The center was created in 1973 by Kyozan Joshu Roshi , a Japanese Zen Master in the Rinzai lineage, with the fundamental purpose of providing teaching in Zen Buddhism to all who wish to learn and practice. The Center's function has been to offer Zen practice within the context of a challenging daily schedule, the four seasons, and the revolving staff. Guests come from many places to stay in the recently upgraded guest house and participate in our daily activities, or simply to enjoy the New Mexico landscape and the Center's beautiful grounds. In the fall, the focus is on formal Zen training.
Work entails preparing the buildings and grounds for winter.
The winter period is ushered in with a New Year's celebration and other ceremonies. Spring is planting season for Bodhi's large garden, and buildings are repaired and renovated. During summer, the Center is frequently full, hosting other groups who rent the facilities. During this time and on into the fall, crops are harvested and processed for later use. It is hoped that this website will provide some basic information about Bodhi Manda Zen Center and the style of Zen practiced here.