Guiding Teacher

Joyful Mind Zendo

Martine Taikai Palmiter, Sensei

Authorized to teach and transmit the Dharma in the direct lineage of the White Plum Asanga , Taikai Sensei received full transmission (Denbo) by Sensei Bob Jingen Ertman in 2019. Her dharma name “Taikai” means peaceful ocean. Taikai Sensei started her study of Zen with Sensei Rose Mary Myoan Dougherty in 2002, and continued with Roshi Robert Kennedy after Rose Mary’s passing in 2019.

She offers students Jukai: Receiving the Bodhisattva Precepts for those who wish to commit to this path of healing and wholeness.

Martine Taikai Sensei has trust that Zen meditation (Zazen) and daily living of of the compassionate and wise Bodhisattva path, can awaken the world to love and wholeness. She teaches all forms of contemplative body/mind/breath practice —sitting and walking together—to help relieve suffering and help human beings grow to their full potential.

You may reach her at senseimartine@joyfulmindzendo.org