Day of the Dead Meditation and Celebration

Weekly Sunday evening Zen meditation. First bell rings at 7 pm so come a little early and please be in your seat by that time. Join Joyful Mind Zen Community for a special Day of the Dead celebration honoring our loved ones and ancestors. Bring a photo or memento to place on the candlelit altar.

Following one 25-minute silent meditation period, all may offer a poem or prayer, or amusing story, or memory for celebration of the life remembered. Bring a friend. Or just remain in silence as a witness --and perhaps we will do walking meditation outside to close. We will close with refreshments and community sharing. If you wish, please bring a snack or beverage to share please RSVP if you are coming.

It is customary for Day of the Dead to offer sweets. We will have hot tea, cups, and plates.

Location: Rockville United Church on the lower level, back entrance
All are welcome. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to find your cushion or chair and speak to others. We start the meditation period of silence at 7 pm.
Park in the back parking lot of the church and find the entrance (look for a sign) or park in front of the church and walk to the back.
For questions email [information@joyfulmindzendo.org](mailto:information@joyfulmindzendo.org)

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.