Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
39171 Tassajara Road, Carmel Valley, California, United States
About the Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, located at 39171 Tassajara Road in Carmel Valley, California, is a unique institution that serves as a lodging, place of worship, and tourist attraction. Founded in 1967 by Shunryu Suzuki Roshi as Zenshinji, Tassajara is a Zen training temple that offers intensive practice periods in the fall and winter.
After being closed to guests for four years due to Covid and staffing issues, Tassajara is now once again able to offer a limited number of rooms for guests as part of teacher-led retreats and Zen Practice Weeks in Summer 2024. Visitors can sign up for these retreats and events on the institution's website.
Tassajara also welcomes applications for work practice from April 10 to September 26, 2024, for both returning SFZC students and new students with a Zen teacher recommendation. Additionally, there are residential and apprenticeship programs available at Green Gulch Farm, although City Center will not be accepting applications during the Beginners Mind Temple renovation project in 2024.
During Spring and Summer 2024, Tassajara is open to the public with a limited number of retreats and Zen Practice Weeks, providing visitors with the opportunity to immerse themselves in Zen practice in the tranquil setting of the Ventana Wilderness.
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39171 Tassajara Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924, United States
Reviews of Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
"Remote, incredible people. If you're into Zen Buddhism, join them for meditation practice with rare precision and thorough traditional forms. If you're into hot springs and a great place to be in the wilderness, go during the "guest" season (spring/summer/beginning of fall months). Can't recommend it enough."
"A unique place of beauty & serenity. Tasty vegetarian meals, simple cabins, hot springs, stunning scenery, and kind people (both staff & guests). If you need time off the grid to recharge, stay a few days at Tassajara. Optional Zen Buddhist dharma talks, meditation from the Zen Buddhist priests, monks of the SF Zen Center. Take a 4-wheel drive on the unpaved, steep, winding road up to the center."
"Tassajara nested in the Ventana Wilderness is a very special place. Not only it is the oldest Japanese Buddhist Zen monastery in the US, it has a very spiritual, calm flowing energy. You will find many regular guests return every summer to seek solace and comfort -in the morning/evening meditations, in the rolling trails and rumbling creeks, in the soothing natural hot baths, or in the delicious and nutritious meals. It’s a true gem in the wilderness."
"It's a quiet place with cabins you can rent and other types of lodging. Toilets only in some cabins (or all maybe) but no door. Cabin is comfortable and clean. There is a hot spring fed spa room, mens and women's sides. If you need services, A/C, etc. etc. you may not understand this place. It may be a stretch for you but keep an open mind, talk to other guests during lunch or dinner, 1-2 nights is enough time to start appreciating it unless you're really enjoying the serenity of it all. It's got a few trails but can't go too far. Cars can make it but sometimes it depends on the time of year (and the car), summer shouldn't be a problem. Truck (4x4) is a better choice in the winter. Motorcycles best if dual sport or knobby's regardless of time of year, I would have a few scary moments on a street tire, dirt is too loose. The people studying are all very nice and observe some silent periods but the guests are there mostly to experience it. The food is just a step above awesome. I couldn't find one thing I didn't like and regret not buying the cookbook, buy the book. You can also donate a little by adding it to your bill. Call in advance for info since things like wildfires etc. can affect the area and air quality. Don't pack for a trip, try to get it down to a small carryon or travel bag. No cell, computer etc. C'mon people."
"Very remote setting, similar to hiking in Arroyo Secco. Very clean, but spartan rooms. No electricity; kerosene lanterns give a warm glow. Three delicious vegetarian meals a day. Baths are the real deal--reminds me so much of being in Japan!"
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