Zen meditation Tuesday afternoons for all people

Soto Zen tradition. Two periods of 25-minutes of silent Zen meditation with walking meditation, community talk. Interfaith Zen is for all people~ silent meditation allows us to open our hearts and minds. You may attend for all or part of the meditation period.

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. First bell rings at 4:45 You may sit on a chair or cushion. All are welcome. Instruction is provided upon request. Our meditation include two periods of 25-minutes, with walking mediation and dharma talks in between. The last sitting period is 10 minutes and traditional Zen chants.

Schedule:
4:45 pm --25 minutes Zazen (silent meditation)
5 minutes walking meditation
5:15pm--25 minutes Zazen (includes encouraging talk by teacher)
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.
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 door welcome sign.