Nov
15
8:40 AM08:40
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Nov
21
to Nov 23
Annual Women's Zen Sesshin
This will be the 7th annual women’s Zen retreat open to all who identify as women. Registration is open through Joyful Mind Zen Community though October 25.
Dec
13
8:40 AM08:40
Dec
21
12:00 PM12:00
Winter Potluck - One Heart Sangha and Friends!
Hold the date! OHS will be holding a Winter Potluck in downtown Silver Spring.
Contact Sensei Bruce (brucelindsay@oneheartsangha.org) if you are interested in helping with the planning.
Jan
9
to Jan 11
SAVE THE DATE! January (Mini) Sesshin and Zazenkai in Germantown, MD
One Heart Sangha will be offering a short Sesshin with an option to attend a (full-day) Zazenkai (on Saturday) at the Wellspring Retreat Center in Germantown, MD.
Sesshin and Zazenkai Schedule at a Glance
The Sesshin begins at 6PM on Friday 01/09/26 (with setup and an orientation followed by entry into Noble Silence) and ends at noon on Sunday 01/11/26.
Zazenkai begins promptly at 8AM on Saturday 01/10/26 (with a short orientation by the head monk and entry into Noble Silence) and ends at 5PM.
(Stay tuned for more details.)
See our Sesshin page for general information about this type of program.
Oct
18
8:40 AM08:40
Sep
20
8:40 AM08:40
Sep
18
to Sep 21
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.
Sep
5
to Sep 8
Joyful Mind Fall Zen Sesshin
Join our sister sangha, Joyful Mind Zendo, for their Fall Zen sesshin at the beautiful Dayspring Silent Retreat Center in Germantown Maryland. Learn more at Joyful Mind Zen Community.
Aug
25
6:30 PM18:30
Aug
16
8:40 AM08:40
Jul
12
8:40 AM08:40
Jun
29
5:00 PM17:00
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
Jun
14
8:40 AM08:40
May
31
8:45 AM08:45
Denbo and mini Shishanshiki
Morning zazen, transmission for Bruce and Josh, and Bob’s stepping down ceremony
May
10
8:40 AM08:40
Apr
19
8:40 AM08:40
Mar
8
8:40 AM08:40
Feb
11
to Mar 4
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.
Feb
8
8:40 AM08:40
Feb
3
6:30 PM18:30