Joyful Mind
Zen Community
Joyful Mind Zen Community supports the practice of Zen for all people. We offer weekly meditation practice periods in Rockville Maryland, and regular opportunities for residential and non-residential retreats and study. We are friends on the path of joy and compassion.
Zen practice and sitting meditation helps us find a way to live our human lives with integrity, kindness and respect for ourselves and others. We practice not only for ourselves, but for the entire world.
We welcome all who are drawn to a simple meditation practice regardless of experience, religious faith or affiliation. Our meditation practice is non-denominational, and draws on Zen traditions of sitting in silence (Zazen), breathing, and walking meditation.
We welcome newcomers and visitors to practice with us. We meet for Zazen meditation in the Rockville United Church in Twinbrook, MD.
OUR ZEN PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Our teaching and practice periods are free to all. We are a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization and donations are gratefully accepted. Come sit with us!
Our Teachers have experience and training in Soto Zen and are authorized by the White Plum Asanga.