About Us
We are a sangha, a community, of individual practitioners who come together for Zen practice in the Silver Spring, Maryland area. Our community began in 2006 with our founding teacher, Sensei Rose Mary Myoan Dougherty.
We practice Zen Buddhism in the lineage of the White Plum Asanga established by Hakuyu Taizan Maezumi, Roshi, drawing upon the traditions of Sōtō and Rinzai Zen. Our practice also affirms the Three Tenets of the Zen Peacemakers of Bernie Tetsugen Glassman, Roshi.
We are committed to our shared humanity, celebrating diversity, equity, inclusivity and accessibility, and are an affirming community to LGBTQ+ persons.
Connectedness
We welcome all who wish to practice Zen meditation. As a meditation community or sangha, we are friends on the path. People of different faiths (or of no faith) find Zen practice helps to deepen their own traditions, build connections, and to practice more contemplative ways of living.
Openness
We are committed to our shared humanity, celebrating diversity, equity, inclusivity and accessibility, and are an affirming community to LGBTQ+ persons.
Freely Available
Teachings are freely given. We rely on our donors for overhead and training support and are a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible organization. See our Donations page for information on how to give.
Our Teachers
Rebecca Museidō Hawes, Sensei, Guiding Teacher
Bruce ShiHo Lindsay, Sensei, Teacher
Bob JinGen Ertman, Sensei, Teacher (Retired Guiding Teacher)
Organization
Teachings are freely given. We rely on donations for overhead and training support and are a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible organization.
We ascribe to the White Plum Asanga Code of Ethical Conduct, and have our own Harassment and Grievance Procedure. We are governed by an elected board of directors (council) and bylaws. Our council meetings are open to all.
We are affiliated with the White Plum Asanga and the Zen Peacemakers.
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