named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Code of Ethical Conduct and Conflict Resolution Process
Formalized ethical guidelines and multi-step resolution process for addressing conduct violations and interpersonal conflicts within the sangha, including facilitated meetings, formal complaints, and recommendations by a Resolution Committee
Introduction to Zen Class
Structured educational program for newcomers that teaches foundational Zen meditation practices, forms, and community norms; required for all new and returning practitioners regardless of prior meditation experience
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 9 activities
- Engages in Zen teaching and lineage transmissionProvides ongoing Zen teaching through Dharma talks and personal transmission, with teachers formally recognized through dharma transmission, Inka, and lineage affiliation in the White Plum Asanga.
- Facilitates Zen liturgical practiceChants the Heart Sutra, Short Verses, The Sandokai, and the Ancient Lineage of the White Plum Asanga during sittings, retreats, and special occasions to support liturgical and lineage-based Zen practice.
- Hosts regular Zen meditation sessions and practiceOffers weekly Zen meditation sittings on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays with structured procedures, including chanting of Short Verses and the Heart Sutra, and maintains zazen posture during Dharma talks. Requires registration and punctual arrival for first-time participants.
- Offers guidance for establishing daily meditation practiceProvides instruction and encouragement for developing a personal daily zazen practice, including through daily Words of Encouragement emails and foundational teaching materials.
- Offers retreats and extended practice periodsHosts monthly all-day meditation retreats (zazenkai), weekend retreats, weeklong members-only sesshin, and a winter Ango study period for members, providing immersive Zen practice opportunities.
- Provides introductory Zen education for newcomersOffers an Introduction to Zen class twice monthly, excluding August and February Ango, to teach foundational practices; includes a one-month trial membership with access to meditation sittings and a one-on-one meeting with a teacher.
- Provides one-on-one Zen teaching and koan studyOffers regular daisan (one-on-one meetings) with Zen teachers for members and newcomers to support individual practice, personal development, and koan study, including guidance on integrating zazen into daily life.
- Provides physical and procedural support for meditation practiceMakes zafus and seiza benches available for practitioners and maintains structured forms and procedures in the zendo to support consistent and accessible zazen practice.
- Supports member engagement and community practiceProvides members with benefits including waived donation requirements, discounted retreats and workshops, access to members-only sesshin and Ango, weekly Thursday Circle discussions, daily Words of Encouragement emails, and koan study.
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Professional Ethics & Dispute Resolution 1 activity
- Manages ethical conduct and conflict resolution within the sanghaHas established a Code of Ethical Conduct and Conflict and Complaint Resolution Guidelines, appoints a publicly listed Resolution Committee, encourages informal resolution, and accepts formal written complaints to address conduct and interpersonal issues.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Publishes Zen teachings and educational materialsAuthored and published the book "Making Zen Your Own" by founding teacher Roshi Janet Jiryu Abels, which conveys foundational Zen teachings through stories of Zen's Chinese ancestors.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$196K
Contributions & grants$161K83%
Program service revenue$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$139K
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Salaries & benefits$0
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balance sheet
Total assets$409K
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Net assets$409K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.5%
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Carolina Morning Designs Partner — Recommended vendor for purchasing zafus, zabutons, and related meditation supplies.
- DharmaCrafts Partner — Recommended vendor for purchasing zafus, zabutons, incense, and related meditation supplies.
- Roshi Janet Jiryu Abels Partner — Spiritual leader and author affiliated with Still Mind Zendo.
- Roshi Robert Jinsen Kennedy Partner — Roshi Janet Jiryu Abels and Roshi Gregory Hosho Abels are dharma successors of Roshi Robert Jinsen Kennedy, indicating a direct teacher-student lineage relationship.
- Sensei Jean Partner — Teacher at Still Mind Zendo who conducts ceremonies and works with students.
- Sensei Marisa Seishin Cespedes Partner — Delivers dharma talks and supports the teaching and community engagement activities of Still Mind Zendo.
- Sensei Matthias Esho Birk Partner — Teacher who leads Introduction to Zen classes and gives dharma talks at Still Mind Zendo.
- The Monastery Store Partner — Recommended vendor for purchasing zafus, zabutons, and related meditation supplies.
- White Plum Asanga Network — Chants the Ancient Lineage of the White Plum Asanga on special occasions, indicating formal affiliation or lineage connection.
- White Plum Asanga Network — Member organization that provides ethical guidelines and policy frameworks adopted by Still Mind Zendo.
- White Plum Asanga Network — Still Mind Zendo is part of the White Plum Asanga, a Zen lineage organization founded by Taizan Maezumi Roshi.
- White Plum Asanga Network — Still Mind Zendo is part of the White Plum Asanga, an international affiliation of over 200 Zen teachers in the lineage of Zen Master Taizan Maezumi Roshi.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Body-Centered Practice to Anchor Mindfulnessmethodology: body_centered_meditationBy using aligned posture, breath focus, and continuous movement (zazen and kin-hin), the zendo anchors attention in bodily experience, because physical discipline enables mental stillness and present-moment awareness.
- Form, Structure, and Community as Supports for Practicemethodology: form_and_structure_supportBy emphasizing prescribed forms, structured integration, and a membership-based sangha, the zendo fosters sustained engagement and comfort in practice, because consistent physical and social structures reduce cognitive load and support mindfulness.
- Work Practice as Mindful Actionmethodology: mindfulness_in_actionBy integrating mindfulness into work through single-tasking, immediate completion, and contemplative silence, the zendo extends meditation beyond the cushion, because sustained attention in action deepens overall practice.
- Zen Lineage and Teacher Guidance as Path to Continuitymethodology: lineage_based_guidanceBy grounding practice in the Zen lineage of Taizan Maezumi Roshi and emphasizing one-on-one teacher-student meetings (daisan), the zendo ensures authentic transmission and personalized support, because continuity of practice depends on both ancestral lineage and responsive mentorship.