Welcome to Joyful Mind
Zen Community

We are a lay Zen practice community open to the public. We welcome all who are drawn to a simple silent meditation practice regardless of experience, faith, identity, ability or affiliation.

We meet Sundays and Thursdays for Zen practice. We also offer a Monday mindfulness circle. We hold residential and non-residential Zen retreats.

What is the practice of Zen meditation?

Zazen is the practice of stilling the mind through wholehearted attentiveness to the breath and body. This steady attentiveness, coupled with the stillness of the body, frees the mind from its ordinary activities of thinking, daydreaming, or speculating on the nature of life. Zazen helps us see more directly into our own lives with clarity and compassion. Zen demands discipline and effort. The support of group sitting is a strong encouragement to practice.

Zen Practice Schedule and Location

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We are located one mile from the Twinbrook metro station.