Throughout the year, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center offers many ways for practitioners to discover and deepen their Zen practice. Practice Periods Practice periods offer a rare opportunity for experienced practitioners to immerse themselves in the intimacy and rigor of monastic practice at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. Summer Practice An opportunity for beginning and experienced Zen students to live, work, and practice at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center from April–September at no cost.