ABOUT
AZC
The Albuquerque Zen Center welcomes all those who are interested in maintaining a Zen practice whether you are a beginner or an experienced student of meditation. We strive to cultivate a culture of inclusivity and respect. May we, all together, create a strong and compassionate dharma home.
The Center offers a full schedule of meditation, koan training, monthly day-long retreats, beginner’s instruction, community outreach programs, working meditation, and sangha gatherings.
The Albuquerque Zen Center was founded in 1989 with Seiju Bob Mammoser serving as Abbot. In 1997 AZC moved to its larger, present location. Designed by Architects Claude and Donna Armstrong and built by contractor Juan Levy, the new quarters included an adobe Zendo with translucent walls—which evoke Japanese shoji screens—a main building with an apartment for the guiding teacher, a meeting room, library, and a small separate building with restrooms and a Shoji room. The grounds have been landscaped to reflect the flora of the high desert climate. Also, a Japanese dry rock garden was designed and installed near the Center’s entrance.
After Seiju retired in 2024, Jeong Ji Roshi was invited to serve as AZC’s new spiritual leader. While the practice at AZC was rooted in the Japanese Rinzai tradition, Jeong Ji Roshi’s Korean Zen lineage created a unique opportunity to not only meld cultural traditions but to experiment with creating a fresh American (and Burqueños) style of Zen – one that honors the traditions and rigor of the past, but also expresses our contemporary culture and values
The Center offers a full schedule of meditation, koan training, monthly day-long retreats, beginner’s instruction, community outreach programs, working meditation, and sangha gatherings.
The Albuquerque Zen Center was founded in 1989 with Seiju Bob Mammoser serving as Abbot. In 1997 AZC moved to its larger, present location. Designed by Architects Claude and Donna Armstrong and built by contractor Juan Levy, the new quarters included an adobe Zendo with translucent walls—which evoke Japanese shoji screens—a main building with an apartment for the guiding teacher, a meeting room, library, and a small separate building with restrooms and a Shoji room. The grounds have been landscaped to reflect the flora of the high desert climate. Also, a Japanese dry rock garden was designed and installed near the Center’s entrance.
After Seiju retired in 2024, Jeong Ji Roshi was invited to serve as AZC’s new spiritual leader. While the practice at AZC was rooted in the Japanese Rinzai tradition, Jeong Ji Roshi’s Korean Zen lineage created a unique opportunity to not only meld cultural traditions but to experiment with creating a fresh American (and Burqueños) style of Zen – one that honors the traditions and rigor of the past, but also expresses our contemporary culture and values
