'm deeply grateful for having had that accident that brought me here. I took a 8.5 day health and happiness class, and unfolded a journey of self discovery and realization that I would never have imagined possible. The meditation methods, the people, the overwhelming compassion of this organization opened up my capacity for selfless giving. As a pediatrician and a mother of 3 children, I cannot begin to describe how practicing the Bodhi meditation methods such as the Meditation of Greater Illumination and Energy Bagua completely changed my life. Once overwhelmed and stressed by the demands of work and family, now I embrace everything in life with joy and confidence. I no longer yell at my kids. I became a more loving and patient partner, friend, and doctor. I set my goals much higher now, and enjoy the challenges. My career took off and I came to a position that held more responsibility.

I had hip/back pain for quite a few years, and now it's bothering me less and less. My energy level has improved tremendously. Most of all, I welcome all that life brings without judgement or negative reactions, and that brings me great peace. My foot has healed very well, so well that I've taken up Kung Fu!

I think it's the combination of the highly effective methods and practicing the principal of loving kindness toward all beings that enabled my transformation. I've tried to meditate before but never was able to sustain a practice. Now I've found my path and diligently practice for more than 2 hours per day, and I love it!

The center offers a variety of classes in Chinese and English, and is constantly striving to provide better service for the community. I've spoken to many practitioners here who have experienced similar transformations as myself.

All classes are FREE for seniors! (Except for registration fee) Please come and give Bodhi Meditation a try. You truly can find health and...

My sister Stephanie introduced me to Grandmaster JinBodhi and I have been following Grandmaster JinBodhi and his teaching since 2020 from Manila where i am based. Mainly with the online classes as there is no Bodhi center in the Philippines. I will be immensely grateful to teacher LuLu for opening this retreat session during the month of June and to all the sisters and brothers who help to make it happen. Being able to attend F2F has been an experience of a lifetime — so I am honored to be part of this amazing warm and compassionate SF Bodhi family. And meeting fellow classmates was such an exciting occurence full of giggles and laughters. And lastly, unfortunately no words in the dictionary can express the grace and bliss of this wonderful 5 days. By honoring my spiritual journey of self-introspection, healing, and discovery at the same time embracing the teaching of Grandmaster and its guidance can only bring me tears of happiness, gratitude and love! During this retreat of Health and Happiness, I can share with you the health benefits I got from this retreat. About 26 years ago I hurt my lower back and since then lost my sense of balance. Especially when I close my eyes — I feel I am on a rocking boat. After each GI my balance become more and more stable and at day 7, I felt very grounded which was a big surprise. Secondly, lately I got palpitations around my heart area and during this week the palpitations disappeared. And lastly, about 4 months ago I hurt my shoulder and had this persistent soreness since then until Grandmaster JinBodhi drumming blessing — the soreness got pulled out and pain was gone. Thank you to Grandmaster JinBodhi for your healing and guidance. And for Lulu and SF bodhi center team and volunteers for...

Bodhi meditation center is a wonderful place full of kind, caring, compassionate people. I signed up for the Stress & Anxiety series on a whim as I was feeling extremely depressed and burnt out. I have some experience with meditation but have always found it hard to stick with on my own -- I am way more consistent and at peace with my practice in a community setting.

The Stress & Anxiety 7-day series was held on the weekend & in the evenings, which allowed people like me working full-time to participate. They even had tea & home-made vegetarian dinner available most evenings -- all for free & prepared by the volunteers. How incredible!

During this series, I learned several new forms of meditation that have helped me calm my stress levels, put my challenges into perspective, heal my mind and physical aches, cultivate positivity and optimism, and cope with my depression and burn out. As a result, I'm sleeping better, I'm less physically achy, I'm better able to handle stressful situations at work, and my closest relationships have improved.

The volunteers at the meditation center are truly one of a kind. Everyone is so welcoming and kind-hearted. You can tell they truly care about the wellbeing of anyone who walks through the door. I plan to join for regular meditations when my schedule allows, so I can continue to see these amazing people and practice this energizing form of meditation in such a vibrant community. Thank you Bodhi meditation center & hope to see...