Bodhi Manda Zen Center

Jemez Springs
United States

The Bodhi Manda Zen Center (BMZC) is a Buddhist Zendo and meditation center of the Rinzai Zen Path. Located in Jemez Springs, a small town in New Mexico, it's a great place to retreat and practice Rinzai Zen. The Zen center offers daily meditations, weekend and longer retreats. It was founded in 1973 by Michele E. Martin and belongs to the Rinzai-Ji lineage.

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The Bodhi Manda Zen Center (BMZC) is a Buddhist Zendo and meditation center of the Rinzai Zen Path. Located in Jemez Springs, a small town in New Mexico, it's a great place to retreat and practice Rinzai Zen. The Zen center offers daily meditations, weekend and longer retreats. It was founded in 1973 by Michele E. Martin and belongs to the Rinzai-Ji lineage.

The Bodhi Manda Zen Center (BMZC) was founded by Michele E. Martin in 1973. Situated in the beautiful mountains of New Mexico the center welcomes spiritual seekers and zen practitioners. It offers a place to retreat and focus on the Rinzai Zen practice. The Zen Center consists of many buildings with the sutra hall as the center piece of the compound. Surrounded by beautiful mountains and forrests the Bodhi Manda Zen Center in  nature.

Rinzai Zen

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Rinzai Zen is a school of Zen Buddhism that originated in China and was brought to Japan in the 13th century by the Zen master Eisai. The name "Rinzai" comes from the Chinese master Linji, whose teachings are the basis of this school. Rinzai Zen is known for its emphasis on the use of koans, or Zen puzzles, as a way to help practitioners awaken to their true nature.

The goal of the spiritual path of Rinzai Zen is the attainment of enlightenment, or satori, which is understood as the realization of one's own true nature. This is believed to be a state of complete clarity, peace, and understanding that is beyond words and concepts. The practice of Rinzai Zen involves a variety of disciplines and activities, including seated meditation (zazen), chanting, and the study of Zen teachings. It is often practiced in a monastic setting, such as a Zen temple or monastery, under the guidance of a Zen teacher (roshi).

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the Place

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The Bodhi Manda Zen Center (BMZC) was founded by Michele E. Martin in 1973. Situated in the beautiful mountains of New Mexico the center welcomes spiritual seekers and zen practitioners. It offers a place to retreat and focus on the Rinzai Zen practice. The Zen Center consists of many buildings with the sutra hall as the center piece of the compound. Surrounded by beautiful mountains and forrests the Bodhi Manda Zen Center in  nature.

Rinzai Zen

the Path

Rinzai Zen is a school of Zen Buddhism that originated in China and was brought to Japan in the 13th century by the Zen master Eisai. The name "Rinzai" comes from the Chinese master Linji, whose teachings are the basis of this school. Rinzai Zen is known for its emphasis on the use of koans, or Zen puzzles, as a way to help practitioners awaken to their true nature.

The goal of the spiritual path of Rinzai Zen is the attainment of enlightenment, or satori, which is understood as the realization of one's own true nature. This is believed to be a state of complete clarity, peace, and understanding that is beyond words and concepts. The practice of Rinzai Zen involves a variety of disciplines and activities, including seated meditation (zazen), chanting, and the study of Zen teachings. It is often practiced in a monastic setting, such as a Zen temple or monastery, under the guidance of a Zen teacher (roshi).

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the Place

and its People

The Bodhi Manda Zen Center (BMZC) was founded by Michele E. Martin in 1973. Situated in the beautiful mountains of New Mexico the center welcomes spiritual seekers and zen practitioners. It offers a place to retreat and focus on the Rinzai Zen practice. The Zen Center consists of many buildings with the sutra hall as the center piece of the compound. Surrounded by beautiful mountains and forrests the Bodhi Manda Zen Center in  nature.

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Rinzai-Ji

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Rinzai-ji is a Zen Buddhist spiritual organization that is part of the Rinzai Zen tradition. The Rinzai Zen tradition is a school of Zen Buddhism that originated in China and is known for its emphasis on koan practice, or the use of paradoxical riddles or stories to challenge and transcend the rational mind. Rinzai-ji was founded by the late Zen Master Taizan Maezumi, and has centers and affiliated groups in the United States and other countries. The organization offers teachings, retreats, and other programs that are designed to help individuals understand and experience the nature of mind, and to develop compassion and wisdom. Rinzai-ji is open to people of all faiths and backgrounds, and its teachings are designed to be applicable to people of any religion or spiritual tradition.

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bmzc.orgoffice@bmzc.org+1 575-829-3854
1 Bodhi Dr
Jemez Springs
NM 87025
United States
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Bodhi Manda Zen Center

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United States

The Bodhi Manda Zen Center (BMZC) is a Buddhist Zendo and meditation center of the Rinzai Zen Path. Located in Jemez Springs, a small town in New Mexico, it's a great place to retreat and practice Rinzai Zen. The Zen center offers daily meditations, weekend and longer retreats. It was founded in 1973 by Michele E. Martin and belongs to the Rinzai-Ji lineage.

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