The Bay Zen Center offers a non-denominational approach to cultivating mindful awareness and presence in the activities of daily life. It is open to beginner and experienced practitioners and people of all traditions. Our practice is down-to-earth, practical, and centered in the understanding that it is in the heart of our daily life—in the workplace, at home, through relationships, in the community—that we can learn to engage with clarity, intelligence, and love. The foundation of our practice rests in the Zen Buddhist tradition, but we are open to teachings from other wisdom traditions. … [Read More...]

A Zen Practice
for Everyday Living

Practice and Sesshin (Retreat) Schedule

Everyone is welcome to join us for our activities. We offer meditation three times a week, multi-day sesshin three times a year, and one day sitting several times a year. [Read More...]

About Our Teacher Diane Eshin Rizzetto

Diane Eshin’s teaching approaches zen practice as a path that encourages us to meet our daily life in the spirit of honest inquiry and awareness.  She guides the Bay Zen Center as a lay practice community that offers support and encouragement for people with varied backgrounds, experiences, and responsibilities. … [Read More...]

Latest News & Events

Stories of Our Women Ancestors Class

Please join us for a class exploring the lives and Dharma teachings of our women Buddhist ancestors.

Winter Sesshin, February 28 – March 4

Please join us for our 5 day Winter Sesshin, February 28th, 7pm to March 4th, Noon.