Bay Area Zen Meditation Center

10/11/2026

Yesterday, we had our first session of the Introductory Zen Meditation Workshop, and it was such a wonderful morning! 🌿

We welcomed 7 new practitioners, including some familiar faces we had met at farmers' markets and previous workshops. It was so nice to see them come and take the next step in exploring meditation with us!

Together, we practiced belly breathing and relaxation, followed by three guided meditation sessions led by my friend Thomas. Afterward, we chatted, enjoyed fresh fruits and hot tea, and shared a lovely morning together.

It's always special to see people come together, slow down, and take some time for themselves.

10/08/2026

10/06/2026

A beautiful day of Zen, peace, and connection. 🪷🙏

NorCal practitioners came together for our October One-Day Retreat, filled with meditation, mindful moments, delicious food, and joyful conversations. ❤️

See you again in March 2027!

10/06/2026

Cultivating a Peaceful Heart Together 🪷

Last Saturday, October 3, we gathered for our third and final One-Day Zen Meditation Retreat of 2026, with the theme “Cultivate a peaceful heart in a chaotic world.”

At our Bay Area Center, we welcomed 32 participants, including practitioners joining us from the Palo Alto and Monterey centers. Together with practitioners at centers across the country and online, we spent the day practicing and connecting as one community. 🙏

Throughout the day, we explored our inner “North Star,” received teachings on the Heart Sutra and cultivating a peaceful heart, and experienced a mindful lunch in silence. In the afternoon, we practiced light body exercises, reflected on compassion and gratitude toward our bodies, and shared our thoughts in small groups.

Beyond the meditation and teachings, it was also a beautiful day to enjoy peaceful moments, delicious food, and meaningful conversations with one another. ❤️

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this final retreat of the year so warm and joyful!

See you again in March 2027 🪷

10/05/2026

A beautiful day of Zen practice, reflection, and connection. 🙏🪷

So grateful to have practiced together with fellow practitioners from across the country and around the world. May we continue to cultivate a peaceful heart in this chaotic world. ❤️

10/04/2026

A wonderful morning at the Alum Rock Farmers Market!

Today, we had the opportunity to join the Alum Rock Farmers Market for the first time and share our Zen meditation practice with the locals.

We had such a great time meeting everyone and sharing smiles throughout the morning. A big thank you to the Alum Rock Farmers Market for allowing us to be part of the community!

We also shared our upcoming Introductory Zen Meditation Workshop, starting this Saturday. The workshop will introduce basic Zen meditation concepts and techniques, and everyone is welcome to join!

Introductory Zen Meditation Workshop
📍 Bay Area Zen Meditation Center
246 S. Hillview Dr., Milpitas, CA 95035
🗓️ October 10, 17 & 24
⏰ Saturdays, 10:00–11:30 AM
💰 $50 for 3 sessions (tax-deductible)

We look forward to seeing you soon! 🪷

RSVP:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1n4wyoEZhBiU8HvZZaQdeJt4oI2VuGS_wfPF9REq3Y54

10/04/2026

Happy 1st Birthday to our Philadelphia Zen Meditation Center ! 🎂 💜

Congratulations on this wonderful first year! We’re grateful to see the Zen community continue to grow and reach more people across the country.

Wishing our Philadelphia Zen family many more years of practice, growth, peace, and joy together.

Happy Anniversary!

Happy Birthday, Philadelphia Zen Meditation Center! 🎂💜

One year ago, on October 2, we opened the doors of the Philadelphia Zen Meditation Center with a simple wish—to create a place where people could come together in a safe space, find stillness, and discover greater peace within.

Today, our hearts are filled with gratitude for every person who has walked through those doors, practiced with us, supported us, and filled our home with so much warmth and love.

Happy first anniversary to our Philadelphia Zen family. May we continue to grow, practice, and bring a little more peace and kindness into the world together. 🪷

10/02/2026

The Bay Area Zen Meditation Center will be offering a new 3-Session Introductory Zen Meditation Workshop on Saturday mornings (10/10, 10/17 & 10/24) from 10:00am-11:30 am. The Introductory Workshops will introduce basic zen meditation concepts and techniques that could help you:

✓ Re-energize your body, enhance body circulation
✓ Relieve stress, improve sleep quality
✓ Train your focus, find clarity of mind
✓ Discover inner joy and peace

All our Zen Meditation workshops are Non-Denominational and everyone is welcome to attend! Our classes have been offered at Google, Stanford, UC Berkeley, and local libraries (Milpitas, Northside, Berryessa, and more) and all your workshop fees will be tax-deductible. We look forward to seeing you in our meditation center this weekend!

Time:
October 10, 17 & 24
Saturdays, 10:00am-11:30am

Workshop Donation:
$50 for three sessions
(tax-deductible)

Location:
Bay Area Zen Meditation Center
246 S. Hillview Dr. Milpitas, CA 95035

For Registration:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1n4wyoEZhBiU8HvZZaQdeJt4oI2VuGS_wfPF9REq3Y54/viewform?edit_requested=true



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05/30/2026

The Bay Area Zen Meditation Center will be offering a new 5-Session Introductory Zen Meditation Workshop on Saturday mornings (6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/11 & 7/18) from 10:00am-11:30 am. The Introductory Workshops will introduce basic zen meditation concepts and techniques that could help you:

✓ Re-energize your body, enhance body circulation
✓ Relieve stress, improve sleep quality
✓ Train your focus, find clarity of mind
✓ Discover inner joy and peace

All our Zen Meditation workshops are Non-Denominational and everyone is welcome to attend! Our classes have been offered at Google, Stanford, UC Berkeley, and local libraries (Milpitas, Northside, Berryessa, and more) and all your workshop fees will be tax-deductible. We look forward to seeing you in our meditation center this weekend!

Time:
June 13, 20, 27 & July 11, 18
Saturdays, 10:00am-11:30am

Workshop Fee:
$80 for five sessions
(tax-deductible)
Free trial for the first session

Location:
Bay Area Zen Meditation Center
246 S. Hillview Dr. Milpitas, CA 95035

For Registration:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepWpKgxsSB5qhx6SqvTvYE6r4t0mOHvHskuh-dMWIwoQ-U0A/viewform

03/19/2026

The Bay Area Zen Meditation Center will be offering a new 5-Session Introductory Zen Meditation Workshop on Saturday mornings (3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 & 4/25) from 10:00am-11:30 am. The Introductory Workshops will introduce basic zen meditation concepts and techniques that could help you:

✓ Re-energize your body, enhance body circulation
✓ Relieve stress, improve sleep quality
✓ Train your focus, find clarity of mind
✓ Discover inner joy and peace

All our Zen Meditation workshops are Non-Denominational and everyone is welcome to attend! Our classes have been offered at Google, Stanford, UC Berkeley, and local libraries (Milpitas, Northside, Berryessa, and more) and all your workshop fees will be tax-deductible. We look forward to seeing you in our meditation center this weekend!

Time:
March 28, April 4, 11, 18 & 25
Saturdays, 10:00am-11:30am

Workshop Fee:
$80 for five sessions
(tax-deductible)
Free trial for the first session

Location:
Bay Area Zen Meditation Center
246 S. Hillview Dr. Milpitas, CA 95035

For Registration:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepWpKgxsSB5qhx6SqvTvYE6r4t0mOHvHskuh-dMWIwoQ-U0A/viewform



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