ZAZENKAI or Day of Zen

Please join us for this longer more intensive Zen practice period. It is a rare opportunity to be able to sit in silence with others, supported in Zen sitting meditation (Zazen)

Join the Joyful Mind Zen Community for its Monthly Practice Period in the Aspen Hill Library, for Zen Meditation
Silence and Teaching, Walking Meditation, Tea Breaks, Teaching Instruction

Sit in Chair or on a Cushion. Please register in advance: Information@joyfulmindzendo.org or on Meetup. Suggested donation: $10-$20 to help us pay for the space.

Donations page (Pay Pal, Zelle, check) or here: https://www.joyfulmindzendo.org/practice-of-generosity

Please reserve a cushion if you are not sitting in a chair, or bring your own cushion.

Schedule:
12:15 Please arrive to help set up the Zendo

12:30-2:00: Opening Chants and Welcome, Walking Meditation outside and inside, Sitting Meditation (Zazen), Newcomers instruction if requested in advance
2:00 Silent Tea/Snack Break
2:20-3:45: Dharma Talk, Teacher One-on-One interviews with students , Walking Meditation, Zazen
3:45-4:10 Tea Break/Stretch Practice
4:10-5:15: Zazen, Walking Meditation, Chanting Practice
5:15-5:30 Closing up the Zendo