Inclusivity and Non-Discrimination

Joyful Mind Zen Community strives to foster an environment of purposeful inclusion of all people. We are LGBTQ friendly as are all our locations.

Recognizing that human suffering and separateness is often caused by systems of discrimination and human prejudice, we strive to be a community that truly welcomes all people and empowers all people to truly live their life in harmony and peace.

At Joyful Mind Zendo we aspire to create an inclusive environment for everyone. We are committed to restoring wholeness to the Sangha by empowering those whose embodiment of the dharma has historically been suppressed, marginalized, or devalued. We celebrate diverse spiritual expressions and acknowledge the inseparability of individual and collective liberation. We affirm and respect our differences and encourage open communication so that ethical concerns or conflicts that arise are fully heard and addressed appropriately.