Grandmaster JinBodhi

A Brief Biography of Bodhi Meditation’s Founder

Grandmaster JinBodhi was born in 1964 to a poor family and suffered ill-health from a young age. As a child, he witnessed the tragic deaths of both an older and a younger brother from starvation and illness. These heartbreaking experiences were his first tastes of life’s miseries and what he later came to understand as the deep suffering that afflicts all of humankind.


When he was seven years old, Grandmaster JinBodhi’s family moved to Qinghai. Under the tutelage of several accomplished masters, he regained his health and broke free from a life of physical and mental frailty. Through meditation, he changed the course of his fate. As he deepened his practice, he awakened to the spiritual path that leads to liberation from suffering. He also gained the ability and auspicious energy to help people set themselves free from pain.

“When one person leaves suffering behind, it is not something to congratulate ourselves about, but when many people leave suffering, it is a joy.”

Grandmaster JinBodhi has eyes for those who suffer from illness, poverty, afflictions, and torments because he sees in them himself. He vowed to realize the 12 great vows of the Medicine Buddha by adopting them as his own, with the aim of leading humankind out of physical and mental ailments and into health and happiness.

August 3, 1991 marks the beginning of Bodhi Meditation and its teaching of compassion-based meditation to the public. Ever since, Grandmaster JinBodhi has remained committed to his mission of helping and teaching others, and leading Bodhi Meditation in bringing his unique meditation techniques to countless people around the world.


Grandmaster JinBodhi spent the first seven years of his dharma-teaching journey reaching out to people in many cities in China. He brought his methods to tens of millions. He conducted hundreds of teachings. In every place which Grandmaster visited, he left behind countless people who had rediscovered their health and joy.

The world is full of tragedy. Poverty, disasters both natural and humanmade, orphans with no access to education, and frail elderly people unable to look after themselves are everyday occurrences. Grandmaster JinBodhi decided to lead his worldwide Bodhi Meditation community in initiatives offering financial, medical, material, and emotional assistance to the underprivileged and the vulnerable, including providing scholarships to children in need. He hopes to bring love and warmth to everyone.

In 2005, Grandmaster JinBodhi officially took his journey of helping others and disseminating dharma to an international level, starting in Vancouver, Canada. Official Bodhi Meditation Centers have been established in more than 10 countries and regions including the United States, Canada, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand to make practicing easier for the public. So far, people from more than 50 countries and regions are enjoying the physical and mental benefits of Bodhi Meditation and Energy Bagua.

Spreading Compassion Through Meditation

Grandmaster JinBodhi advocates meditation practices that boost energy and develop compassion. Such practices relax body and mind, promoting calmness, good health and happiness. Learning meditation also helps one to understand the Law of Nature. This understanding, when applied in daily life, aids in reducing stress and afflictions. Thus, one will have better relationships that contribute to a happier and more successful life.

Grandmaster’s guided visualization meditations are recorded and taught by him. These include The Meditation of Greater Illumination, The Meditation of Purity, The Meditation of Awakening Wisdom, and the Bodhi Chanting Method. Millions of practitioners from all over the world have benefited from these guided visualization-meditation practices.

Grandmaster JinBodhi’s Online Platforms

Grandmaster JinBodhi uses Website, Facebook, YouTube and X to conduct online teachings and retreats, enabling participants to attend lessons without time and space constraints. The seeds of compassion are dispersed to all corners of the globe.

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Books by Grandmaster JinBodhi

Buddhist Robes

This is a magical book that is accessible to every reader even though it contains the most esoteric methods of practice. This book leads people to a happy and carefree life, while also pointing out to practitioners a path to fundamental enlightenment. Open the book to find a gateway to Grandmaster’s wisdom and spiritual experience; the text may serve as the key to unexpected changes in your life.

Energy Bagua:
The Secret Code of Life

The mysteries of Energy Bagua unfold in this book. The content will help you transcend time and space, achieve harmony with Heaven, Earth and humanity, and broaden your horizons. How does everything in the Universe relate to our life and health? What is destiny and how can we change it? Let’s read Grandmaster JinBodhi’s insights into the mysteries of this awe-inspiring Universe.

Life Through Enlightened Eyes: Seeing Beyond Life’s Ups and Downs

With his unparalleled wisdom, Grandmaster JinBodhi offers insights into the nature of life. He compassionately guides us to understand the value of self-cultivation and to see the key reasons behind success, failure, happiness, and suffering. His gentle guidance helps us gain wisdom and live with happiness and peace.

Where the Heart Opens

Written by Grandmaster JinBodhi for the modern reader, Where the Heart Opens distills the most practical wisdom from Buddhist teachings. Through true and touching life stories, it guides you to uncover the roots of emotional struggles, health issues, and relationship conflicts—helping you release what binds you and rediscover inner peace.

FAQ

Q:Who is Grandmaster JinBodhi?
A:Grandmaster JinBodhi was born in 1964. He grew up in poverty and suffered from frequent illnesses during childhood. At the age of seven, he encountered an enlightened teacher and embarked on the path of Buddhist cultivation, through which his health was restored. By way of deep and sustained practice, Grandmaster came to understand the path of awakening and liberation, and developed powerful, auspicious energy to help others. On August 3, 1991, Grandmaster JinBodhi formally began teaching the dharma, founded the Bodhi Meditation organization, and openly shared his years of cultivation methods with those suffering from illness. This marked the beginning of a lifelong journey of teaching dharma and benefiting sentient beings.
Q:Where did Grandmaster JinBodhi begin his international teaching journey?
A:In 2005, Grandmaster JinBodhi officially began his international dharma-teaching journey in Vancouver, Canada. He later established Bodhi Meditation Centers in countries and regions including Canada, the United States, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand, making his unique methods accessible to the public. Today, beneficiaries of his teachings can be found in more than 50 countries and regions worldwide.
Q:What are the features and methods of the meditation taught by Grandmaster JinBodhi?
A:Grandmaster JinBodhi emphasizes the importance of beginning with meditation practice. Through body-and-mind training, meditation enhances energy, broadens the heart of compassion, and brings about relaxation and inner peace. The result is greater health and happiness, as it helps practitioners understand the laws of Nature, move away from stress and afflictions, improve interpersonal relationships, and promote family harmony and career success. The important meditation methods personally taught by Grandmaster include “The Meditation of Greater Illumination,” “The Meditation of Purity,” various chanting practices, and “The Meditation of Awakening Wisdom,” among others. These methods have attracted and benefited tens of millions of learners worldwide.
Q:On which online platforms does Grandmaster JinBodhi teach Bodhi Meditation?
A:Grandmaster JinBodhi offers Bodhi Meditation courses through online platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, and official websites. He selflessly shares essential wisdom teachings with people around the world, spreading the seeds of compassion to ever more places. Through the internet, people everywhere can learn Bodhi Meditation without limitations of time or location.