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. 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 Special Events
Annual Bodhi Manda Sangha and Community Meeting
Saturday, November 15, 2025
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Begins at 10 AM in the conference room and ends after lunch.
Fall Sesshin with Guiding Teacher Jiun Hosen (Osho).
Sat, Nov 15, 2025 - Sat, Nov 22, 2025
A Sesshin is a period of intensive meditation for experienced practitioners that lasts for one week. Typically it includes a rigorous meditation schedule of sitting meditation (zazen) and walking meditation (kinhin), interviews with the teacher (dokusan), silent formal meals, and daily dharma talks.
This sesshin begins with arrival around 3 pm on Saturday, November 15 and continues through Thursday, November 20. Friday, March 21 is a travel day. The guiding teacher is Jiun Hosen (osho), the Abbess of the Bodhi Manda Zen Center.
Everyone is invited to enjoy the natural hot springs during off hours.
Rohatsu Sesshin with Guiding Teacher Jiun Hosen (Osho).
Monday, December 1, 5:00 PM -
Monday, December 8, 6:00 PM
Rohatsu commemorates the historical Buddha's enlightenment.
Rohatsu sesshin begins with arrival around 3 pm on Sunday November 30. Each night an additional half hour of zazen is added until midnight, culminating in The Buddha's Enlightenment Ceremony in the Sutra Hall in the morning of December 8. December 9 is a travel day.
Everyone is invited to enjoy the natural hot springs during off hours.
"Three Great Days of Cleaning"
and Celebration of the New Year
The Three Great Days start with afternoon arrivals and supper on December 28. There will be morning & evening meditation, delectable vegetarian meals, and work practice, plus opportunities to soak in our hot pools and enjoy one another's company.
On New Year's Eve, we set up farolitos, and there is a meditation program from 8:00p.m. until Midnight. The evening program includes the use of the hot springs, a bonfire, and 108 Gong Strikes to welcome in 2026!
In the morning on New Year's Day, there will be a ceremony in the Sutra Hall followed by a traditional, celebratory lunch, housekeeping and farewells.
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.
Listen to Hosen Speak about the Bodhi’s Mission
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.