Meditation

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).

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 Our Zendo offers an environment conducive to communal practice. Each person feels the silent encouragement of others. Roles are clear and everyone follows the formal structure, thereby letting go of “preferential mind” or “complaining mind.” Silence is essential to support this meditative inquiry. **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.

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 Our Zendo offers an environment conducive to communal practice. Each person feels the silent encouragement of others. Roles are clear and everyone follows the formal structure, thereby letting go of “preferential mind” or “complaining mind.” Silence is essential to support this meditative inquiry. **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.

Join us every Thursday for Meditation and Chanting. No prior experience required, and all are welcome.

**Join us for quiet and simple Zen meditation practice, grounded in community.** Suitable for beginners. An authorized Zen teacher offers teaching and instruction. We sit in chairs for 10 and 20 minutes of silence and breath practice, and do 5 minutes of walking meditation. We end with 15 minutes of conversation, poetry, tea and snacks before heading home. All are welcome. No experience necessary. ***Enjoy the peace of mind that meditation can bring when supported by others in this peaceful environment.*** **Who we are** We meet weekly since 2024. We typically gather with 6-12 of us for seated and walking Zen meditation. Brief meditation instruction offered at the beginning.

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 Our Zendo offers an environment conducive to communal practice. Each person feels the silent encouragement of others. Roles are clear and everyone follows the formal structure, thereby letting go of “preferential mind” or “complaining mind.” Silence is essential to support this meditative inquiry. **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.

Messages from the Light - Mediumship 101 with Juli Richardson *Prerequisite for this class: "Meditation with Intention...Connecting with Spirit!" (see calendar for class dates)* So you've been working on your connection with your angels, spirit guides, and loved ones for messages for yourself? And now you're feeling like you might be ready to learn how to connect with Spirit for others? Then this class may be just the right place for you! This class is designed to help you to create a structure to receive messages of healing and guidance from spirit for others and to effectively deliver those messages with love. The focus will be on evidence based Mediumship and developing the skills necessary to conduct an accurate reading. Class dates: Sunday, June 7th 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sunday, June 14th 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sunday, June 21st 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sunday, June 28th 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm You will have an opportunity to practice each week both in and out of the classroom. This is a great way for you to hone your skills in a safe and supportive environment so that you can build the confidence you need to begin doing Mediumship readings. Already reading for others? Awesome! Perhaps you'll learn a few things that will be useful in your practice. In this 4 week intensive class, we will cover: What it means to be a Medium Mediumship ethics How to conduct a Mediumship reading The CERT method Working with your clairs and symbols Interpretation & using discernment Developing your delivery style Overcoming doubt and other challenges Meditations and exercises to strengthen your intuitive and psychic abilities And more!!!! Class fee: $400 ($50 deposit required to secure your spot) Space is limited to 8 attendees in an effort to provide as much mentoring as possible to each student **It is important that you are able to attend each class. If you cannot attend all four classes, please consider signing up for the next 4-week session** (special exceptions will be made on a case by case basis and for emergencies, of course) Juli Richardson is a Certified Psychic Medium, Reiki Master Teacher, Animal Communicator, Spiritual Teacher, & owner of Light Works. She not only proudly serves her community in Old Town Manassas, but also serves clients all across the US and Internationally. Her spiritual work began in 2014 and since then, she's done over 7,000 readings and has taught nearly 400 classes. She is passionate about helping others connect with Spirit for healing and guidance...as well as empowering them to connect for themselves. For her, working with Spirit is not just a job. It's a calling. And it's work that absolutely makes her heart sing.