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Upaya Zen Center (New Mexico)
upaya.org
Pays you
Amount varies
Room and board provided. Work residents may pay a nominal program fee (unverified exact 2026 amount — historically Upaya charges a modest monthly contribution). Domestic travel within USA — lower cost barrier than international programs.
Rinzai Zen Buddhist practice center in Santa Fe, NM. Offers resident practitioner positions ('work practice residents') who live in community, participate in Zen training, and contribute 5 hrs/day of work (cooking, admin, garden) in exchange for accommodation, meals, and dharma study.
- Term
- 13 wk
- Where
- Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
- Housing
- Provided
- Meals
- Provided
- Airfare
- Not covered
- Selectivity
- Moderately competitive
- Citizenship
- See eligibility
Verified 8/26/2026 · www.upaya.org