Joyful Mind
Zen Community

Joyful Mind Zen Community is a lay Soto Zen practice community offering support to those who want to practice Zen. We meet weekly for Zazen (meditation), and offer residential and non-residential retreats.

Zen Practice Schedule

Calendar of Events

We welcome all who are drawn to a simple meditation practice regardless of experience, faith, or affiliation. We welcome newcomers and visitors.

For information on community activities subscribe to our newsletter below.

We are located in Rockville, Maryland, one mile from the Twinbrook metro.

Sensei Martine Taikai Palmiter founded Joyful Mind Zen Community and is its Guiding Teacher. She received dharma transmission in 2019 in the White Plum lineage.