Albuquerque Vipassana Sangha

200 Rosemont NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102

The Sangha offers a variety of activities, including weekly meditation and Dharma sessions on Sundays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Typically, these meditation sessions last 40 minutes and are followed by a talk or discussion. Community sharing occurs after extended meditations, featuring tea and occasionally dinners or potlucks. Moreover, Thursday evenings feature dinner at various restaurants. Additional morning sits and half-day sits are also available, alongside one or two-day non-residential meditation retreats throughout the year. Members have the chance to join study groups and share experiences. All are welcome.

Albuquerque Zen Center

2300 Garfield Avenue SE
(505) 268-4877

The Albuquerque Zen Center is situated in the university neighborhood, just south of the UNM campus. This center offers beginners’ instruction on Saturday mornings at 8:15 a.m., followed by two periods of Zazen and a Dharma talk at 11 a.m.

Albuquerque Zen Sangha

The Albuquerque Zen Sangha emphasizes meditation and the Dharma teachings of Zen master Phwa Sunim. The teacher, Alison Hudson, can be contacted at abqzen@yahoo.com. The Sangha offers a beginner’s class on Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Deep Zen Night on Fridays at 7 p.m., and meditation and chanting on Sundays at 9 a.m.

Diamond Way Buddhist Center

227 Jefferson NE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(575) 418-3530

With over 600 Diamond Buddhist centers worldwide following the Tibetan tradition of the Karma Kagyu lineage, meditations are held on the first Sunday of the month, as well as Tuesday and Friday evenings. During these evening sessions, an introductory Dharma talk is followed by meditation and an informal discussion. Newcomers are always welcome, receiving a basic introduction to the practice.

Kadampa Meditation Center

142 Monroe NE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 292-5293

The Kadampa Meditation Center features meditation classes several days a week, with a kids’ class and prayers for world peace on Sundays. Lunchtime meditations are scheduled for Wednesdays and Fridays, while Thursdays host a learn-to-meditate class. The center also provides retreats, classes, teacher training, and festivals, representing the Mahayana Buddhist school.

KTC Tibetan Buddhist Center

139 La Plata Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 343-0692

The Karma Thegsum Choling serves as a Buddhist center in the Tibetan tradition and specifically for the Karma Kagyu school, established in Tibet 900 years ago. Weekly sessions occur on Saturdays at 10 a.m. Sunday meditation starts at 10:30 a.m., where instruction is provided if needed. Following meditation, there is a Dharma talk. Wednesdays at 6 p.m. include a traditional Tibetan Puja (liturgy), along with regular visits from Lamas and special retreats.

RigDzin Dharma Foundation

322 Washington SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 401-7340

The RigDzin Dharma Center offers Tibetan Buddhism in the Drikung Kagyu lineage. Weekly practices consist of meditation on Saturdays and Thursdays, alongside Deity practice on Saturdays. Discussion groups usually occur on most Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m., welcoming everyone from newcomers to experienced practitioners of the Dharma. The center features a bookstore and teaching resources.

Shambala Meditation Center

1102 Mountain Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 717-2486

Shambala offers public sitting hours on Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to noon, with meditation instruction available on Sundays at 10 a.m. Additionally, on the last Sunday of the month, a community lunch follows the public sitting. The center provides various classes, special programs, and events, focusing on a spiritual path of study and meditation while promoting service to others and engagement in the world. It is conveniently located in the heart of the Wells Park neighborhood.

Valley Dragon Zen Center

Dragonfly Yoga Studio
1301 Rio Grande NW, Suite #2
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505)

On Monday evenings, zazen commences at 6:30 p.m., followed by a service at 7:05 p.m. A discussion takes place at 7:15, concluding with a clean-up session. The Valley Dragon Zen Center is led by ordained Soto priests Taisin Joe Galewsky and Keizan Titus O’Brien. This center is dedicated to Buddhist Dharma study and practice, following the tradition of Shogaku Shunryu Suzuki, founder of the San Francisco Zen Center, Tassajara Zen Monastery, and Green Gulch Farm/Green Dragon Temple. All are invited, with newcomers encouraged to arrive by 6:15 for a brief introduction. The center frequently hosts speakers and events.