A Zen Buddhist Retreat and Practice Center in Jemez Springs, NM
Founded in 1973, the Bodhi Manda is a Zen Buddhist practice and retreat center that offers Zen meditation and practice in the Rinzai tradition for experienced practitioners and beginners alike. We offer daily meditation practice and Zen meditation retreats such as weekend zazenkais, sesshins, and full moon sits. The Bodhi welcomes committed seekers from every faith and background, and supports the spiritual growth of all. Visitors are invited to come and sit in quiet contemplation in our meditation hall or on the grounds located in the scenic village of Jemez Springs NM.
Upcoming Bodhi Events
Tuesday Apr 23
Join us for meditation as the full moon rises over the canyon wall. Participants arrive around 3-4 in the afternoon, we share a meal together, then sit and meditate outside on the veranda of the Sutra Hall until the full Moon rises. Participants may also soak in our hot springs afterwards. Please check for availability for overnight accommodations. The fees for the full moon sit and overnight housing can be found on our Fees and Rates page.
May 17 - 19
The Community Weekend is an opportunity for Bodhi friends near Jemez Springs and members of the sangha to come together, socialize, and harmonize through work and recreation at Bodhi. This is not a monastic retreat, rather the weekend is a time to get to know one another and engage in traditional work practice (“samu”). We will work together, share meals, soak in the hot springs, and have some fun!
We look forward to having you join us here at Bodhi for a wonderful weekend.
For more information and to confirm your attendance, please
RSVP to Yvonne in the Bodhi office at (575) 582-3854 or office@bmzc.org
The Bodhi’s Mission
Listen to Hosen speak about the importance the Bodhi’s Mission.
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The Bodhi Newsletter is a great way to stay in touch with the Bodhi. Many of our friends, patrons, and sangha live too far away to visit the Bodhi very often; we truly have a national and international scope. Please consider signing up for the newsletter. Not seeing the news you want? You can send an Email to the Editor to make suggestions for upcoming newsletters. Thanks to everyone who has given their input.
Striking the Han
The han is one of the ways the sitting schedule at monasteries and Zen centers is marked. The rhythmic rap of the wooden han at the Bodhi Manda Zen Center announces the beginning of the day during zazen in the Zendo and the beginning of dusk at the end of the day. Click below to listen to a recording made by Michael Hughes of the Bodhi’s han announcing the start of zazen.