Joyful Mind
Zen Community

Joyful Mind Zen Community is a group of friends who support each other in Zen practice.

We come together weekly for Zazen (meditation), and offer residential and non-residential retreats. In addition to sitting and walking meditation, a brief talk is given by a teacher and individual meetings are available. We are friends on the path of joy and compassion.

We welcome all who are drawn to a simple meditation practice regardless of experience, faith, or affiliation.

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We are located in Rockville, Maryland, one mile from the Twinbrook metro.

Martine Taikai Palmiter founded Joyful Mind Zen Community and is its Guiding Teacher. She received dharma transmission in 2019 from her teacher Rose Mary Dougherty in the White Plum lineage.