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.
The Bodhi’s Mission and Vision
Our Mission: The Bodhi Manda Zen Center mission is to embody American Rinzai Zen Buddhism through compassion and selfless service. We are a thriving and committed community of practitioners that supports our diverse sangha with inspiration, education, and Zen practice.
Our Vision: The Bodhi Manda Zen Center is dedicated to helping all seekers uncover the Truth within.
Construction of Bodhi Privacy Progress
Several generous donors have made it possible to begin construction of the Bodhi’s new privacy wall along the border with Highway 4. The wall is designed to preserve the historic tranquility of the site so essential for Zen practice and to reduce noise from ever increasing traffic.
Your financial support is needed to help complete the wall. Please consider making a tax deductible donation today! Click the Button to give.
Antonio Madrid, builder, project manager, and Bodhi supporter.
Proposed Wall Design
Compressed soil blocks are stronger than bricks!
Reward Incentives for Your Donation!
$250 and up
Bodhi Embossed Crystal Prism Ornament
$1,000 and up
Your name inscribed on block placed in the wall
$2,500 and up
Your name inscribed on block placed in the wall’s gate
$5,000 and up
Leonard Cohen Photos – Series of 5 on archival prints 8 x 22 in. Zazen Instruction Sequence. 1972 Charles Gurd photographer.
Limited edition of 50
Order Leonard Cohen Prints Here
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.