Diamond Way Buddhist Center San Francisco

I love going here to practice meditation and get inspired by the people who visit this beautiful meditation center. Great atmosphere, there’s always someone to answer your questions and give meditation instructions.
Tip: The entrance is kind of hard to find — it’s on the side of the building, through the gate.

This is a style and Buddhist Center for those who want to learn about the nature of their minds, but are looking to understand timeless Buddhist teachings in a way that is accessible to Westerners living in a modern lifestyle.
The Diamond Way Center in San Francisco is part of a 620+ network of Buddhist centers that span the globe and are part of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism (one of the four major schools). Diamond Way Centers offer authentic Buddhist teachings in a transmission that dates back to The Buddha himself. (No New Age reinterpretations)
Meditations are conducted in English and there are plenty of students there who can answer questions for new students or the curious. And since Buddhism does not proselytize, anyone can feel free to drop by a free public meditation and ask questions without feeling any pressure from students.
Parking is easy.
For multi-​tasking, skimming, bouncing attention, digital people like myself, this Center provides an opportunity for mind training that develops patience, joy, fearlessness, and compassion.

I feel honored to be writing the first review.
Although I have only been here a handful of times, the energy level in the mediation room is amazing.
The type is a sect of Tibetan Vajrayana Kagyu lineage. The meditations are English guided and the tour guide is extremely helpful, kind and patient.
Free meditation every day of the week starts at 8:00 p.m. (except on Sat/​Sun which starts at 7:00) Membership $ 25 monthly. The location is posh.
A blissful way to unwind.