Joyful Mind
Zen Community
A Zen Community in the Soto lineage
Joyful Mind Zen Community supports the practice of Zen for all people. We are friends on the path of joy, liberation, and awakening. We are located in Rockville, Maryland and extended through our online practice.
We welcome newcomers and visitors to practice with us.
Joyful Mind Zendo offers teaching, instruction, and practice periods in the time-honored Zen tradition adapted to our contemporary and daily lives. We welcome all who are drawn to a simple meditation practice regardless of experience, religious faith or affiliation.
We emphasize sitting meditation (zazen), and compassionate action, to support each other in transforming our lives toward more peace and compassionate service. We offer times to share in community with each other.
Our teaching and practice periods are free to all. We are a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization and donations are gratefully accepted. Come sit with us!