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Fintech & Startup Networking - After-Work Chill Out - Weekday Edition
Join us for a simple chat over some hot water for general Business networking - Fintech, Ecommerce, and Startup talk.
You NEED TO add my WeChat ID: cerentine, to confirm your event attendance. If you do not, your RSVP will NOT be accounted for as there is only limited space.
Friday Shanghai Language Talkspace
Meet other local people interested in Language Exchange: share experiences, inspire and encourage each other! Join our Shanghai Language Exchange group.
Do you speak Spanish🇪🇸, French🇫🇷, German🇩🇪, Hebrew, Portuguese🇵🇹, Italian🇮🇹, Russian🇷🇺, Japanese🇯🇵, Korean🇰🇷, Chinese🇨🇳, Arabic🇦🇪 or English🇬🇧🇺🇸?Practice your Spanish, French, German, Hebrew, Portuguese, French, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, and English
All language levels are welcome!
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微信公众号 WeChat Official Account: 说会英语
手机(同微信号)Phone Number (Same for): +8617317121983
WhatsApp/WeChat:17317121983
📆周日Sunday,
🟢English Talkspace🟢
⏰:14:00-16:00
🏠 3/F, No.399 Nanjing West Road, Huangpu District Tomorrow Square, Shanghai:🏠南京西路399号3楼【机遇中心 X-Meta bar】
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/thznK3L37XFo6sTF8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/thznK3L37XFo6sTF8)
📆Wednesday
🟢English&Chinese Talkspace🟢
🎟#小程序://互动吧/SXwE0VoPIcGgHVI
⏰19:00-21:00
📍
📆周五Friday,
🟢Language Exchange🟢
🎟#小程序://互动吧/TOXhHCiaBlNSkgr
⏰Time: 19:00---21:40
🏠上海市静安区新闸路1788号3层
3F,No.1788, Xinzha Road, Shanghai
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/cdqiGUASXAvjFmPN6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/cdqiGUASXAvjFmPN6)
[WhatsApp Group:https://chat.whatsapp.com/BRscBnmLynICxeOQycSvWq](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BRscBnmLynICxeOQycSvWq)
🎫:Early-bird: 40 RMB = 6$ 【set going before 】
normal 50 RMB = 7$
At the Door 60RMB = 8$【At the door buy 】
📆Saturday 【周六】Fudan
🟢Talkspace International Students Language Exchange 复旦同济留学生交流会🟢
⏰:19:00-22:00 【Saturday】
🏠: 复旦科技园副楼一楼
📍No 11, Guotai Road,Yangpu District, Shanghai
WeChat:17317121983
WhatsApp:+8617317121983
https://wa.me/8617317121983
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/bmf1TkzZ45SUR2nX8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/bmf1TkzZ45SUR2nX8)
#公众号:说会英语
#视频号:说会英语
#小程序://互动吧/h1LX5oWSDmgO10v
#小程序://微博/H1VOJN21MjI0Tjx
#公众号:说会英语
#视频号:说会英语
#小红书:说会英语
#微 博:说会英语
#战略合作:复旦科技园 Fudan University Science Park 戏外书店 Obook X-meta 说会联盟
Suzhou Creek and North Bund Walking Tour
Suzhou Creek and North Bund Walking Tour
Come with me for a stroll along my favorite part of Suzhou Creek and North Bund, passing numerous historical sites and culture landmarks while enjoying some natural peace and quiet at the same time. The entire route is about 5 kilometers long and aims to lead participants in reading architecture, appreciating culture, and engaging with history and meet and greet new friends on the tour..
Suzhou Creek, the biggest tributary of the Huangpu, runs through central areas of the city and stretches from the Outer Ring to the Bund.
Suzhou creek waterfront has been revitalized in recent years to provide uninterrupted walking paths, new gardens and ample resting areas.
The riverbanks in Huangpu District, about 3 kilometers from Chengdu Road Bridge to Waibaidu Bridge near the Bund, has become a pedestrian-favored corridor
Let us enjoy the enchanting scenery of the Suzhou Creek not only on foot,
Waibaidu Bridge (Garden bridge)
This is China’s first all-steel bridge and, in Shanghai style, lights up in different colors in the evening. This steel bridge from 1907 is one of a few unequal height truss bridge in China. It played a part in numerous books and movies With its rich history and unique design, it is a symbol of ShanghaiSimply enjoy the walk on the wooden deck of this old bridge
Suzhou Creek holds a special place in the hearts of Shanghai residents. The region's silks and ceramics were carried along the Maritime Silk Road in the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907), and centuries later the area became an early industrial hub of the city.
Since Shanghai was forced to open its port in 1843, the creek has been the backdrop for dramatic landmarks in the city's history. It was the scene of wartime suffering and the birthplace of China's earliest national industries.
North Bund offers innovation, history, stunning skyline views
Shanghai’s riverside areas have already been transformed with greenery and walking paths, shikumen residences are being renovated, and the historic North Bund is becoming the city’s “most beautiful parlor.” Let's have a walk along North Bund, a gem with stunning views of the Lujiazui skyline, plenty of thrilling adventures to get up to, and countless photo-worthy moments waiting for you to capture.
Jingan gymnasium Tuesday social badminton event
what is the best way to spend your weekend ? come to join us for badminton to have fun! please prepare racket by yourself , shuttlecock will be provided , add my WeChat : ellenliu12345 to sign up by our WeChat group . 60 RMB for 2 hours , we play double for fun game , 6 people share one court
Bailian Zhonghuan Shopping Mall
dear all, We will move to Bailian Zhongshan BEFORE jing’an opens. Welcome to join us
Please confirm with me first before you signed up
My WeChat is ellenliu12345
60rmb for 2 hours , 6 people share a court
小伙伴们, 所以我们在静安开放之前将会在百联中环打,欢迎加入我们
Jingan gymnasium Friday social badminton event
what is the best way to spend your weekend ? come to join us for badminton to have fun! please prepare racket by yourself , shuttlecock will be provided , add my WeChat : ellenliu12345 to sign up by our WeChat group . 60 RMB for 2 hours , we play double for fun game , 6 people share one court
Meditation Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
A 900-year-old Latte Chat in Shanghai
Coffee chat? NO. Tea chat? NO. A 900-year-old
latte chat! ☕️
Our first Explorer Session is here 🌿
In the Song Dynasty (around 1100 AD), Chinese people were already whisking tea powder into creamy foam. It was introduced to Japan and developed into Matcha.
But the original? It's been in China this whole
time.
This time, we're not just reading about it. We're
doing it.
🍵 Explorer Session Vol.1 — Song Dynasty Tea
What we'll do:
→ Make tea with your own hands
→ Guided by a Dashi who lives this tradition
→ Drink tea, talk, connect
You might be an Explorer if…
→ You tried TCM or tea before but wanted to go deeper
→ You're curious about Chinese culture beyond the tourist stuff
→ You enjoy conversations where different cultures meet at the same table
📍 Shanghai (venue shared after sign-up)
⏰ April 19
👥 8 Explorers only
💰 RMB150
🗣 EN/CN
Plant -Based & Mindful Eating on April 18
We are delighted to introduce **Dasein Saturday Lunch Gathering**, born from our deep exploration of the sacred bond between food and spiritual practice.
This is a weekly bilingual gathering for mindful connection, hosted in our private kitchen and exclusive lounge. Closed to the general public, each session is limited to just 15 seats to ensure an intimate atmosphere — and every plant-based meal is specially crafted by a **Michelin-starred chef**, blending nourishment with culinary artistry. Our guests are like-minded souls who pursue spiritual growth, inner awakening, and conscious living. Connection • Culture • Wellness • Awakening — these are our core values and shared purpose.
## Why Plant-Based?
More people are moving away from animal products and embracing sustainable living—not as a passing trend, but as an inner awakening. Drawing on holistic wisdom from Dr. John Dingyi Young, Anthony William, Dr. Greger, Dr. Xu Jia, and the profound insights of *Man’s Higher Consciousness*, we journey from physical healing to expanded awareness.
This is far more than “what we eat.” It is about honoring our bodies, respecting the planet, and cherishing the life in every bite. Our lunch gathering is a gateway: through mindful eating, we nourish the body, heal the soul, and awaken to a more conscious way of living.
## Event Details:
**Time**: Saturday\, April 18 \| 12:00–14:00
**Location**: Kingboard Plaza, 269 Tongxie Road, Changning District, Shanghai
**Language**: Bilingual (English & Chinese)
**Fee**: No registration fee; minimum one plant-based set meal (¥158) per person
**Capacity**: Limited to 15 guests
**Register with Wechat:cizaiyingyu**
Crafted by a Michelin-starred chef, this meal may well be the start of your new awakening.
Watercolor Painting on April 18
Step away from the noise of daily life and immerse yourself in a moment of creativity and calm. "Art & Presence" is more than just a watercolor class—it's a mindful creative experience in the heart of Shanghai.
* 🎨 Guided watercolor techniques (no prior experience needed)
* 🌿 A relaxed, welcoming atmosphere
* 🧘 Prompts to help you paint with intention and awareness
* 💬 Friendly conversation and creative community
**What to Bring:**
Just yourself and an open mind.
**Course Details:**
**Time:** Saturdays, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (1.5 hours per session)
**Class Size:** Small class, maximum 8 students
**Language:** English or French (with Chinese teaching assistant)
**Location:** No. 269 Tongxie Road, Kingboard Square, Changning District, Shanghai (Nearest metro station is Line 2, Songhong Road, exit 5)
**Course Fees:**
* Single class: **450 RMB** (all materials included)
* 10-class package: **4,000 RMB** (all materials included)
**To Register:**
Add WeChat: **cizaiyingyu**
**Who Can Join:**
* 🌟 Absolute beginners who want to experience the joy of watercolor for the first time
* 🎨 Experienced painters who wish to deepen their technique and creative skills
* 👥 Adults and teens (ages 12+)
**What You Will Gain:**
* A systematic, professional approach to watercolor
* A deeper understanding of color, composition, and light
* The ability to keep creating and improving over time
* A focused, healing time you give yourself each week
* New friends who share your love for art and life
Come for the painting, stay for the presence. Let's create something beautiful together.
📍 **RSVP to reserve your spot!**
Sunday Scribbles (Free-writing Time)
Get ready creative writers! Inkwell is proud to announce Sunday Scribbles, our latest event for the Shanghai writing community.
Sunday Scribbles is a low stress gathering for your Sunday afternoon creative writing. Join us to work, chat, and write to your heart's content. (Mostly write, though). Add Ryan (WechatID: texaswriter) to figure out where we are meeting this week and to ask any questions. I don't keep Meetup very up to date and everything Inkwell does is organized through wechat groups, so even if the number of attendees is low, there's likely an event still going on. Add Ryan, and you can join the wechat group where everything is happening.
Some Frequently Asked Questions:
What do we do here?: Mostly write and work quietly with some chatting
What to bring?: Something to work on
What we don't do?: Edit things for you, serve as writing consultants
What does it cost?: Free, but please order something to support the venue.
What is Inkwell?: There's a lot of information about the workshop located on the website: www.inkwell.asia.
Meet Writing Workshop veterans and other Workshoppers for the latest info on writing prompts and activities. It's also the perfect chance to make the Sunday night deadline for that week's Writing Workshop.
Sunday Scribbles is organized by Paula Willis who has been in Shanghai since early 2018 and a member of the writing group since fall 2019.
Bring something to write with and we'll see you there!
ShanghAI AI — 参加 #1 上海最佳活动 — Join #1 Top Best Event Talkspace
▶️ What we do / 我们聊什么?
我们不仅有AI活动 还有AI 茶话会 AI路演 还有复旦 大学创业 AI 项目展示
We meet to talk about AI and its impact on daily life and business(人工智能如何影响我们的生活和商业).
Instead of worrying about being replaced by AI,我们一起探索:
How to benefit from AI, not be replaced by it (如何用好 AI,而不是被它取代)
Fun side projects, startup ideas, and real use cases
Tools, prompts, agents, automation… anything AI
▶️ Open, casual, for everyone / 轻松开放,欢迎所有人
Every Saturday 7:30pm, Anyone is welcome to:
give a short talk or demo(欢迎闪电分享 / 小分享)
share a story or idea about AI
or just come, listen, and chat over coffee
无论你是开发者、创业者、学生、设计师、投资人,还是刚开始对 AI 好奇,这里都有适合你的位置。No prior AI background required.
🏠: 复旦科技园副楼一楼
📍Fudan science park
▶️location video guide: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/bmf1TkzZ45SUR2nX8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/bmf1TkzZ45SUR2nX8)
🎫:Early-bird: 35 RMB = 5$ 【set going before 】
normal 40 RMB = 6$
At the Door 50RMB = 7$【At the door buy 】
#公众号:说会英语
#视频号:说会英语
#小程序://互动吧/h1LX5oWSDmgO10v
#小程序://微博/H1VOJN21MjI0Tjx
#公众号:说会英语
#视频号:说会英语
#[小红书:说会英语](https://www.xiaohongshu.com/user/profile/5f2ccb430000000001000244)
WeChat:17317121983 【Please be sure to add us to get the latest information】
Language Exchange - YouTube
🔴Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/languageexchangeshanghai
🔴Whatsapp group which you can join here:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/BRscBnmLynICxeOQycSvWq
🇬🇧🇺🇸🇳🇱🇦🇷🇬🇭🇿🇦🇧🇩🇫🇯🇦🇪🇷🇺🇵🇦🇯🇲🇵🇪🇵🇷🇹🇷🇬🇷🇺🇦🇦🇿🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳
Saturday Shanghai Board Games in Fudan University Science park
Connect with fun-loving, young-at-heart single players (ages 20–45) at a relaxed, board games-inspired evening.
Talkspace help visitors, international friends, business professionals, and newcomers integrate into local life, explore local culture, and build language and emotional connections.
Talkspace 帮助新到一个城市的旅游者、出差者、工作者能够更加快速的融入到这个新的城市和了解更加地道的当地文化。致力于帮助个人培养语言、沟通能力。建立人与人的语言链接与情感链接空间。
目前我们已经在中国6个城市 组织社群语言活动
🇳🇱🇦🇷🇬🇭🇿🇦🇧🇩🇫🇯🇦🇪🇷🇺🇵🇦🇯🇲🇵🇪🇵🇷🇹🇷🇬🇷🇺🇦🇦🇿
🍹🍻🥤🧉🍹🥤🥂🍇🍒
现场也会有一些零食和水果
There will also be some snacks and fruits available.
🎫:【All Tickets Includes One Drink】
STUDENT学生票¥30 【Show Us your Student Card or ID】
EARLY BIRD早鸟票¥40 = 6$ 【set going On meetup before is early bird 】
REGULAR 预售票¥50 = 7$
AT DOOR现场票¥60 = 8$【At the door buy 】
🍹🍻🥤🧉🍹🥤🥂🍇🍒
📆Saturday 【周六】Fudan Discount ticket特惠¥ 25 only tonight
🟢Talkspace International Students Language Exchange 复旦同济留学生交流会🟢
⏰:19:00-22:00 【Saturday】
🏠: 复旦科技园副楼一楼路演大厅
📍No 11, Guotai Road,Yangpu District, Shanghai
WeChat:17317121983
WhatsApp:+8617317121983
[https://wa.me/8617317121983](https://wa.me/8617317121983)
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/bmf1TkzZ45SUR2nX8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/bmf1TkzZ45SUR2nX8)
Apr 18【Chinese Ink Painting】Create Your Own Artwork&Discover Ink Harmony
Step into a quiet evening of traditional Chinese art and mindfulness.
Guided by a professional artist, you’ll learn the fundamentals of **ink painting — brushwork, flow, and composition**, before creating your own piece to bring home.
No experience needed — just come, relax, and create.
***
## Activity Flow
**Create Your Own Artwork with Ease**
· **19:00** — Arrival & Introduction
Learn about Chinese painting, culture, and aesthetics
· **19:30** — Artist Demonstration
Basic brush techniques and ink control
· **20:00** — Hands-on Painting
Create your own artwork with guidance
· **21:00** — Appreciation & Photos
Take home your finished piece
***
## Detailed Info
**Time & Date:**
19:00 – 21:00, Saturday, 18 April 2026
**Location:**
Yimo Art Studio
No.1F, Lane 72 Yongfu Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai
(5-minute walk from Shanghai Library Metro Station, Line 10)
**Duration:**
2.5 – 3 hours
**Price:**
349 RMB / person
**Group Size:**
Small group · Beginner-friendly
***
## What’s included
· All painting materials (brush, ink, rice paper)
· Professional artist guidance
· Your finished artwork to take home
· Tea / water
· Cultural introduction
***
## What’s not included
× Personal expenses
***
## Experience Highlights
✔ Learn traditional ink painting from real artists
✔ Calm, mindful, slow-paced activity
✔ Beginner-friendly — no skills needed
✔ Bring home your own handmade artwork
***
## Cancellation Policy
· Full payment required upon booking
· Full refund if cancelled **24+ hours in advance**
· Same-day cancellations are non-refundable
· Full refund will be provided if cancelled due to:
* Low enrolment
* Venue issues
* Force majeure
· Deposit is non-transferable
***
## Disclaimer
OKDeal Travel is not responsible for changes due to:
· Weather or unforeseen circumstances
· Venue or schedule adjustments
· Availability of facilities
The itinerary may be adjusted accordingly if necessary
Meditation Events Near You
Connect with your local Meditation community
Meditation Session
Join us every Thursday for Meditation and Chanting. No prior experience required, and all are welcome.
Zen Chat and Sit Meditation at 1801 Robert Fulton Dr
This is an **event at 1801 Robert Fulton Dr., Reston, VA 20191** (All participants must have RSVP'd).
We continue exploring the foundational Buddhist sutra: the **Heart Sutra**. This the shortest sutra but the most fundamental.
Our meeting schedule will be as follows:
* **40 minutes:** Sitting meditation
* **5 minutes:** Break
* **45 minutes:** Group discussion of the Heart Sutra.
During the sitting meditation session, we will provide you with a non-roller chair (or feel free to bring in your own meditation pad/pillow). If you are a first timer, detailed instructions will be provided when you are here at 1801 Robert Fulton Drive).
Zen Meditation Sunday Evenings
Join us for a quiet, grounded Sunday evening practice in community.
We typically gather with 6–12 practitioners for seated and walking meditation, along with a short Dharma talk or practice instruction offered by one of our teachers or senior students. Our guiding teacher is authorized in the Soto Zen lineage and has practiced Zen for 25 years.
**Schedule**
* Please arrive by **6:45 pm** to settle in
* First bell rings at **7 pm sharp**
*(If you arrive late, please wait in the hallway until the next bell.* *Someone will greet you)*
* 25 minutes of silent sitting
* 5 minutes of walking meditation
* 25 minutes of sitting with Dharma talk
* 5 minutes of walking meditation
* 15 minutes of closing meditation or chanting
* We close with tea and informal conversation
On **first Sundays**, we offer a relaxed meet-and-greet with tea, discussion, and light snacks. Newcomers are especially encouraged to attend—teachers are available for orientation and basic instruction.
**Experience**
No prior experience is necessary. You may sit on a cushion or a chair. Whether you are new to meditation or have an established practice, you are welcome here. It is offered free of charge.
**Location**
Our Zendo is located in the **back** of Rockville United Church:
[355 Linthicum St, Rockville, MD](https://maps.app.goo.gl/AABDrCx3sHvBPVBf9)
After parking in front, please do **not** enter through the main church doors. Walk slightly downhill, then take the small rightward path up to the rear entrance. Look for posted signs. We meet on the lower level, past the double wooden doors.
Guiding map:
[https://postimg.cc/nMWsMnQy](https://postimg.cc/nMWsMnQy)
**Who we are**
[Joyful Mind Zen Community ](https://www.joyfulmindzendo.org/)offers Zen practice, teaching, sitting, and walking meditation on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays in our Rockville Zendo.
If you have questions or are attending for the first time, feel free to reach out.
CANCELLED: In Person - Effortless Meditation & Beyond, sharing and potluck
**Hey Everyone,**
**Due to an illness (not a serious one) we are cancelling this event.**
**We hope to see you at the next one!**
**Take care in This Spacious Awareness and Compassion,**
**Jeff & Julie**
\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*
**Hi Everyone!**
The DMV Nonduality Community
(https://www.meetup.com/dmv-nonduality-community) is doing something a little different from their usual gatherings this Sunday morning, April 19th, as we collectively explore the pathless path to spiritual awakening and enlightenment.
Jeff will be leading us through his
Effortless Meditation & Beyond in person in our home in Rockville, MD. Then we may share our experiences of the meditation and, possibly, talk about what it's like to live an Awakened life.
**EM&B is a unique, effortless, simple, direct, quick and effective tool:**
1. **to experience MUCH less anxiety, frustration, depression, stress and suffering due just to daily living and due to intensely life-long emotional issues**
2. **to experience MORE and MORE inner Peace, Joy, Freedom, Love, Compassion, Appreciation, Gratitude**
3. **to directly realize Spiritual Awakening \~ your True Self...**
Jeff has taught EM&B to small and large groups for over 19 years. In addition, he served as a volunteer when he taught EM&B to inmates at a local jail for over 13 years. The results were remarkable!
Generally, inmates experience enormous amount of frustration, anger, sadness, depression, anxiety and fear about things they have no control over on the outside, as well as concerns for themselves inside. Through EM&B, many experienced deep Peace...
In April 2019, Jeff received an Excellence award for "Outstanding Volunteer" from the Montgomery County Correctional Facility.
Come connect with like-minded individuals from the DMV area and embark on an experiential journey of discovery of who we **really** are.
Doors open at 10:30 AM for the meditation, time to share afterwards, and a potluck lunch to connect even more. If you plan to stay for lunch please bring a healthy, vegetarian dish to share. We will finish at approximately 1:00-1:30 PM.
**We're looking forward to being with you.**
**Take care in This Peace and Compassion,**
Jeff & Julie
Address:
3 Briardale Ct.
Rockville/Derwood, MD 20855
Plenty of parking on one side of Briardale Ct. or any space not marked "Reserved."
301-885-8259
Zen Meditation Sunday Evenings
Join us for a quiet, grounded Sunday evening practice in community.
We typically gather with 6–12 practitioners for seated and walking meditation, along with a short Dharma talk or practice instruction offered by one of our teachers or senior students. Our guiding teacher is authorized in the Soto Zen lineage and has practiced Zen for 25 years.
**Schedule**
* Please arrive by **6:45 pm** to settle in
* First bell rings at **7 pm sharp**
*(If you arrive late, please wait in the hallway until the next bell.* *Someone will greet you)*
* 25 minutes of silent sitting
* 5 minutes of walking meditation
* 25 minutes of sitting with Dharma talk
* 5 minutes of walking meditation
* 15 minutes of closing meditation or chanting
* We close with tea and informal conversation
On **first Sundays**, we offer a relaxed meet-and-greet with tea, discussion, and light snacks. Newcomers are especially encouraged to attend—teachers are available for orientation and basic instruction.
**Experience**
No prior experience is necessary. You may sit on a cushion or a chair. Whether you are new to meditation or have an established practice, you are welcome here. It is offered free of charge.
**Location**
Our Zendo is located in the **back** of Rockville United Church:
[355 Linthicum St, Rockville, MD](https://maps.app.goo.gl/AABDrCx3sHvBPVBf9)
After parking in front, please do **not** enter through the main church doors. Walk slightly downhill, then take the small rightward path up to the rear entrance. Look for posted signs. We meet on the lower level, past the double wooden doors.
Guiding map:
[https://postimg.cc/nMWsMnQy](https://postimg.cc/nMWsMnQy)
**Who we are**
[Joyful Mind Zen Community ](https://www.joyfulmindzendo.org/)offers Zen practice, teaching, sitting, and walking meditation on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays in our Rockville Zendo.
If you have questions or are attending for the first time, feel free to reach out.
Zen Meditation Sunday Evenings
Join us for a quiet, grounded Sunday evening practice in community.
We typically gather with 6–12 practitioners for seated and walking meditation, along with a short Dharma talk or practice instruction offered by one of our teachers or senior students. Our guiding teacher is authorized in the Soto Zen lineage and has practiced Zen for 25 years.
**Schedule**
* Please arrive by **6:45 pm** to settle in
* First bell rings at **7 pm sharp**
*(If you arrive late, please wait in the hallway until the next bell.* *Someone will greet you)*
* 25 minutes of silent sitting
* 5 minutes of walking meditation
* 25 minutes of sitting with Dharma talk
* 5 minutes of walking meditation
* 15 minutes of closing meditation or chanting
* We close with tea and informal conversation
On **first Sundays**, we offer a relaxed meet-and-greet with tea, discussion, and light snacks. Newcomers are especially encouraged to attend—teachers are available for orientation and basic instruction.
**Experience**
No prior experience is necessary. You may sit on a cushion or a chair. Whether you are new to meditation or have an established practice, you are welcome here. It is offered free of charge.
**Location**
Our Zendo is located in the **back** of Rockville United Church:
[355 Linthicum St, Rockville, MD](https://maps.app.goo.gl/AABDrCx3sHvBPVBf9)
After parking in front, please do **not** enter through the main church doors. Walk slightly downhill, then take the small rightward path up to the rear entrance. Look for posted signs. We meet on the lower level, past the double wooden doors.
Guiding map:
[https://postimg.cc/nMWsMnQy](https://postimg.cc/nMWsMnQy)
**Who we are**
[Joyful Mind Zen Community ](https://www.joyfulmindzendo.org/)offers Zen practice, teaching, sitting, and walking meditation on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays in our Rockville Zendo.
If you have questions or are attending for the first time, feel free to reach out.
Meditation Session
Join us every Thursday for Meditation and Chanting. No prior experience required, and all are welcome.


























