What we’re about
Joyful Mind Zen Community supports the practice of Zen meditation and mindfulness and welcomes all who want to practice a simple silent meditation. Our meditation periods are 25-minutes, interspersed with 5 minutes of walking meditation, a teacher talk, tea or community sharing. We sit at the Rockville United Church. You may sit on a chair or a cushion. If you have questions, please ask us.
Our teacher is authorized to teach Zen meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative practice with 20 years experience. Our community is joyful, welcoming, and sincere in practicing the way of wisdom, peace, and compassion in our daily lives. Sitting meditation (za-zen) is a way to bring awareness to the present moment, and being attentive to all things. Walking meditation helps us bring stillness to activity. Instruction is provided.
We meet weekly for sitting meditation and walking meditation on Sunday evenings, Monday and Tuesday afternoons, and for Retreats. No experience necessary. Cushions and chairs provided. All are welcome.
Our schedule is HERE
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Zen Meditation and Practice Period SundaysRockville United Church , Rockville, MD
Weekly Sunday evening Zen meditation and practice periods at the Rockville United Church in Twinbrook/Rockville.
No charge to attend and you may stay for all or part of it.
Joyful Mind Zen Community has more detailed information. The Zen teacher has offered Zen and meditation practice in the Rockville area for over 20 years. Contemplative silence and sitting meditation is a wonderful gift to yourself and others. One-on-one Teacher meetings available.
SCHEDULE:
6:45-6:55 Arrive to find your seat. We meet downstairs. You may park in the back parking lot and we will have a sign on the door. Or someone will greet you at the front door of the church until 6:55 pm. If you arrive late, please sit in the chairs provided in the hallway until the next bell rings. Wear comfortable clothes.
7:00 First bell rings, opening chant, 25-minute silent meditation.
7:25 Walking meditation 5 minutes
7:30 Second 25-minute meditation plus talk by Teacher
7:55 Walking meditation
8:00-8:20 Final meditation and closing verses
8:20-8:30 Community sharing and departAll are welcome. No experience necessary. Silence, healing and wholeness.
If you have never practiced with us before, or need Meditation instruction come early at 6:45. Let us know if you have questions.
- Zen Meditation and Practice Period SundaysRockville United Church , Rockville, MD
Weekly Sunday evening Zen meditation and practice periods at the Rockville United Church in Twinbrook/Rockville.
No charge to attend and you may stay for all or part of it.
Joyful Mind Zen Community has more detailed information. The Zen teacher has offered Zen and meditation practice in the Rockville area for over 20 years. Contemplative silence and sitting meditation is a wonderful gift to yourself and others. One-on-one Teacher meetings available.
SCHEDULE:
6:45-6:55 Arrive to find your seat. We meet downstairs. You may park in the back parking lot and we will have a sign on the door. Or someone will greet you at the front door of the church until 6:55 pm. If you arrive late, please sit in the chairs provided in the hallway until the next bell rings. Wear comfortable clothes.
7:00 First bell rings, opening chant, 25-minute silent meditation.
7:25 Walking meditation 5 minutes
7:30 Second 25-minute meditation plus talk by Teacher
7:55 Walking meditation
8:00-8:20 Final meditation and closing verses
8:20-8:30 Community sharing and departAll are welcome. No experience necessary. Silence, healing and wholeness.
If you have never practiced with us before, or need Meditation instruction come early at 6:45. Let us know if you have questions.
- Zen Meditation Practice AfternoonsRockville United Church , Rockville, MD
Location in Twinbrook at Rockville United Church, 355 Linthicum Street, Rockville, MD For more information, check our website: joyfulmindzendo.org
Zazen or Zen meditation is silence with an emphasis on breathing awareness, posture and mindful attention to walking and sitting. You may sit in a chair or on a cushion. Let us know if you need instruction.
Schedule:
4:30-4:55 First bell announces 25-minute Zazen meditation
4:55 Five minutes Walking meditation
5:00: 25-minutes Zazen meditation, brief Dharma talk
5:25: Walking meditation
5:25- 6pm: Zazen, closing verses, depart and announcementsYou may stay for all or part of the meditation. Leave quietly at 5 pm during walking meditation if needed
- Zen Meditation and Practice Period SundaysRockville United Church , Rockville, MD
Weekly Sunday evening Zen meditation and practice periods at the Rockville United Church in Twinbrook/Rockville.
No charge to attend and you may stay for all or part of it.
Joyful Mind Zen Community has more detailed information. The Zen teacher has offered Zen and meditation practice in the Rockville area for over 20 years. Contemplative silence and sitting meditation is a wonderful gift to yourself and others. One-on-one Teacher meetings available.
SCHEDULE:
6:45-6:55 Arrive to find your seat. We meet downstairs. You may park in the back parking lot and we will have a sign on the door. Or someone will greet you at the front door of the church until 6:55 pm. If you arrive late, please sit in the chairs provided in the hallway until the next bell rings. Wear comfortable clothes.
7:00 First bell rings, opening chant, 25-minute silent meditation.
7:25 Walking meditation 5 minutes
7:30 Second 25-minute meditation plus talk by Teacher
7:55 Walking meditation
8:00-8:20 Final meditation and closing verses
8:20-8:30 Community sharing and departAll are welcome. No experience necessary. Silence, healing and wholeness.
If you have never practiced with us before, or need Meditation instruction come early at 6:45. Let us know if you have questions.
