Zazenkai is a half-day retreat for practitioners to deepen their practice of Zen. The first bell rings at 1:15 pm so please arrive early to get settled on your cushion or chair. We have cushions but you may bring your own. There are extended periods of Zazen sitting meditation, chanting, walking meditation, tea breaks, dharma talk and time for one-one-one instruction with a Teacher. Please wear clothes that are not distracting, loud, torn or dirty.

Time: 1-5:30 pm. Please arrive by 1 pm to help set up; Zazen first bell starts at 1:15 and ends at 5:30.

Place: Aspen Hill Library, downstairs meeting room, 4407 Aspen Hill Road, Rockville, MD 20853. On a bus line.

Newcomers are welcome and may attend for the first part for orientation and instruction.

The retreat is free and we welcome all.

Donations (suggested $20) are gratefully accepted. You may donate on through Zelle at Joyfulmindzendo@gmail.com or by check or cash.

Register by Saturday September 9 at Joyfulmindzendo@gmail.com—or just show up!