GerrySummer 2024 Student"Tassajara was the gift I didn’t know I needed. This is a safe space where people can be their authentic selves."READ MORE SarahOne-year student "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 NadavSummer 2024 Student"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 JamesSummer 2024 Student"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 KotaroSummer 2024 International Student“Even after returning to Japan, I continue to find the spirit of zazen in all the things I do.”READ MORE MichaelSummer 2024 Student“Tassajara offers breathtaking hikes, hidden waterfalls, and a sense of stillness that feels surreal. It’s a rare kind of true escape.”READ MORE Apply to be a Tassajara Summer Student here.Follow us on Instagram at @tassajaratales to get a peek into student residential life.