Guiding Teacher

Joyful Mind Zendo

Martine Taikai Palmiter

Authorized to teach the Dharma in the direct lineage of the White Plum Asanga, Martine received full transmission (Denbo) and was made a Sensei in 2019. Her name “Taikai” means peaceful ocean. She started her study of Zen with Zen Teacher Rose Mary Myoan Dougherty starting in 2002, and continued studying with Roshi Robert Kennedy after Rose Mary’s passing in 2019.

She has faith that sitting in silence with trust in our great source of love, and great awareness, can awaken us to compassion and wisdom, and give us the energy to help others who are suffering. She has trust that all spiritual traditions offer this great Love and that this contemplative practice of sitting quietly, in stillness, walking together, can help humanity grow to its fullness.

You may reach her at Martine@joyfulmindzendo.org