Mintwood Zendo is a meditation group that provides an opportunity for the GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered) community and their friends to strengthen their spirituality. Our community (Sangha) consists of Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike who practice Zazen, the form of our sitting meditation, which originated in the Zen Buddhist tradition. We come together on Wednesday evenings to develop, strenthen and support one another in our practice through silent meditation.

The Zendo was founded in 1984 by Andrew Hudson to support the meditation practice of the GLBT community and their friends. We meet regularly to practice and for the opening of compassion that comes from Zazen. Through silent meditation, we practice to cultivate awareness and cut through our delusions, awakening to the reality of the here and now.

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  • December 28, 2011 at 6:30 PM, 2 Members attended

    Mintwood Zendo Weekly Meditation
    Join us for a weekly meditation at the Friends Meeting House located at 2111 Florida Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20008. For more information about the group or... Learn more

  • June 22, 2011 at 6:30 PM, 2 Members attended

    Mintwood Zendo Weekly Meditation

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    Join us for a weekly meditation at the Friends Meeting House located at 2111 Florida Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20008. For more information about the group or... Learn more

  • June 15, 2011 at 6:30 PM, 2 Members attended

    Mintwood Zendo Weekly Meditation
    Join us for a weekly meditation at the Friends Meeting House located at 2111 Florida Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20008. For more information about the group or... Learn more

  • June 1, 2011 at 6:30 PM, 2 Members attended

    Mintwood Zendo Weekly Meditation
    Join us for a weekly meditation at the Friends Meeting House located at 2111 Florida Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20008. For more information about the group or... Learn more

  • May 18, 2011 at 6:30 PM, 2 Members attended

    Mintwood Zendo Weekly Meditation
    Join us for a weekly meditation at the Friends Meeting House located at 2111 Florida Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20008. For more information about the group or... Learn more
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  • New Member
    Joe Thomas Joe Thomas joined
    February 19 at 2:46 AM
    Joe Thomas
    "Hi, My name is Joey I have been looking for a gay Buddhist group. A friend recommended this group to me."
  • New Member
    Steve Butcher Steve Butcher joined
    January 23 at 5:08 PM
    Steve Butcher
    "I'm a long time Buddhist practitioner. I started with Tibetan and ended up in Soto Zen."
  • New Member
    F. L. F. L. joined
    January 9 at 4:08 PM
    F. L.
    "I am quite interested in this group"
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    donna ponzette donna ponzette joined
    January 8 at 4:33 PM
    donna ponzette
    "single mom, student lives in Fredericksburg, va. Loves to meet new people & seeks inner peace"
  • New Member
    Arash Arash joined
    December 28, 2011 at 10:38 PM
    Arash
    "Hi Have been meditating for a while, but not often. Would like to learn some new techniques and meet new people."
  • New RSVP
    claudina Cufre claudina Cufre RSVPed Yes for Mintwood Zendo Weekly Meditation
    December 27, 2011 at 7:52 PM
    claudina Cufre
    Dec '11 28
    Mintwood Zendo Weekly Meditation
    Wednesday 6:30 PM
  • New Member
    claudina Cufre claudina Cufre joined
    December 26, 2011 at 6:46 PM
    claudina Cufre
    "Fairly new to d.c and looking for a nice place to do yoga, meditate or anything that is related to find peace of mind. Thank you claudine."
  • New Member
    steve steve joined
    December 22, 2011 at 7:52 PM
    steve
    "Hello! Looking for a gay sangha!"
  • New Member
    Elizabeth Elizabeth joined
    December 17, 2011 at 10:18 AM
    Elizabeth
    "Interested in learning more. Thinking about converting to buddhism and thought meeting like-minded people would be a great place to start."
  • New Member
    Tom Tom joined
    November 29, 2011 at 5:28 PM
    Tom
    "Hi. I'm new to the area and pretty new to meditation, but I'd love to come and learn more!"
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Washington, DC 20009
Founded Aug 3, 2010
20100803
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