Bay Zen Center
- The Bay Zen Center originated in 1985 as a group of students studying with Charlotte Joko Beck, teacher at the Zen Center of San Diego. After receiving Dharma Transmission from Joko in 1994, Diane Eshin Rizzetto became the teacher and abbot of the Bay Zen Center.
Mahayana Zengong
- traditional Buddhist Zen and Chi-Kung practices resulting in a complete Buddhist teaching of mind-body unification, transmitted by Master Miao-Kung.
Morro Bay: White Heron Sangha
- Denomination: Vietnamese Zen. Lineage: Thich Nhat Hanh. Affiliiated with Community of Mindful Living
Mt. Baldy Zen Center
- is the main training facility of Rinzai-ji Inc. which was founded by Joshu Sasaki Roshi. It offers formal practice during the two training periods and less formal practice during the spring and fall.
San Francisco Zen Center
- With information City Center, Tassajara, and Green Gulch Zen Centers. Founded by Shunryu Suzuki Roshi (Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind).