Introduction to Zen Class
In this one hour introduction, we will practice Zen forms and protocols in a Zendo. Sensei Taikai and Dharma Holder Kyoshin will answer questions about Zen practice, how to find support or get a mentor and how to create a daily home practice.
When we start Zen, we "empty the bowl" by paying attention to what we are doing, and to keep our minds open and free to what liberates us.
Then join us for our group meditation at 7 pm for one 25-minute period or until we end at 8:30 pm.
The class will be held in our Zendo, lower level entrance at the back door of the church. Someone will greet you. Wear comfortable clothes.
Come with questions and curiosity. We warmly welcome you.
Please register at registration@joyfulmindzendo.org
Sunday Zen Practice
Join us for three meditation periods (Zazen is 25-minutes), walking meditation, dharma talk, or Tea and Talk, Teacher interviews, chanting practice. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair and speak to others. Park in the back parking lot of the church and find the entrance (look for a sign) or park in front of the church and walk to the back.
If you arrive after 7:00 pm, wait in the hall until the second bell rings, then enter the Zendo. Someone will greet you.
Monday Zen for All People
Join us for a simple meditation in chairs, suitable for beginners. Following Teacher talk, 10 minutes of meditation, followed by walking meditation and another 20-minutes meditation. The last 15 minutes include reflection on a poem, discussion and tea. All are welcome. Come early to find your chair. We meet upstairs in the church sanctuary. Come in the front doors of the church
Tuesday Zen Practice
Join us for 3 sitting periods of Zazen. Meditation is 25 minutes followed by walking meditation and with opening and closing chants, teacher talk and interviews are offered. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair and speak to others. Park in the back parking lot of the church and find the entrance (look for a sign) or park in front of the church and walk to the back.
If you arrive after 4:45 pm, wait in the hall until the second bell rings, then enter the Zendo. Someone will greet you.
Sunday Zen Practice
Join us for three meditation periods (Zazen is 25-minutes), walking meditation, dharma talk, or Tea and Talk, Teacher interviews, chanting practice. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair and speak to others. Park in the back parking lot of the church and find the entrance (look for a sign) or park in front of the church and walk to the back.
If you arrive after 7:00 pm, wait in the hall until the second bell rings, then enter the Zendo. Someone will greet you.
Monday Zen for All People
Join us for a simple meditation in chairs, suitable for beginners. Following Teacher talk, 10 minutes of meditation, followed by walking meditation and another 20-minutes meditation. The last 15 minutes include reflection on a poem, discussion and tea. All are welcome. Come early to find your chair. We meet upstairs in the church sanctuary. Come in the front doors of the church
Tuesday Zen Practice
Join us for 3 sitting periods of Zazen. Meditation is 25 minutes followed by walking meditation and with opening and closing chants, teacher talk and interviews are offered. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair and speak to others. Park in the back parking lot of the church and find the entrance (look for a sign) or park in front of the church and walk to the back.
If you arrive after 4:45 pm, wait in the hall until the second bell rings, then enter the Zendo. Someone will greet you.
Tea Ladies Zen Practice
We start at 4:30 pm on Sunday, then do silent meditation followed by koan study. After the koan is read and presented, all of us have an opportunity to share our experiences with it, and we end at 5:30. We use Way of Council in our sharing with each other.
Zoom link and study text will be provided in advance to the Tea Ladies Sangha mailing list.
Sunday Zen Practice
Join us for three meditation periods (Zazen is 25-minutes), walking meditation, dharma talk, or Tea and Talk, Teacher interviews, chanting practice. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair and speak to others. Park in the back parking lot of the church and find the entrance (look for a sign) or park in front of the church and walk to the back.
If you arrive after 7:00 pm, wait in the hall until the second bell rings, then enter the Zendo. Someone will greet you.
Monday Zen for All People
Join us for a simple meditation in chairs, suitable for beginners. Following Teacher talk, 10 minutes of meditation, followed by walking meditation and another 20-minutes meditation. The last 15 minutes include reflection on a poem, discussion and tea. All are welcome. Come early to find your chair. We meet upstairs in the church sanctuary. Come in the front doors of the church
Tuesday Zen Practice
Join us for 3 sitting periods of Zazen. Meditation is 25 minutes followed by walking meditation and with opening and closing chants, teacher talk and interviews are offered. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair and speak to others. Park in the back parking lot of the church and find the entrance (look for a sign) or park in front of the church and walk to the back.
If you arrive after 4:45 pm, wait in the hall until the second bell rings, then enter the Zendo. Someone will greet you.
Sunday Zen Practice
Join us for three meditation periods (Zazen is 25-minutes), walking meditation, dharma talk, or Tea and Talk, Teacher interviews, chanting practice. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair and speak to others. Park in the back parking lot of the church and find the entrance (look for a sign) or park in front of the church and walk to the back.
If you arrive after 7:00 pm, wait in the hall until the second bell rings, then enter the Zendo. Someone will greet you.
Monday Zen for All People
Join us for a simple meditation in chairs, suitable for beginners. Following Teacher talk, 10 minutes of meditation, followed by walking meditation and another 20-minutes meditation. The last 15 minutes include reflection on a poem, discussion and tea. All are welcome. Come early to find your chair. We meet upstairs in the church sanctuary. Come in the front doors of the church
Tuesday Zen Practice
Join us for 3 sitting periods of Zazen. Meditation is 25 minutes followed by walking meditation and with opening and closing chants, teacher talk and interviews are offered. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair and speak to others. Park in the back parking lot of the church and find the entrance (look for a sign) or park in front of the church and walk to the back.
If you arrive after 4:45 pm, wait in the hall until the second bell rings, then enter the Zendo. Someone will greet you.
Sunday Zen Practice
Join us for three meditation periods (Zazen is 25-minutes), walking meditation, dharma talk, or Tea and Talk, Teacher interviews, chanting practice. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair and speak to others. Park in the back parking lot of the church and find the entrance (look for a sign) or park in front of the church and walk to the back.
If you arrive after 7:00 pm, wait in the hall until the second bell rings, then enter the Zendo. Someone will greet you.
Zazenkai Day of Zen
ZAZENKAI ~~ “A Day of Zen”
Registration Form
Silent retreat includes meditation, mindful movement, chanting, mindful eating, dharma teaching and meeting with the teacher. For many practitioners, single day retreats help rekindle the depth of zazen and restore harmony between body, heart and mind.
Zazenkai are suitable for beginners who feel able to sustain several 25-minute zazen periods during the day.
Join the Joyful Mind Zen Community for its Sunday Zazenkai Rockville United Church in Twinbrook/Rockville, MD (one mile from Twinbrook Metro/red line). Wear comfortable clothes. Bring a bag dinner and any snacks you wish to share. Tea and coffee is provided. You are welcome to stay for all (2-8:30 pm) or half (2-6:30 pm) of the retreat. Address: 355 LInthicum Street, Rockville, MD 20851.
There is no charge to attend, but donations are appreciated for the retreat and the teachers. Donations page (Pay Pal, Zelle, check) or here: https://www.joyfulmindzendo.org/practice-of-generosity. Suggested donation: $20-30
Cushions and chairs provided, but you may bring your own bench or cushion.
Arrival and Schedule:
Enter at the back door of the church and look for a sign. Park in the front of the church and walk through the garden to the back, or park in the back lot. Arrive at 1:45 pm to find your seat. Bell rings at 2:00 pm for first sit. If you are late, please sit in the hallway chairs until the next Bell rings. The schedule includes 25-minute periods of sitting, interspersed with walking meditation, rest or tea breaks, Teacher talks and interviews, chant practice.
SCHEDULE:
1:45 door open and be on your cushion or chair by 2 pm for the first bell
2:00-3:30 Zazen sitting meditation and walking meditation
3:30-3:50 Tea or rest break
3:50-5:15 Zazen sitting meditation, Dharma talk, teacher interview, walking meditation
5:15-5:35 Tea or rest or stretch break
5:35-6:30 Zazen and walking
6:30-7pm Silent dinner break
7-8:30 Zazen and walking meditation and closing discussion
If you have any questions prior to registering, please reach out to registration@joyfulmindzendo.org.
Tea Ladies Zen Practice
We start at 4:30 pm on Sunday, then do silent meditation followed by koan study. After the koan is read and presented, all of us have an opportunity to share our experiences with it, and we end at 5:30. We use Way of Council in our sharing with each other.
Zoom link and study text will be provided in advance to the Tea Ladies Sangha mailing list.
Tea Ladies Zen Practice
We start at 4:30 pm on Sunday, then do silent meditation followed by koan study. After the koan is read and presented, all of us have an opportunity to share our experiences with it, and we end at 5:30. We use Way of Council in our sharing with each other.
Zoom link and study text will be provided in advance to the Tea Ladies Sangha mailing list.
Zen Community Retreat in the Mountains
This is not a sesshin but is a time to be with friends from Joyful Mind Sangha. This will involve periods of zazen morning and evening, as well as work practice, sharing, Zen talks Q&A, hiking trails, arts, music and enjoying nature. Priority registration to existing Sangha members.
This will be held at Rolling Ridge Retreat Center on 400 acres of woods and streams near the Shenandoah mountains and
Appalachian Trail. We will be doing Zazen morning and evening, with option for silent (or not) walking and hikes, shared meals and cooking, and times for sharing and community. We will keep the afternoon freeform whether you want quiet reflection, hikes with others, doing arts. There is a chance of a campfire and singing (if someone brings music) with benches around to look at the stars. There are some private rooms, some shared rooms, sleeping bag space in the living room, and camping available.
Walking distance to the China Folk house, waterfalls, Shenandoah River, swimming holes. Half an hour from Charlestown, WV. Ninety-minute drive from Rockville, MD.
The cost will be $60-120 for the entire weekend depending on accommodations; Sangha members will share in bringing and serving food and cleaning. Bring your own linens. Blankets and pillows provided. Retreat center has A/C. Shared bathrooms. No wifi, some cell service.
Fees:
Camping (with use of shower/bathrooms) or sleeping bag in living room $60; Shared room with one person $75; private room $120.
Registration opens June 1.
Zazenkai Day of Zen
ZAZENKAI ~~ “A Day of Zen”
Registration Form
Silent retreat includes meditation, mindful movement, chanting, mindful eating, dharma teaching and meeting with the teacher. For many practitioners, single day retreats help rekindle the depth of zazen and restore harmony between body, heart and mind.
Zazenkai are suitable for beginners who feel able to sustain a number of 25 minute zazen periods during the day.
Join the Joyful Mind Zen Community for its Sunday Zazenkai Rockville United Church in Twinbrook/Rockville, MD (one mile from Twinbrook Metro/red line). Wear comfortable clothes. Bring a bag dinner and any snacks you wish to share. Tea and coffee is provided. You are welcome to stay for all (2-8:30 pm) or half (2-6:30 pm) of the retreat. Address: 355 LInthicum Street, Rockville, MD 20851.
There is no charge to attend, but donations are appreciated for the retreat and the teachers. Donations page (Pay Pal, Zelle, check) or here: https://www.joyfulmindzendo.org/practice-of-generosity. Suggested donation: $20-25.
Cushions and chairs provided, but you may bring your own bench or cushion.
Arrival and Schedule:
Enter at the back door of the church and look for a sign. Park in the front of the church and walk through the garden to the back, or park in the back lot. Arrive at 1:45 pm to find your seat. Bell rings at 2:00 pm for first sit. If you are late, please sit in the hallway chairs until the next Bell rings. The schedule includes 25-minute periods of sitting, interspersed with walking meditation, rest or tea breaks, Teacher talks and interviews, chant practice.
SCHEDULE:
1:45 door open and be on your cushion or chair by 2 pm for the first bell
2:00-3:30 Zazen sitting meditation and walking meditation
3:30-3:50 Tea or rest break
3:50-5:15 Zazen sitting meditation, Dharma talk, teacher interview, walking meditation
5:15-5:35 Tea or rest or stretch break
5:35-6:30 Zazen and walking
6:30-7pm Silent dinner break
7-8:30 Zazen and walking meditation and closing discussion
If you have any questions prior to registering, please reach out to registration@joyfulmindzendo.org.
Tea Ladies Zen Practice
We start at 4:30 pm on Sunday, then do silent meditation followed by koan study. After the koan is read and presented, all of us have an opportunity to share our experiences with it, and we end at 5:30. We use Way of Council in our sharing with each other.
Zoom link and study text will be provided in advance to the Tea Ladies Sangha mailing list.
Tea Ladies Zen Practice
We start at 4:30 pm on Sunday, then do silent meditation followed by koan study. After the koan is read and presented, all of us have an opportunity to share our experiences with it, and we end at 5:30. We use Way of Council in our sharing with each other.
Zoom link and study text will be provided in advance to the Tea Ladies Sangha mailing list.
Zazenkai Day of Zen
ZAZENKAI ~~ “A Day of Zen”
Registration Form
Silent retreat includes meditation, mindful movement, chanting, mindful eating, dharma teaching and meeting with the teacher. For many practitioners, single day retreats help rekindle the depth of zazen and restore harmony between body, heart and mind.
Zazenkai are suitable for beginners who feel able to sustain a number of 25 minute zazen periods during the day.
Join the Joyful Mind Zen Community for its Sunday Zazenkai Rockville United Church in Twinbrook/Rockville, MD (one mile from Twinbrook Metro/red line). Wear comfortable clothes. Bring a bag dinner and any snacks you wish to share. Tea and coffee is provided. You are welcome to stay for all (2-8:30 pm) or half (2-6:30 pm) of the retreat. Address: 355 LInthicum Street, Rockville, MD 20851.
There is no charge to attend, but donations are appreciated for the retreat and the teachers. Donations page (Pay Pal, Zelle, check) or here: https://www.joyfulmindzendo.org/practice-of-generosity. Suggested donation: $20-25.
Cushions and chairs provided, but you may bring your own bench or cushion.
Arrival and Schedule:
Enter at the back door of the church and look for a sign. Park in the front of the church and walk through the garden to the back, or park in the back lot. Arrive at 1:45 pm to find your seat. Bell rings at 2:00 pm for first sit. If you are late, please sit in the hallway chairs until the next Bell rings. The schedule includes 25-minute periods of sitting, interspersed with walking meditation, rest or tea breaks, Teacher talks and interviews, chant practice.
SCHEDULE:
1:45 door open and be on your cushion or chair by 2 pm for the first bell
2:00-3:30 Zazen sitting meditation and walking meditation
3:30-3:50 Tea or rest break
3:50-5:15 Zazen sitting meditation, Dharma talk, teacher interview, walking meditation
5:15-5:35 Tea or rest or stretch break
5:35-6:30 Zazen and walking
6:30-7pm Silent dinner break
7-8:30 Zazen and walking meditation and closing discussion
If you have any questions prior to registering, please reach out to registration@joyfulmindzendo.org.
Tea Ladies Zen Practice
We start at 4:30 pm on Sunday, then do silent meditation followed by koan study. After the koan is read and presented, all of us have an opportunity to share our experiences with it, and we end at 5:30. We use Way of Council in our sharing with each other.
Zoom link and study text will be provided in advance to the Tea Ladies Sangha mailing list.
Fall Annual Sesshin 2026
Sesshin means to connect heart-mind with the absolute universe and with our own being. This is an intensive Zen retreat of deep silence. We recommend you have sat many Zazenkai or have attended other longer meditation retreats before attending a Sesshin.
This residential 3-day retreat includes extended Zazen, mindful movement, chanting, mindful eating, dharma teaching and meeting with the teacher. This Sesshin will be at Wellspring Retreat Center in Germantown, MD, Thursday afternoon through Sunday lunch
Save the date, more details later.
Tea Ladies Zen Practice
We start at 4:30 pm on Sunday, then do silent meditation followed by koan study. After the koan is read and presented, all of us have an opportunity to share our experiences with it, and we end at 5:30. We use Way of Council in our sharing with each other.
Zoom link and study text will be provided in advance to the Tea Ladies Sangha mailing list.
Tuesday Zen Practice
Join us for 3 sitting periods of Zazen. Meditation is 25 minutes followed by walking meditation and with opening and closing chants, teacher talk and interviews are offered. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair and speak to others. Park in the back parking lot of the church and find the entrance (look for a sign) or park in front of the church and walk to the back.
If you arrive after 4:45 pm, wait in the hall until the second bell rings, then enter the Zendo. Someone will greet you.
Monday Zen for All People
Join us for a simple meditation in chairs, suitable for beginners. Following Teacher talk, 10 minutes of meditation, followed by walking meditation and another 20-minutes meditation. The last 15 minutes include reflection on a poem, discussion and tea. All are welcome. Come early to find your chair. We meet upstairs in the church sanctuary. Come in the front doors of the church
Sunday Zen Practice
Join us for three meditation periods (Zazen is 25-minutes), walking meditation, dharma talk, or Tea and Talk, Teacher interviews, chanting practice. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair and speak to others. Park in the back parking lot of the church and find the entrance (look for a sign) or park in front of the church and walk to the back.
If you arrive after 7:00 pm, wait in the hall until the second bell rings, then enter the Zendo. Someone will greet you.
Tuesday Zen Practice
Join us for 3 sitting periods of Zazen. Meditation is 25 minutes followed by walking meditation and with opening and closing chants, teacher talk and interviews are offered. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair and speak to others. Park in the back parking lot of the church and find the entrance (look for a sign) or park in front of the church and walk to the back.
If you arrive after 4:45 pm, wait in the hall until the second bell rings, then enter the Zendo. Someone will greet you.
Monday Zen for All People
Join us for a simple meditation in chairs, suitable for beginners. Following Teacher talk, 10 minutes of meditation, followed by walking meditation and another 20-minutes meditation. The last 15 minutes include reflection on a poem, discussion and tea. All are welcome. Come early to find your chair. We meet upstairs in the church sanctuary. Come in the front doors of the church
Sunday Zen Practice
Join us for three meditation periods (Zazen is 25-minutes), walking meditation, dharma talk, or Tea and Talk, Teacher interviews, chanting practice. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair and speak to others. Park in the back parking lot of the church and find the entrance (look for a sign) or park in front of the church and walk to the back.
If you arrive after 7:00 pm, wait in the hall until the second bell rings, then enter the Zendo. Someone will greet you.
Tea Ladies Zen Practice
We start at 4:30 pm on Sunday, then do silent meditation followed by koan study. After the koan is read and presented, all of us have an opportunity to share our experiences with it, and we end at 5:30. We use Way of Council in our sharing with each other.
Zoom link and study text will be provided in advance to the Tea Ladies Sangha mailing list.
Tuesday Zen Practice
Join us for 3 sitting periods of Zazen. Meditation is 25 minutes followed by walking meditation and with opening and closing chants, teacher talk and interviews are offered. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair and speak to others. Park in the back parking lot of the church and find the entrance (look for a sign) or park in front of the church and walk to the back.
If you arrive after 4:45 pm, wait in the hall until the second bell rings, then enter the Zendo. Someone will greet you.
Monday Zen for All People
Join us for a simple meditation in chairs, suitable for beginners. Following Teacher talk, 10 minutes of meditation, followed by walking meditation and another 20-minutes meditation. The last 15 minutes include reflection on a poem, discussion and tea. All are welcome. Come early to find your chair. We meet upstairs in the church sanctuary. Come in the front doors of the church
Sunday Zen Practice and Student Way-Seeking Talk
Join us for three meditation periods (Zazen is 25-minutes), walking meditation, dharma talk, or Tea and Talk, Teacher interviews, chanting practice. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair and speak to others. Park in the back parking lot of the church and find the entrance (look for a sign) or park in front of the church and walk to the back.
This week, a student of JMZ will offer a talk about his/her practice in Zen and there will be time for questions.
If you arrive after 7:00 pm, wait in the hall until the second bell rings, then enter the Zendo. Someone will greet you.
Tuesday Zen Practice
Join us for 3 sitting periods of Zazen. Meditation is 25 minutes followed by walking meditation and with opening and closing chants, teacher talk and interviews are offered. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair and speak to others. Park in the back parking lot of the church and find the entrance (look for a sign) or park in front of the church and walk to the back.
If you arrive after 4:45 pm, wait in the hall until the second bell rings, then enter the Zendo. Someone will greet you.
Monday Zen for All People
Join us for a simple meditation in chairs, suitable for beginners. Following Teacher talk, 10 minutes of meditation, followed by walking meditation and another 20-minutes meditation. The last 15 minutes include reflection on a poem, discussion and tea. All are welcome. Come early to find your chair. We meet upstairs in the church sanctuary. Come in the front doors of the church
Sunday Zen Practice
Join us for three meditation periods (Zazen is 25-minutes), walking meditation, dharma talk, or Tea and Talk, Teacher interviews, chanting practice. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair and speak to others. Park in the back parking lot of the church and find the entrance (look for a sign) or park in front of the church and walk to the back.
If you arrive after 7:00 pm, wait in the hall until the second bell rings, then enter the Zendo. Someone will greet you.
Zazenkai Day of Zen
ZAZENKAI ~~ “A Day of Zen”
Registration Form
Silent retreat includes meditation, mindful movement, chanting, mindful eating, dharma teaching and meeting with a teacher. For many practitioners, single-day retreats help rekindle the depth of zazen and restore harmony between body, heart and mind.
Zazenkai are suitable for beginners who feel able to sustain several 25-minute zazen periods during the day.
Join the Joyful Mind Zen Community for its Sunday Zazenkai Rockville United Church in Twinbrook/Rockville, MD (one mile from Twinbrook Metro/red line). Wear comfortable clothes. Bring a bag dinner and any snacks you wish to share. Tea and coffee is provided. You are welcome to stay for all (2-8:30 pm) or half (2-6:30 pm) of the retreat. Address: 355 LInthicum Street, Rockville, MD 20851.
There is no charge to attend, but donations are appreciated for the retreat and the teachers. Donations page (Pay Pal, Zelle, check) or here: https://www.joyfulmindzendo.org/practice-of-generosity. Suggested donation: $20-30.
Cushions and chairs provided, but you may bring your own bench or cushion.
Arrival and Schedule:
Enter at the back door of the church and look for a sign. Park in the front of the church and walk through the garden to the back, or park in the back lot. Arrive at 1:45 pm to find your seat. Bell rings at 2:00 pm for first sit. If you are late, please sit in the hallway chairs until the next Bell rings. The schedule includes 25-minute periods of sitting, interspersed with walking meditation, rest or tea breaks, Teacher talks and interviews, chant practice.
SCHEDULE:
1:45 door open and be on your cushion or chair by 2 pm for the first bell
2:00-3:30 Zazen sitting meditation and walking meditation
3:30-3:50 Tea or rest break
3:50-5:15 Zazen sitting meditation, Dharma talk, teacher interview, walking meditation
5:15-5:35 Tea or rest or stretch break
5:35-6:30 Zazen and walking
6:30-7pm Silent dinner break
7-8:30 Zazen and walking meditation and closing discussion
If you have any questions prior to registering, please reach out to registration@joyfulmindzendo.org.
Tuesday Zen Practice
Join us for 3 sitting periods of Zazen. Meditation is 25 minutes followed by walking meditation and with opening and closing chants, teacher talk and interviews are offered. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair and speak to others. Park in the back parking lot of the church and find the entrance (look for a sign) or park in front of the church and walk to the back.
If you arrive after 4:45 pm, wait in the hall until the second bell rings, then enter the Zendo. Someone will greet you.
Monday Zen for All People
Join us for a simple meditation in chairs, suitable for beginners. Following Teacher talk, 10 minutes of meditation, followed by walking meditation and another 20-minutes meditation. The last 15 minutes include reflection on a poem, discussion and tea. All are welcome. Come early to find your chair. We meet upstairs in the church sanctuary. Come in the front doors of the church
Sunday Zen Practice and Student Talk
Join us for three meditation periods (Zazen is 25-minutes), walking meditation, dharma talk, or Tea and Talk, Teacher interviews, chanting practice. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair and speak to others. Park in the back parking lot of the church and find the entrance (look for a sign) or park in front of the church and walk to the back.
This week, a JMZ student will be offering a Way-Seeking talk about their own Zen practice and there will be time for questions.
If you arrive after 7:00 pm, wait in the hall until the second bell rings, then enter the Zendo. Someone will greet you.
Tuesday Zen Practice
Join us for 3 sitting periods of Zazen. Meditation is 25 minutes followed by walking meditation and with opening and closing chants, teacher talk and interviews are offered. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair and speak to others. Park in the back parking lot of the church and find the entrance (look for a sign) or park in front of the church and walk to the back.
If you arrive after 4:45 pm, wait in the hall until the second bell rings, then enter the Zendo. Someone will greet you.
Monday Zen for All People
Join us for a simple meditation in chairs, suitable for beginners. Following Teacher talk, 10 minutes of meditation, followed by walking meditation and another 20-minutes meditation. The last 15 minutes include reflection on a poem, discussion and tea. All are welcome. Come early to find your chair. We meet upstairs in the church sanctuary. Come in the front doors of the church
Sunday Zen Practice
Join us for three meditation periods (Zazen is 25-minutes), walking meditation, dharma talk, or Tea and Talk, Teacher interviews, chanting practice. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair and speak to others. Park in the back parking lot of the church and find the entrance (look for a sign) or park in front of the church and walk to the back.
If you arrive after 7:00 pm, wait in the hall until the second bell rings, then enter the Zendo. Someone will greet you.
Tuesday Zen Practice
Join us for 3 sitting periods of Zazen. Meditation is 25 minutes followed by walking meditation and with opening and closing chants, teacher talk and interviews are offered. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair and speak to others. Park in the back parking lot of the church and find the entrance (look for a sign) or park in front of the church and walk to the back.
If you arrive after 4:45 pm, wait in the hall until the second bell rings, then enter the Zendo. Someone will greet you.
Canceled Monday Zen for All People
Cancelled for weather threats.
Join us for a simple meditation in chairs, suitable for beginners. Following Teacher talk, 10 minutes of meditation, followed by walking meditation and another 20-minutes meditation. The last 15 minutes include reflection on a poem, discussion and tea. All are welcome. Come early to find your chair. We meet upstairs in the church sanctuary. Come in the front doors of the church
Sunday Zen Practice
Join us for three meditation periods (Zazen is 25-minutes), walking meditation, dharma talk, or Tea and Talk, Teacher interviews, chanting practice. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair and speak to others. Park in the back parking lot of the church and find the entrance (look for a sign) or park in front of the church and walk to the back.
If you arrive after 7:00 pm, wait in the hall until the second bell rings, then enter the Zendo. Someone will greet you.
Tea Ladies Zen Practice
We start at 4:30 pm on Sunday, then do silent meditation followed by koan study. After the koan is read and presented, all of us have an opportunity to share our experiences with it, and we end at 5:30. We use Way of Council in our sharing with each other.
Zoom link and study text will be provided in advance to the Tea Ladies Sangha mailing list.
Tuesday Zen Practice
Join us for 3 sitting periods of Zazen. Meditation is 25 minutes followed by walking meditation and with opening and closing chants, teacher talk and interviews are offered. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair and speak to others. Park in the back parking lot of the church and find the entrance (look for a sign) or park in front of the church and walk to the back.
If you arrive after 4:45 pm, wait in the hall until the second bell rings, then enter the Zendo. Someone will greet you.
Tuesday Zen Practice
Join us for 3 sitting periods of Zazen. Meditation is 25 minutes followed by walking meditation and with opening and closing chants, teacher talk and interviews are offered. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair and speak to others. Park in the back parking lot of the church and find the entrance (look for a sign) or park in front of the church and walk to the back.
If you arrive after 4:45 pm, wait in the hall until the second bell rings, then enter the Zendo. Someone will greet you.
Monday Zen for All People
Join us for a simple meditation in chairs, suitable for beginners. Following Teacher talk, 10 minutes of meditation, followed by walking meditation and another 20-minutes meditation. The last 15 minutes include reflection on a poem, discussion and tea. All are welcome. Come early to find your chair. We meet upstairs in the church sanctuary. Come in the front doors of the church
Sunday Zen Practice
Join us for three meditation periods (Zazen is 25-minutes), walking meditation, dharma talk, or Tea and Talk, Teacher interviews, chanting practice. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair and speak to others. Park in the back parking lot of the church and find the entrance (look for a sign) or park in front of the church and walk to the back.
If you arrive after 7:00 pm, wait in the hall until the second bell rings, then enter the Zendo. Someone will greet you.
Tuesday Zen Practice
Join us for 3 sitting periods of Zazen. Meditation is 25 minutes followed by walking meditation and with opening and closing chants, teacher talk and interviews are offered. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair and speak to others. Park in the back parking lot of the church and find the entrance (look for a sign) or park in front of the church and walk to the back.
If you arrive after 4:45 pm, wait in the hall until the second bell rings, then enter the Zendo. Someone will greet you.
Monday Zen for All People
Join us for a simple meditation in chairs, suitable for beginners. Following Teacher talk, 10 minutes of meditation, followed by walking meditation and another 20-minutes meditation. The last 15 minutes include reflection on a poem, discussion and tea. All are welcome. Come early to find your chair. We meet upstairs in the church sanctuary. Come in the front doors of the church