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Street Retreat 2025
We will live on the sidewalks of Washington, DC with no resources other than our true nature. By bearing witness in this situation we start to directly see our impulses, assumptions, prejudices, and boundaries.
More information and registration details are on the Street Retreat 2025 page.






Joyful Mind and OHS Potluck and Documentary Screening
Joint potluck of the Joyful Mind Zendo and One Heart Zen Communities - Sign Up HERE
When: Sunday, June 29, from 5PM - 8PM
Where: Rockville United Church at 355 Linthicum Street, Rockville, MD
Omnivore, vegan, and vegetarian dishes are all welcome. All items should be labeled due to dietary restrictions like nut allergies, gluten free, vegan, etc..
There will also be a screening of the documentary film “Are We One” about the Zen journey of our Ancestor, Roshi Robert Jinsen Kennedy


Denbo and mini Shishanshiki
Morning zazen, transmission for Bruce and Josh, and Bob’s stepping down ceremony




Joyful Mind Zen Community Sesshin
Join our sister sangha, Joyful Mind Zendo, for their Peach Blossoms in Spring sesshin at the beautiful Dayspring Silent Retreat Center in Germantown Maryland. Learn more at Joyful Mind Zen Community.

Winter Mini Ango
One Heart Sangha is offering a Mini Ango. The Mini Ango provides a supportive structure to commit to an additional level of practice for four weeks. The ango includes optional online meetings Tuesdays to share experiences and renew commitment. Registration is open through February 7.

