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 Mindfulness Meditation Circle
Join us for a simple meditation in chairs, suitable for beginners. Following brief reading or 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. If you are late, please wait on the bench until 4:45 until someone opens the door.
Thursday Zen Practice
Join us for two meditation periods (Zazen is 25-minutes), walking meditation. Come for one or both sits. Some weeks may offer teacher interview and talk. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair.
If you arrive after 7:00 pm, wait in the hall until the second bell rings, then enter the Zendo. Someone will greet you.
Newcomers and Friends Meeting
Have you attended Joyful Mind Zendo in the past six months as a newcomer or expressed interest in the Community? We are holding a monthly informal Newcomers meeting, on July 19 before Zazen from 6:20-6:50. We will meet in the side room off the hallway. This is a chance to get to know the teachers and meet others in the Community for practice-related questions.
Please join us for this open conversation where a wide range of practice topics is addressed. No reservation needed. Please stay for Zen practice after.
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 Mindfulness Meditation Circle
Join us for a simple meditation in chairs, suitable for beginners. Following brief reading or 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. If you are late, please wait on the bench until 4:45 until someone opens the door.
Thursday Zen Practice
Join us for two meditation periods (Zazen is 25-minutes), walking meditation. Come for one or both sits. Some weeks may offer teacher interview and talk. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair.
If you arrive after 7:00 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 Mindfulness Meditation Circle
Join us for a simple meditation in chairs, suitable for beginners. Following brief reading or 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. If you are late, please wait on the bench until 4:45 until someone opens the door.
Thursday Zen Practice
Join us for two meditation periods (Zazen is 25-minutes), walking meditation. Come for one or both sits. Some weeks may offer teacher interview and talk. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair.
If you arrive after 7:00 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 Mindfulness Meditation Circle
Join us for a simple meditation in chairs, suitable for beginners. Following brief reading or 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. If you are late, please wait on the bench until 4:45 until someone opens the door.
Thursday Zen Practice
Join us for two meditation periods (Zazen is 25-minutes), walking meditation. Come for one or both sits. Some weeks may offer teacher interview and talk. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair.
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 ~~ Day of Zen
1:30-6:30 pm Sundays Monthly
Registration Form
Zazenkai means a “day of Zen” practice. This deepening extended period of practice includes rounds of Zazen, Kinhin, Tea break, Dharma talk from the teacher, and dokusan (private conversation about practice). Zazenkai are suitable for those who can sustain several periods of 25-minute meditation.
You may bring a bag dinner and stay through the evening Zazen until 8:30 pm
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, non-distracting. Bring a snack to share. Tea and coffee is provided. Enter Zendo at the back door/lower level. Look for signs. Shoes removed in the Zendo, so bring slippers or socks if you wish for walking meditation.
There is no charge to attend, but donations are appreciated to support our costs. Teachings are offered freely and teacher donations (dana practice) also appreciated. Donations page (Pay Pal, Venmo, Credit card, 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, or sit in a chair.
Typical Schedule: (25 minute Zazen periods, with 5-10 minutes walking meditation)
1:00 doors open, set up zendo
1:30-3:00 Zazen Kinhin and Opening Chants
3:00-3:15 Tea rest break
3:15-4:45 Zazen, Dharma talk, Dokusan
4:45-5:00 Tea rest break
5:00-6:00 Zazen Chant and Kinhin
6:00-6:30 Way of Council and Closing Zazenkai
If you are staying for Evening Zazen 7:00-8:30, bring a bag dinner. There are tables and benches for eating.
If you have any questions prior to registering, please reach out to 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 Mindfulness Meditation Circle
Join us for a simple meditation in chairs, suitable for beginners. Following brief reading or 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. If you are late, please wait on the bench until 4:45 until someone opens the door.
Thursday Zen Practice
Join us for two meditation periods (Zazen is 25-minutes), walking meditation. Come for one or both sits. Some weeks may offer teacher interview and talk. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair.
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.
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 Mindfulness Meditation Circle
Join us for a simple meditation in chairs, suitable for beginners. Following brief reading or 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. If you are late, please wait on the bench until 4:45 until someone opens the door.
Thursday Zen Practice
Join us for two meditation periods (Zazen is 25-minutes), walking meditation. Come for one or both sits. Some weeks may offer teacher interview and talk. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair.
If you arrive after 7:00 pm, wait in the hall until the second bell rings, then enter the Zendo. Someone will greet you.
Newcomers and Friends Meeting
Have you attended Joyful Mind Zendo in the past six months as a newcomer or expressed interest in the Community? We are holding a monthly informal Newcomers meeting, on July 19 before Zazen from 6:20-6:50. We will meet in the side room off the hallway. This is a chance to get to know the teachers and meet others in the Community for practice-related questions.
Please join us for this open conversation where a wide range of practice topics is addressed. No reservation needed. Please stay for Zen practice after.
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 Mindfulness Meditation Circle
Join us for a simple meditation in chairs, suitable for beginners. Following brief reading or 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. If you are late, please wait on the bench until 4:45 until someone opens the door.
Fall Annual Sesshin 2026
Joyful Mind Zendo Han, Carvin’Colin
October 29, 2026 - November 1, 2026 Our Fall sesshin theme is on Ancestors. Sesshin is a time to connect heart-mind with the harmony of universe and with our own being and others. This is an intensive Zen retreat of deep silence. We recommend you have attended extended sitting periods or have attended at least one Zazenkai and can sit for multiple 25-minutes of Zazen. See Schedule and fees below.
If Joyful Mind Zen Community is your home or primary Sangha, registration opens August 17; all others may register September 10. There are 17 private rooms and 3 camping spots available.
REGISTRATION FORM
Option of a 2- or 3-day retreat or Online one day. Residential retreat at Wellspring Retreat Center in Germantown MD. Sesshin includes Zazen, kinhin, dharma teaching and meeting with the teacher. This Sesshin will be at Wellspring Retreat Center in Germantown, MD, Thursday afternoon through Sunday lunch, or Friday dinner through Sunday lunch.
Teachers: Taikai Martine Palmiter, Sensei of Joyful Mind Zendo, and Shiho Bruce Lindsay, Sensei One Heart Sangha
OPTIONS AND FEES:
Deposits of 50% by September 10 will hold your spot. There will be full and partial refunds depending on the date of any cancellations. See policy below. Go to Donations and Payments page: Note: Zeffy is our new no-fee online option. If using Zelle please add 1% for online fees. You must fill out a Registration Form and submit a deposit to hold your space. Full payment due by October 19.
Contact our Registrar Kyoshin to ask any questions: registration@joyfulmindzendo.org. IPlease contact us if you have questions.
**We offer accommodations as needed for those who may have a physical need for more sleep or movement. Please speak with Sensei or the Registrar.
Fee includes 2- or 3-nights in a private room or some limited camping spots, all with shared bathroom, all vegetarian meals, linens, blankets and towels. Beautiful space in secluded wooded setting. 17 Private rooms, with desk, shared bathroom. Healthy vegetarian meals are provided and gluten or dairy free options should be requested. Those staying for the three day retreat will have meal work practice on Thurs night/Friday morning and lunch.
the Sustainer rate is our actual cost. Benefactors help support others to attend a retreat. Supported rates are available. Please look at the options and decide what is best for you. Three-night retreat starts with conversational dinner Thursday night, and two-night retreat starts with silent dinner Friday night.
THREE NIGHT RATES: Between $320-520 (Supported, Sustainer, Benefactor rates sliding)
TWO NIGHT RATES: Between $220-420 (Supported, Sustainer, Benefactor rates sliding)
CAMPERS either 2 OR 3 NIGHTS: $300-$360 (sliding scale)
ONLINE SATURDAY RATE: $75 -- paid in full at time of registration. Refunds available.
The Online option offers those who are unable to attend the full sesshin an opportunity to practice on Saturday October 31 at their own pace. On-line attendees will receive guided instructions on how to shape their day in the following way, setting up your space and altar, the chants we'll be using, the theme of the sesshin, and a detailed agenda for attendance. Each online registrant will have access to morning zazen sittings, the morning dharma talk given by one of the teachers, and afternoon dokusan with one of the teachers.
Cancellation policy: Cancellations received before October 5 will receive a full refund less a $10 processing fee if you paid by check (or $25 processing fee if you used Pay Pal or Zelle) . If you cancel after October 5, we will likely still be able to grant a full refund if someone fills your spot or we reach our full numbers, minus a $10 processing fee for check or $25 processing fee if paid online).
Physical and Mental Health Statement: if you are under the care of a medical provider for a physical or mental health condition, check with them to see if a retreat experience like this is appropriate. Those experiencing life trauma, emotional upheaval or instability might require additional support beyond the teachers’ ability to provide so please check with your mental health provider first. If you have questions, ask our Registrar.
FULL SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY: Arrive 4:00-6 pm, Dinner with conversation 6 pm, Sesshin starts at 7 pm to enter into noble silence. Those staying for the three-day retreat will bring a food item to share for dinner or breakfast, and work practice with meal set-up and clean-up
FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Zazen, dharma talks, rest practice, chant and walking practice.
SUNDAY: 6:30 a.m. Zazen and Kinhin, ends with conversational lunch at Noon, closing circle.
Thursday Zen Practice
Join us for two meditation periods (Zazen is 25-minutes), walking meditation. Come for one or both sits. Some weeks may offer teacher interview and talk. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair.
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.
Newcomers and Friends Meeting
Have you attended Joyful Mind Zendo in the past six months as a newcomer or expressed interest in the Community? We are holding a monthly informal Newcomers meeting, on July 19 before Zazen from 6:20-6:50. We will meet in the side room off the hallway. This is a chance to get to know the teachers and meet others in the Community for practice-related questions.
Please join us for this open conversation where a wide range of practice topics is addressed. No reservation needed. Please stay for Zen practice after.
Zazenkai Day of Zen
ZAZENKAI ~~ Day of Zen
1:30-6:30 pm Sundays Monthly
Registration Form
Zazenkai means a “day of Zen” practice. This deepening extended period of practice includes rounds of Zazen, Kinhin, Tea break, Dharma talk from the teacher, and dokusan (private conversation about practice). Zazenkai are suitable for those who can sustain several periods of 25-minute meditation.
You may bring a bag dinner and stay through the evening Zazen until 8:30 pm
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, non-distracting. Bring a snack to share. Tea and coffee is provided. Enter Zendo at the back door/lower level. Look for signs. Shoes removed in the Zendo, so bring slippers or socks if you wish for walking meditation.
There is no charge to attend, but donations are appreciated to support our costs. Teachings are offered freely and teacher donations (dana practice) also appreciated. Donations page (Pay Pal, Venmo, Credit card, 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, or sit in a chair.
Typical Schedule: (25 minute Zazen periods, with 5-10 minutes walking meditation)
1:00 doors open, set up zendo
1:30-3:00 Zazen Kinhin and Opening Chants
3:00-3:15 Tea rest break
3:15-4:45 Zazen, Dharma talk, Dokusan
4:45-5:00 Tea rest break
5:00-6:00 Zazen Chant and Kinhin
6:00-6:30 Way of Council and Closing Zazenkai
If you are staying for Evening Zazen 7:00-8:30, bring a bag dinner. There are tables and benches for eating.
If you have any questions prior to registering, please reach out to registration@joyfulmindzendo.org. rg.
Zazenkai Day of Zen
ZAZENKAI ~~ Day of Zen
1:30-6:30 pm Sundays Monthly
Registration Form
Zazenkai means a “day of Zen” practice. This deepening extended period of practice includes rounds of Zazen, Kinhin, Tea break, Dharma talk from the teacher, and dokusan (private conversation about practice). Zazenkai are suitable for those who can sustain several periods of 25-minute meditation.
You may bring a bag dinner and stay through the evening Zazen until 8:30 pm
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, non-distracting. Bring a snack to share. Tea and coffee is provided. Enter Zendo at the back door/lower level. Look for signs. Shoes removed in the Zendo, so bring slippers or socks if you wish for walking meditation.
There is no charge to attend, but donations are appreciated to support our costs. Teachings are offered freely and teacher donations (dana practice) also appreciated. Donations page (Pay Pal, Venmo, Credit card, 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, or sit in a chair.
Typical Schedule: (25 minute Zazen periods, with 5-10 minutes walking meditation)
1:00 doors open, set up zendo
1:30-3:00 Zazen Kinhin and Opening Chants
3:00-3:15 Tea rest break
3:15-4:45 Zazen, Dharma talk, Dokusan
4:45-5:00 Tea rest break
5:00-6:00 Zazen Chant and Kinhin
6:00-6:30 Way of Council and Closing Zazenkai
If you are staying for Evening Zazen 7:00-8:30, bring a bag dinner. There are tables and benches for eating.
If you have any questions prior to registering, please reach out to registration@joyfulmindzendo.org. rg.
Zazenkai Day of Zen
ZAZENKAI ~~ Day of Zen
1:30-6:30 pm Sundays Monthly
Registration Form
Zazenkai means a “day of Zen” practice. This deepening extended period of practice includes rounds of Zazen, Kinhin, Tea break, Dharma talk from the teacher, and dokusan (private conversation about practice). Zazenkai are suitable for those who can sustain several periods of 25-minute meditation.
You may bring a bag dinner and stay through the evening Zazen until 8:30 pm
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, non-distracting. Bring a snack to share. Tea and coffee is provided. Enter Zendo at the back door/lower level. Look for signs. Shoes removed in the Zendo, so bring slippers or socks if you wish for walking meditation.
There is no charge to attend, but donations are appreciated to support our costs. Teachings are offered freely and teacher donations (dana practice) also appreciated. Donations page (Pay Pal, Venmo, Credit card, 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, or sit in a chair.
Typical Schedule: (25 minute Zazen periods, with 5-10 minutes walking meditation)
1:00 doors open, set up zendo
1:30-3:00 Zazen Kinhin and Opening Chants
3:00-3:15 Tea rest break
3:15-4:45 Zazen, Dharma talk, Dokusan
4:45-5:00 Tea rest break
5:00-6:00 Zazen Chant and Kinhin
6:00-6:30 Way of Council and Closing Zazenkai
If you are staying for Evening Zazen 7:00-8:30, bring a bag dinner. There are tables and benches for eating.
If you have any questions prior to registering, please reach out to registration@joyfulmindzendo.org. rg.
Zazenkai Day of Zen
ZAZENKAI ~~ Day of Zen
1:30-6:30 pm Sundays Monthly
Registration Form
Zazenkai means a “day of Zen” practice. This deepening extended period of practice includes rounds of Zazen, Kinhin, Tea break, Dharma talk from the teacher, and dokusan (private conversation about practice). Zazenkai are suitable for those who can sustain several periods of 25-minute meditation.
You may bring a bag dinner and stay through the evening Zazen until 8:30 pm
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, non-distracting. Bring a snack to share. Tea and coffee is provided. Enter Zendo at the back door/lower level. Look for signs. Shoes removed in the Zendo, so bring slippers or socks if you wish for walking meditation.
There is no charge to attend, but donations are appreciated to support our costs. Teachings are offered freely and teacher donations (dana practice) also appreciated. Donations page (Pay Pal, Venmo, Credit card, 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, or sit in a chair.
Typical Schedule: (25 minute Zazen periods, with 5-10 minutes walking meditation)
1:00 doors open, set up zendo
1:30-3:00 Zazen Kinhin and Opening Chants
3:00-3:15 Tea rest break
3:15-4:45 Zazen, Dharma talk, Dokusan
4:45-5:00 Tea rest break
5:00-6:00 Zazen Chant and Kinhin
6:00-6:30 Way of Council and Closing Zazenkai
If you are staying for Evening Zazen 7:00-8:30, bring a bag dinner. There are tables and benches for eating.
If you have any questions prior to registering, please reach out to registration@joyfulmindzendo.org. rg.
Zazenkai Day of Zen
ZAZENKAI ~~ Day of Zen
1:30-6:30 pm Sundays Monthly
Registration Form
Zazenkai means a “day of Zen” practice. This deepening extended period of practice includes rounds of Zazen, Kinhin, Tea break, Dharma talk from the teacher, and dokusan (private conversation about practice). Zazenkai are suitable for those who can sustain several periods of 25-minute meditation.
You may bring a bag dinner and stay through the evening Zazen until 8:30 pm
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, non-distracting. Bring a snack to share. Tea and coffee is provided. Enter Zendo at the back door/lower level. Look for signs. Shoes removed in the Zendo, so bring slippers or socks if you wish for walking meditation.
There is no charge to attend, but donations are appreciated to support our costs. Teachings are offered freely and teacher donations (dana practice) also appreciated. Donations page (Pay Pal, Venmo, Credit card, 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, or sit in a chair.
Typical Schedule: (25 minute Zazen periods, with 5-10 minutes walking meditation)
1:00 doors open, set up zendo
1:30-3:00 Zazen Kinhin and Opening Chants
3:00-3:15 Tea rest break
3:15-4:45 Zazen, Dharma talk, Dokusan
4:45-5:00 Tea rest break
5:00-6:00 Zazen Chant and Kinhin
6:00-6:30 Way of Council and Closing Zazenkai
If you are staying for Evening Zazen 7:00-8:30, bring a bag dinner. There are tables and benches for eating.
If you have any questions prior to registering, please reach out to registration@joyfulmindzendo.org. rg.
Zazenkai Day of Zen
ZAZENKAI ~~ Day of Zen
1:30-6:30 pm Sundays Monthly
Registration Form
Zazenkai means a “day of Zen” practice. This deepening extended period of practice includes rounds of Zazen, Kinhin, Tea break, Dharma talk from the teacher, and dokusan (private conversation about practice). Zazenkai are suitable for those who can sustain several periods of 25-minute meditation.
You may bring a bag dinner and stay through the evening Zazen until 8:30 pm
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, non-distracting. Bring a snack to share. Tea and coffee is provided. Enter Zendo at the back door/lower level. Look for signs. Shoes removed in the Zendo, so bring slippers or socks if you wish for walking meditation.
There is no charge to attend, but donations are appreciated to support our costs. Teachings are offered freely and teacher donations (dana practice) also appreciated. Donations page (Pay Pal, Venmo, Credit card, 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, or sit in a chair.
Typical Schedule: (25 minute Zazen periods, with 5-10 minutes walking meditation)
1:00 doors open, set up zendo
1:30-3:00 Zazen Kinhin and Opening Chants
3:00-3:15 Tea rest break
3:15-4:45 Zazen, Dharma talk, Dokusan
4:45-5:00 Tea rest break
5:00-6:00 Zazen Chant and Kinhin
6:00-6:30 Way of Council and Closing Zazenkai
If you are staying for Evening Zazen 7:00-8:30, bring a bag dinner. There are tables and benches for eating.
If you have any questions prior to registering, please reach out to registration@joyfulmindzendo.org. rg.
Zazenkai Day of Zen
ZAZENKAI ~~ Day of Zen
1:30-6:30 pm Sundays Monthly
Registration Form
Zazenkai means a “day of Zen” practice. This deepening extended period of practice includes rounds of Zazen, Kinhin, Tea break, Dharma talk from the teacher, and dokusan (private conversation about practice). Zazenkai are suitable for those who can sustain several periods of 25-minute meditation.
You may bring a bag dinner and stay through the evening Zazen until 8:30 pm
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, non-distracting. Bring a snack to share. Tea and coffee is provided. Enter Zendo at the back door/lower level. Look for signs. Shoes removed in the Zendo, so bring slippers or socks if you wish for walking meditation.
There is no charge to attend, but donations are appreciated to support our costs. Teachings are offered freely and teacher donations (dana practice) also appreciated. Donations page (Pay Pal, Venmo, Credit card, 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, or sit in a chair.
Typical Schedule: (25 minute Zazen periods, with 5-10 minutes walking meditation)
1:00 doors open, set up zendo
1:30-3:00 Zazen Kinhin and Opening Chants
3:00-3:15 Tea rest break
3:15-4:45 Zazen, Dharma talk, Dokusan
4:45-5:00 Tea rest break
5:00-6:00 Zazen Chant and Kinhin
6:00-6:30 Way of Council and Closing Zazenkai
If you are staying for Evening Zazen 7:00-8:30, bring a bag dinner. There are tables and benches for eating.
If you have any questions prior to registering, please reach out to registration@joyfulmindzendo.org. rg.
Zazenkai Day of Zen
ZAZENKAI ~~ Day of Zen
1:30-6:30 pm Sundays Monthly
Registration Form
Zazenkai means a “day of Zen” practice. This deepening extended period of practice includes rounds of Zazen, Kinhin, Tea break, Dharma talk from the teacher, and dokusan (private conversation about practice). Zazenkai are suitable for those who can sustain several periods of 25-minute meditation.
You may bring a bag dinner and stay through the evening Zazen until 8:30 pm
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, non-distracting. Bring a snack to share. Tea and coffee is provided. Enter Zendo at the back door/lower level. Look for signs. Shoes removed in the Zendo, so bring slippers or socks if you wish for walking meditation.
There is no charge to attend, but donations are appreciated to support our costs. Teachings are offered freely and teacher donations (dana practice) also appreciated. Donations page (Pay Pal, Venmo, Credit card, 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, or sit in a chair.
Typical Schedule: (25 minute Zazen periods, with 5-10 minutes walking meditation)
1:00 doors open, set up zendo
1:30-3:00 Zazen Kinhin and Opening Chants
3:00-3:15 Tea rest break
3:15-4:45 Zazen, Dharma talk, Dokusan
4:45-5:00 Tea rest break
5:00-6:00 Zazen Chant and Kinhin
6:00-6:30 Way of Council and Closing Zazenkai
If you are staying for Evening Zazen 7:00-8:30, bring a bag dinner. There are tables and benches for eating.
If you have any questions prior to registering, please reach out to registration@joyfulmindzendo.org. rg.
Zazenkai Day of Zen
ZAZENKAI ~~ Day of Zen
1:30-6:30 pm Sundays Monthly
Registration Form
Zazenkai means a “day of Zen” practice. This deepening extended period of practice includes rounds of Zazen, Kinhin, Tea break, Dharma talk from the teacher, and dokusan (private conversation about practice). Zazenkai are suitable for those who can sustain several periods of 25-minute meditation.
You may bring a bag dinner and stay through the evening Zazen until 8:30 pm
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, non-distracting. Bring a snack to share. Tea and coffee is provided. Enter Zendo at the back door/lower level. Look for signs. Shoes removed in the Zendo, so bring slippers or socks if you wish for walking meditation.
There is no charge to attend, but donations are appreciated to support our costs. Teachings are offered freely and teacher donations (dana practice) also appreciated. Donations page (Pay Pal, Venmo, Credit card, 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, or sit in a chair.
Typical Schedule: (25 minute Zazen periods, with 5-10 minutes walking meditation)
1:00 doors open, set up zendo
1:30-3:00 Zazen Kinhin and Opening Chants
3:00-3:15 Tea rest break
3:15-4:45 Zazen, Dharma talk, Dokusan
4:45-5:00 Tea rest break
5:00-6:00 Zazen Chant and Kinhin
6:00-6:30 Way of Council and Closing Zazenkai
If you are staying for Evening Zazen 7:00-8:30, bring a bag dinner. There are tables and benches for eating.
If you have any questions prior to registering, please reach out to registration@joyfulmindzendo.org. rg.
Zazenkai Day of Zen
ZAZENKAI ~~ Day of Zen
1:30-6:30 pm Sundays Monthly
Registration Form
Zazenkai means a “day of Zen” practice. This deepening extended period of practice includes rounds of Zazen, Kinhin, Tea break, Dharma talk from the teacher, and dokusan (private conversation about practice). Zazenkai are suitable for those who can sustain several periods of 25-minute meditation.
You may bring a bag dinner and stay through the evening Zazen until 8:30 pm
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, non-distracting. Bring a snack to share. Tea and coffee is provided. Enter Zendo at the back door/lower level. Look for signs. Shoes removed in the Zendo, so bring slippers or socks if you wish for walking meditation.
There is no charge to attend, but donations are appreciated to support our costs. Teachings are offered freely and teacher donations (dana practice) also appreciated. Donations page (Pay Pal, Venmo, Credit card, 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, or sit in a chair.
Typical Schedule: (25 minute Zazen periods, with 5-10 minutes walking meditation)
1:00 doors open, set up zendo
1:30-3:00 Zazen Kinhin and Opening Chants
3:00-3:15 Tea rest break
3:15-4:45 Zazen, Dharma talk, Dokusan
4:45-5:00 Tea rest break
5:00-6:00 Zazen Chant and Kinhin
6:00-6:30 Way of Council and Closing Zazenkai
If you are staying for Evening Zazen 7:00-8:30, bring a bag dinner. There are tables and benches for eating.
If you have any questions prior to registering, please reach out to registration@joyfulmindzendo.org. rg.
Zazenkai Day of Zen
ZAZENKAI ~~ Day of Zen
1:30-6:30 pm Sundays Monthly
Registration Form
Zazenkai means a “day of Zen” practice. This deepening extended period of practice includes rounds of Zazen, Kinhin, Tea break, Dharma talk from the teacher, and dokusan (private conversation about practice). Zazenkai are suitable for those who can sustain several periods of 25-minute meditation.
You may bring a bag dinner and stay through the evening Zazen until 8:30 pm
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, non-distracting. Bring a snack to share. Tea and coffee is provided. Enter Zendo at the back door/lower level. Look for signs. Shoes removed in the Zendo, so bring slippers or socks if you wish for walking meditation.
There is no charge to attend, but donations are appreciated to support our costs. Teachings are offered freely and teacher donations (dana practice) also appreciated. Donations page (Pay Pal, Venmo, Credit card, 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, or sit in a chair.
Typical Schedule: (25 minute Zazen periods, with 5-10 minutes walking meditation)
1:00 doors open, set up zendo
1:30-3:00 Zazen Kinhin and Opening Chants
3:00-3:15 Tea rest break
3:15-4:45 Zazen, Dharma talk, Dokusan
4:45-5:00 Tea rest break
5:00-6:00 Zazen Chant and Kinhin
6:00-6:30 Way of Council and Closing Zazenkai
If you are staying for Evening Zazen 7:00-8:30, bring a bag dinner. There are tables and benches for eating.
If you have any questions prior to registering, please reach out to registration@joyfulmindzendo.org. rg.
Zazenkai Day of Zen
ZAZENKAI ~~ Day of Zen
1:30-6:30 pm Sundays Monthly
Registration Form
Zazenkai means a “day of Zen” practice. This deepening extended period of practice includes rounds of Zazen, Kinhin, Tea break, Dharma talk from the teacher, and dokusan (private conversation about practice). Zazenkai are suitable for those who can sustain several periods of 25-minute meditation.
You may bring a bag dinner and stay through the evening Zazen until 8:30 pm
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, non-distracting. Bring a snack to share. Tea and coffee is provided. Enter Zendo at the back door/lower level. Look for signs. Shoes removed in the Zendo, so bring slippers or socks if you wish for walking meditation.
There is no charge to attend, but donations are appreciated to support our costs. Teachings are offered freely and teacher donations (dana practice) also appreciated. Donations page (Pay Pal, Venmo, Credit card, 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, or sit in a chair.
Typical Schedule: (25 minute Zazen periods, with 5-10 minutes walking meditation)
1:00 doors open, set up zendo
1:30-3:00 Zazen Kinhin and Opening Chants
3:00-3:15 Tea rest break
3:15-4:45 Zazen, Dharma talk, Dokusan
4:45-5:00 Tea rest break
5:00-6:00 Zazen Chant and Kinhin
6:00-6:30 Way of Council and Closing Zazenkai
If you are staying for Evening Zazen 7:00-8:30, bring a bag dinner. There are tables and benches for eating.
If you have any questions prior to registering, please reach out to registration@joyfulmindzendo.org. rg.
Zazenkai Day of Zen
ZAZENKAI ~~ Day of Zen
1:30-6:30 pm Sundays Monthly
Registration Form
Zazenkai means a “day of Zen” practice. This deepening extended period of practice includes rounds of Zazen, Kinhin, Tea break, Dharma talk from the teacher, and dokusan (private conversation about practice). Zazenkai are suitable for those who can sustain several periods of 25-minute meditation.
You may bring a bag dinner and stay through the evening Zazen until 8:30 pm
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, non-distracting. Bring a snack to share. Tea and coffee is provided. Enter Zendo at the back door/lower level. Look for signs. Shoes removed in the Zendo, so bring slippers or socks if you wish for walking meditation.
There is no charge to attend, but donations are appreciated to support our costs. Teachings are offered freely and teacher donations (dana practice) also appreciated. Donations page (Pay Pal, Venmo, Credit card, 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, or sit in a chair.
Typical Schedule: (25 minute Zazen periods, with 5-10 minutes walking meditation)
1:00 doors open, set up zendo
1:30-3:00 Zazen Kinhin and Opening Chants
3:00-3:15 Tea rest break
3:15-4:45 Zazen, Dharma talk, Dokusan
4:45-5:00 Tea rest break
5:00-6:00 Zazen Chant and Kinhin
6:00-6:30 Way of Council and Closing Zazenkai
If you are staying for Evening Zazen 7:00-8:30, bring a bag dinner. There are tables and benches for eating.
If you have any questions prior to registering, please reach out to registration@joyfulmindzendo.org. rg.
Thursday Zen Practice
Join us for two meditation periods (Zazen is 25-minutes), walking meditation. Come for one or both sits. Some weeks may offer teacher interview and talk. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair.
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 Mindfulness Meditation Circle
Join us for a simple meditation in chairs, suitable for beginners. Following brief reading or 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. If you are late, please wait on the bench until 4:45 until someone opens the door.
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.
Movie Night
Joyful Mind Zendo is hosting a Film Night The Diving Bell and the Butterfuly
Come at 6:00 PM to the basement Zendo (back door) to help set up. Bring pizza, popcorn, dips, or beverages to share. The screening will begin promptly at 6:30 PM. The films running time is 2 hours and will be followed by a short break and discussion. For information, contact Bill Berner at (914) 478-2896.
Stick around after the screening for a discussion of how the film speaks to you.
Thursday Zen Practice
Join us for two meditation periods (Zazen is 25-minutes), walking meditation. Come for one or both sits. Some weeks may offer teacher interview and talk. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair.
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 Mindfulness Meditation Circle
Join us for a simple meditation in chairs, suitable for beginners. Following brief reading or 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. If you are late, please wait on the bench until 4:45 until someone opens the door.
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 ~~ Day of Zen
1:30-6:30 pm Sundays Monthly
Registration Form
Zazenkai means a “day of Zen” practice. This deepening extended period of practice includes rounds of Zazen, Kinhin, Tea break, Dharma talk from the teacher, and dokusan (private conversation about practice). Zazenkai are suitable for those who can sustain several periods of 25-minute meditation.
You may bring a bag dinner and stay through the evening Zazen until 8:30 pm
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, non-distracting. Bring a snack to share. Tea and coffee is provided. Enter Zendo at the back door/lower level. Look for signs. Shoes removed in the Zendo, so bring slippers or socks if you wish for walking meditation.
There is no charge to attend, but donations are appreciated to support our costs. Teachings are offered freely and teacher donations (dana practice) also appreciated. Donations page (Pay Pal, Venmo, Credit card, 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, or sit in a chair.
Typical Schedule: (25 minute Zazen periods, with 5-10 minutes walking meditation)
1:00 doors open, set up zendo
1:30-3:00 Zazen Kinhin and Opening Chants
3:00-3:15 Tea rest break
3:15-4:45 Zazen, Dharma talk, Dokusan
4:45-5:00 Tea rest break
5:00-6:00 Zazen Chant and Kinhin
6:00-6:30 Way of Council and Closing Zazenkai
If you are staying for Evening Zazen 7:00-8:30, bring a bag dinner. There are tables and benches for eating.
If you have any questions prior to registering, please reach out to registration@joyfulmindzendo.org.
Thursday Zen Practice
Join us for two meditation periods (Zazen is 25-minutes), walking meditation. Come for one or both sits. Some weeks may offer teacher interview and talk. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair.
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 Mindfulness Meditation Circle
Join us for a simple meditation in chairs, suitable for beginners. Following brief reading or 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. If you are late, please wait on the bench until 4:45 until someone opens the door.
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.
Thursday Zen Practice
Join us for two meditation periods (Zazen is 25-minutes), walking meditation. Come for one or both sits. Some weeks may offer teacher interview and talk. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair.
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 Mindfulness Meditation Circle
Join us for a simple meditation in chairs, suitable for beginners. Following brief reading or 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. If you are late, please wait on the bench until 4:45 until someone opens the door.
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.
Newcomers and Friends Meeting
Have you attended Joyful Mind Zendo in the past six months as a newcomer or expressed interest in the Community? We are holding a monthly informal Newcomers meeting, on July 19 before Zazen from 6:20-6:50. We will meet in the side room off the hallway. This is a chance to get to know the teachers and meet others in the Community for practice-related questions.
Please join us for this open conversation where a wide range of practice topics is addressed. No reservation needed. Please stay for Zen practice after.
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.
Thursday Zen Practice
Join us for two meditation periods (Zazen is 25-minutes), walking meditation. Come for one or both sits. Some weeks may offer teacher interview and talk. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair.
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 Mindfulness Meditation Circle
Join us for a simple meditation in chairs, suitable for beginners. Following brief reading or 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. If you are late, please wait on the bench until 4:45 until someone opens the door.
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.
Thursday Zen Practice
Join us for two meditation periods (Zazen is 25-minutes), walking meditation. Come for one or both sits. Some weeks may offer teacher interview and talk. All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair.
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 Meditation Circle
Join us for a simple meditation in chairs, suitable for beginners. Following brief reading or 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. If you are late, please wait on the bench until 4:45 until someone opens the door.
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, encouragement 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 in the Mountains
ZAZENKAI ~~ “A Day of Zen” in the Mountains
Registration closes July 17
We are offering Zazenkai at Rolling Ridge Retreat Center in West Virginia, around 90 minutes drive from Rockville. Carpools available. 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.
Fee: $35, tea, coffee and snacks provided. Bring a bag lunch.
If you wish to stay for breakfast 8 am or dinner 6 pm, bring a potluck item to share. It is customary to offer Dana (monetary gift) to your teacher for their service during a retreat. Offering Dana is an act of gratitude that deepens the heart and affirms sincerity in our practice and gratefulness for the longstanding tradition.
SCHEDULE: Arrive by 8:30 a.m.
9-10:30 Zazen and Kinhin
10:30-10:50 Tea Break
10:50 -Noon Zazen and Dharma Talk
Noon-1:30 pm lunch and free time in silence
1:30-2:30 Zazen and Dokusan
2:30-3:00 Tea break or Stretch
3:00-4:30 Zazen
4:30 -5:00 Closing Circle
Join the Joyful Mind Zen Community
Cushions and chairs provided, but you may bring your own bench or cushion.
If you have any questions prior to registering, please reach out to registration@joyfulmindzendo.org.
Zen Mountain Retreat
Zen Summer Mountain Retreat with Joyful Mind Zen Community
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Zazenkai practice is Saturday July 25, 2026 from 9 am to 5 pm at the Rolling Ridge Retreat Center in West Virginia-please register by July 17.
Full weekend Retreat is from Noon Friday July 24-Noon Sunday July 26.
Zazenkai in the Mountains, Saturday July 25 from 9am-5 pm in West Virginia, a 90-minute drive from Rockville. It is also a weekend retreat with Sangha friends if you wish to come Friday early or stay later and leave Sunday at noon. Friday, Saturday night and Sunday are for conversation and relaxing, free time, hiking, quiet or communal time. Full time (2 nights) retreatants get priority with rooms.
This will be held at Rolling Ridge Retreat Center on 400 acres of woods, trails, and streams near the Shenandoah River and Appalachian trail. Ninety-minute drive from Rockville. A beautiful quiet and private retreat house with trails, streams, ponds and hiking. Near the retreat house you can walk to the China Folk house (authentic house and garden brought to the US piece by piece as a cultural exchange). Carpools available.
Options to stay overnight Friday or Saturday. Rooms are NOW FULL, but there is space for sleeping bags in living room or meditation hut. Bring your own sheets, towels, or sleeping bags. Potluck sign-up list will be provided for registrants. Retreat center has A/C. Four shared bathrooms. No wifi, some limited cell service. Campfire option. Bathrooms available for campers.
OPTIONS AND FEES:
A) Zazenkai One day Commuter: $35 and bring a bag lunch. Please arrive by 8:30 am. Allow extra time for travel since the roads leading to the Retreat House are gravel. If you arrive at 8 am you can share coffee, tea.
B) Full Retreat includes Zazenkai: $80 and bring a shared potluck item on sign-up sheet. You will be assigned a private or shared room, or may camp out front or bring a sleeping bag for the living room or meditation hut (space availability and preferences at registration) Full weekend participants are first priority for getting a room, first come first served. We cannot guarantee a private room until we get the full registration list. Some rooms have bunk beds. Please state your preferences and needs below when you register. Rooms will be assigned after registration closes July 10. Refunds will be available.
C) Zazenkai plus 1 night: $60 and bring a shared potluck item on sign-up sheet. Choose Friday OR Saturday night. If you need lodging for one-night, it will be space available and can include a room or living room space for a sleeping bag, or the meditation hut floor. Rooms will be assigned after registration closes July 10. Refunds will be available.
Payments: Deposits of $60 will hold your space for lodging. Commuters pay $35. Payments in full will be due by July 10th. If you need to cancel lodging, full refunds available. It is customary to offer Dana (monetary gift) to your teacher for their service during Sesshin. Offering Dana is an act of gratitude that deepens the heart and affirms sincerity in our practice and gratefulness for the longstanding tradition.
For more information and Registration contact Sarah Kyoshin Farmer at 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, encouragement 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.