ZEN PRACTICE SCHEDULE

• Sunday Nights Zen weekly: 7:00-8:30 pm

• Thursday Nights Zen weekly 7:00-8:00 pm

• Sunday Monthly Zazenkai 1:30-6:30 pm

JOYFUL MIND ZEN COMMUNITY MEETS FOR ZEN PRACTICE AT ROCKVILLE UNITED CHURCH, 355 Linthicum Drive in Rockville/Twinbrook, MD. Our Zendo is on the lower level with an entrance at the back door. Look for outdoor signs and a welcome sign on the back door. [Monday Mindfulness Circle meets upstairs in the Sanctuary]

Our Zendo is located 1-mile from the Twinbrook Metro. There is ample parking in the front of the church and some parking in the back of the church. Doors open half hour early. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your seat since the bells ring on time to start meditation. If you are late, please sit in waiting chairs until the next bell rings and someone will greet you.

Our meditation periods are 25 minutes Zazen, followed by 5 minutes of Kinhin (walking meditation). Our forms and protocols follow an ancient tradition. We offer bows and incense in gratitude for our practice. We offer chants to open our hearts and minds in harmony. We remove our shoes in respect for our practice and each other. We pay attention! This is Zen Practice.

If you need instruction on Zen practice or meditation, let us know when you arrive. It is best to wear comfortable clothes.

Welcome! Please enjoy the peace of practice.