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Join us for Zen meditation!
Who we are: Typically six to fourteen Zen practitioners at all levels meet every Sunday and Tuesday. All are welcome, no experience necessary, free to all.
Practice: We sit three rounds of seated meditation with walking meditation and dharma talks in between. We end with tea, snacks and conversation.
Location: Our Zendo is located in the back of the Rockville United Church at 355 Linthicum St, Rockville MD. Look for our signs outside down on the sloping side of the parking lot. We're on the lower level, back door of the church.
Parking: There's plenty of free parking on site.
Metro accessible: We are a mile walk or bus ride from the Twinbrook metro (Red line).
Seating: We provide ample chairs and cushions. You are welcome to bring your own.
Instruction: Instruction is offered on request. If you need information or instruction, please come 15-20 minutes early. If you have questions, please ask us.
What if I can't join for all sits or I'm late?: You may join for one meditation period or more. If you arrive late, please join during one of the two walking meditation periods. Someone will greet you.
Our Teacher: Sensei Taikai, our guiding teacher is authorized to teach Zen meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative practice with 20 years experience.
Schedule: Our Zen practice schedule is here.
Joyful Mind Zen Community supports the practice of Zen meditation and mindfulness and welcomes all who want to practice a simple silent meditation.
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Tuesday Zen Meditation Afternoons
Rockville United Church, 355 Linthicum Street, Rockville, MD, USWe are a small group of four to ten Zen practitioners meeting every Tuesday afternoon for Zen meditation. We welcome newcomers. Enter the Zendo at the back of the church, lower level doors, and look for a sign.
We start meditation at 4:45 (or if you arrive late, wait in the hallway until the bell rings at 5:10) and join in. We offer two periods of 25-minutes of silent Zen meditation with walking meditation, dharma talk, ending with 15 minutes meditation and often tea and conversation.
We sometimes have a 6 pm soup dinner following meditation. You may attend for all or part of the meditation period. If you come late, join at the 5:15 meditation period and wait in the hallway chair. We sit until 6 pm.
Weekly Tuesday afternoon Zen meditation. Come a little early to find your seat. Doors open at 4:30 pm Park in the back of the church or walk from the front parking lot and look for a sign on the door. Someone will welcome you. First bell rings at 4:45 You may sit on a chair or cushion. All are welcome. Instruction is provided upon request.
Schedule:
4:45 pm --25 minutes Zazen (silent meditation)
5 minutes walking meditation
5:15pm--25 minutes Zazen and Dharma talk
5 minutes walking meditation
5:45pm--15 minutes of chanting/closing verses
6 pm--Depart/clean Zendo
Joyful Mind Zen Community offers Zen practice, teaching, sitting and walking meditation on Sundays, Monday and Tuesday in our Rockville Zendo. All are welcome, no experience necessary, free to all.1 attendee
Zen Meditation Sunday Evenings in Rockville
Rockville United Church, 355 Linthicum Street, Rockville, MD, USPlease join us.
We have 6-12 Zen practitioners every Sunday evening for Zen meditation. Our teachers and sometimes a senior student will offer an encouraging community talk or practice- instruction in Zen practice.
First bell rings at 7 pm so come 15 minutes early. Please be in your seat by that time. Our meditation is silent for 25-minutes, with 5 minutes walking mediation and dharma talks in between. On first Sundays, we have a meet and greet with tea, discussion, and snacks. Meet with a teacher for instruction; let us know if you are new to meditation or to Zen practice. We welcome newcomers. We end our time together with tea and conversation. Join us!
Joyful Mind Zen Community offers Zen practice, teaching, sitting and walking meditation on Sundays, Monday and Tuesday in our Rockville Zendo. All are welcome, no experience necessary, free to all. Our guiding teacher is authorized in the Soto Zen lineage and has practiced Zen for 25 years.
All are welcome. No experience necessary. Let us know if you have questions.1 attendeeTuesday Zen Meditation Afternoons
Rockville United Church, 355 Linthicum Street, Rockville, MD, USWe are a small group of four to ten Zen practitioners meeting every Tuesday afternoon for Zen meditation. We welcome newcomers. Enter the Zendo at the back of the church, lower level doors, and look for a sign.
We start meditation at 4:45 (or if you arrive late, wait in the hallway until the bell rings at 5:10) and join in. We offer two periods of 25-minutes of silent Zen meditation with walking meditation, dharma talk, ending with 15 minutes meditation and often tea and conversation.
We sometimes have a 6 pm soup dinner following meditation. You may attend for all or part of the meditation period. If you come late, join at the 5:15 meditation period and wait in the hallway chair. We sit until 6 pm.
Weekly Tuesday afternoon Zen meditation. Come a little early to find your seat. Doors open at 4:30 pm Park in the back of the church or walk from the front parking lot and look for a sign on the door. Someone will welcome you. First bell rings at 4:45 You may sit on a chair or cushion. All are welcome. Instruction is provided upon request.
Schedule:
4:45 pm --25 minutes Zazen (silent meditation)
5 minutes walking meditation
5:15pm--25 minutes Zazen and Dharma talk
5 minutes walking meditation
5:45pm--15 minutes of chanting/closing verses
6 pm--Depart/clean Zendo
Joyful Mind Zen Community offers Zen practice, teaching, sitting and walking meditation on Sundays, Monday and Tuesday in our Rockville Zendo. All are welcome, no experience necessary, free to all.1 attendeeZen Meditation Sunday Evenings in Rockville
Rockville United Church, 355 Linthicum Street, Rockville, MD, USPlease join us.
We have 6-12 Zen practitioners every Sunday evening for Zen meditation. Our teachers and sometimes a senior student will offer an encouraging community talk or practice- instruction in Zen practice.
First bell rings at 7 pm so come 15 minutes early. Please be in your seat by that time. Our meditation is silent for 25-minutes, with 5 minutes walking mediation and dharma talks in between. On first Sundays, we have a meet and greet with tea, discussion, and snacks. Meet with a teacher for instruction; let us know if you are new to meditation or to Zen practice. We welcome newcomers. We end our time together with tea and conversation. Join us!
Joyful Mind Zen Community offers Zen practice, teaching, sitting and walking meditation on Sundays, Monday and Tuesday in our Rockville Zendo. All are welcome, no experience necessary, free to all. Our guiding teacher is authorized in the Soto Zen lineage and has practiced Zen for 25 years.
All are welcome. No experience necessary. Let us know if you have questions.1 attendee
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