What we’re about
Joyful Mind Zen Community supports the practice of Zen for all people. We are a community of people practicing Zen together to relieve suffering in our lives and in the world. We are located in Rockville, Maryland and our community is extended through our online practice.
Our teacher is a Sensei authorized in Soto Zen, having practiced and trained in Zen for over 20 years, serving as guiding teacher and founder of Joyful Mind Zen Community
We welcome newcomers and visitors to practice with us. We also have residential retreats in Germantown, MD, and one-day retreats locally.
Joyful Mind Zendo offers teaching and practice periods to those who are interested in the path of Zen regardless of experience, religious faith or affiliation. We emphasize sitting meditation (Zazen) and support each other in transforming our lives toward more peace, liberation and freedom.
The teachings and practice periods are free to all, donations gratefully accepted. We are a non-profit 501c3 organization. If you have questions, contact us at Information@joyfulmindzendo.org
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Sunday Zen meditation retreat at the LibraryAspen Hill Library, Rockville, MD
Join the Joyful Mind Zen Community for its Sunday Practice Period in the Aspen Hill Library. Newcomers are welcome. We sit in silence and stillness with traditional Zen forms, chants, tea and teaching. You may stay only for part of it if you wish, from 10:15 to noon.
Come early (10:15) to find your seat. Meditation is 25 minutes and is interspersed with walking meditation, tea service, dharma talk. Sit in Chair or on a Cushion. Our Teacher is Sensei Taikai Martine who is authorized to teach in the Soto Zen tradition.
Questions about our practice are welcome. Join us. We are a friendly group.
Attendance is free but donations are gratefully appreciated ($5-10) ttps://www.joyfulmindzendo.org/practice-of-generosityPlease bring your own cushion if you wish. Meditation Instruction is provided for those who request it.
- Dharma Talk: Zen practice -How it brings wisdom and compassion to our liveLink visible for attendees
Join us! Arrive on Zoom at 7:20 pm if you wish to sit for 10 minutes silent meditation followed by Dharma Talk at 7:30 pm.
Teachers (Sensei) of Joyful Mind Zendo will offer a talk on Zen practice and how practice with it brings calm, stability and inner freedom. After her talk, there will be time for questions.
For more information go to Joyful Mind Zen Community
We offer a variety of dharma talks from different Soto Zen authorized teachers.
