Zen Meditation and Practice: Sunday evenings in Rockville

Weekly Sunday evening Zen meditation with teacher talk on practice. First bell rings at 7 pm so please be in your seat by that time. Our meditation is silent for 25-minutes, with walking mediation and dharma talks in between. Meet with a teacher for instruction; let us know what you need. We welcome newcomers.

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.

ARRIVAL: In Zen we sit in noble silence with walking meditation, dharma talks, and community practice. All are welcome! We meet at the lower level, back entrance of the church. Park in the back parking lot or walk through the gardens from the front of the church--Look for a green welcome sign.

Arrive early (doors open at 6:45 pm at the back of the church) to find a cushion or chair. Bell rings at 7 pm for the first period of meditation. If you are late or arrive after 7 pm, wait in the hallway for the second bell at 7:25 and then enter the Zendo.

• 7:00 Zazen and opening verse with25-minutes silent (seated meditation)
• 7:25 Walking meditation
• 7:30 Talk by Teacher and followed by silent meditation; opportunity to have one-on-one with teacher
• 7:55 Walking meditation
• 8:00-8:20 Closing verses and community sharing and discussion and tea
• 8:20-8:30 Clean Zendo and depart

All are welcome. No experience necessary. Let us know if you have questions.