Inclusivity and Non-Discrimination

Joyful Mind Zen Community strives to foster an environment of purposeful inclusion of all people. We welcome all people and LGBTQ+ persons to practice with us, and welcome people of any or no faith tradition to discover Zen practice within their lives.

Recognizing that human suffering and separateness is often caused by systems of discrimination and human prejudice, we aspire to create an inclusive environment for everyone. We are committed to restoring wholeness to the Sangha by empowering those whose embodiment has historically been suppressed, marginalized, or devalued.

We affirm and respect our differences and encourage open communication so that ethical concerns or conflicts that arise are fully heard and addressed appropriately.  We have a Code of Ethics and grievance and reconciliation policy. All members are reminded bi-annually to follow these guidelines.