ABOUT
AZC
Who We Are
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 actively cultivate a culture of inclusivity and respect. 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 guiding teacher, Zen Master Jeong Ji, is trained in the Korean Zen lineage of Zen Master Seung Sahn. She is a member of the Golden Wind Zen Teaching Order.
AZC’s History
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 and a main building with an apartment for the guiding teacher, a meeting room, and library. Also, a Japanese dry rock garden was designed and installed near the Center’s entrance. In 2024, Zen Master Jeong Ji became the new guiding teacher. While the practice at AZC was rooted in the Japanese Rinzai tradition, Jeong Ji’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 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 actively cultivate a culture of inclusivity and respect. 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 guiding teacher, Zen Master Jeong Ji, is trained in the Korean Zen lineage of Zen Master Seung Sahn. She is a member of the Golden Wind Zen Teaching Order.
AZC’s History
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 and a main building with an apartment for the guiding teacher, a meeting room, and library. Also, a Japanese dry rock garden was designed and installed near the Center’s entrance. In 2024, Zen Master Jeong Ji became the new guiding teacher. While the practice at AZC was rooted in the Japanese Rinzai tradition, Jeong Ji’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.
