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The Bodhi Manda Zen Center was founded in 1973 in the scenic village of Jemez Springs, as a place for Zen Buddhist practice and teaching.
Over the years, it has grown into a quiet and reflective retreat venue, meditation center, and teaching space. Many of our neighbors in Los Alamos have helped shape what the Bodhi is today.
Come join us and help celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the Bodhi Manda Zen Center.
The Bodhi is planning a full weekend of fellowship, food, music, and activities for all of the Bodhi friends and Zen practitioners. There will be lots of time to reunite and socialize with old friends. Consider coming for all or part of the event.
Friday Sept. 8
- Dinner for guests staying at the Bodhi
- Welcome and Heart Circle
- Zazen Sitting Program after Heart Circle
Saturday, Sept. 9
- Early morning Zazen
- Breakfast
- Yoga
- Display artwork around the property
- Breakfast
- Zen Archery
- African dance class
- Lunch
- Activities for kids of all ages (Face painting, games, and more)
- Art for sale
- Zen Cooking
- Musical program/Open Mic/Karaoke
- Social hour and musical event: Chris Dracup
- Dinner
- Drumming circle (locals, bonfire)
Sunday, Sept. 10
- Early morning Zazen
- Yoga
- Breakfast
- Native American Program after breakfast
- Persian Musician Performance in the Sutra Hall
- Celebratory Zen Ceremony for the 50th Anniversary
- Pot luck lunch
Attend for all or part of the weekend. The admission for the event is:
$300 – Entire weekend including lodging and meals per person
$150 – Saturday and Sunday events, lodging and meals per person
$75 – Saturday and Sunday events and meals only per person
$50 – Sunday events and lunch per person
Register and pay on-line for the celebration, or make arrangements directly with the Bodhi at 575.829.3854.
Bodhi Manda Zen Center – 50th Anniversary Weekend Registration 2023 (lglforms.com)
Sign up early. Lodging at the Bodhi is limited. Request on-site lodging directly with the Bodhi office.