Henry Walker-West"I found the practice of no distractions to be very powerful. The Shingi strips away so many of the things we use to take ourselves out of the present, to distract ourselves from what is."READ MORE Christina"Tassajara has nurtured me in so many dimensions: spiritually, mentally, and physically"READ MORE Ada"Being at Tassajara this summer has helped me to fully engage with each thing for its own sake. My school has a quote: ‘The desert has a deep personality...you can hear it if you listen.’ Tassajara has a similar sense."READ MORE Sarah"I love living so closely with the elements here—it makes us human. Practicing with the land has also supported my practice in the zendo."READ MORE Nadav"Tassajara has opened the door for me to Buddhism. In a polarized world...meditation helps me stay centered and true to my values."READ MORE James"My summer at Tassajara has kindled something very deep within me. I left with a sense of so much more meaning to life."READ MORE Kotaro“Even after returning to Japan, I continue to find the spirit of zazen in all the things I do.”READ MORE Michael“Tassajara offers breathtaking hikes, hidden waterfalls, and a sense of stillness that feels surreal. It’s a rare kind of true escape.”READ MORE Gerry"Tassajara was the gift I didn’t know I needed. This is a safe space where people can be their authentic selves."READ MORE Apply to be a Tassajara Summer Student here.Follow us on Instagram at @tassajaratales to get a peek into student residential life.
