I’m Scott Tusa,
A Buddhist meditation teacher and practitioner who has spent the last 23 years exploring how to embody and live meaningfully through the Buddhist path.
At age sixteen, my mother's death sparked a deep longing for healing and spiritual wisdom that eventually led me to Tibetan Buddhism. I spent my early twenties seeking out and learning from a variety of Tibetan Buddhist masters, and was ordained by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama as a Buddhist monk at age twenty-eight.
I spent the next nine years as a monk, deepening my understanding of the Dharma, engaging in solitary meditation retreats, and continuing my studies with teachers in India, Nepal, and the United States, including my main teachers Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Tsoknyi Rinpoche.
Since 2008, I have been teaching Buddhist meditation in group and one-to-one settings in the United States, Europe, Latin America, and online, bringing Buddhist wisdom to modern meditators, helping them to deepen and develop more confidence in their practice.
Interviews
DENtalks Podcast:
Scott Tusa - To Monk or Not To Monk
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“I can say unequivocally that meeting Scott has changed my life in ways that I did not imagine possible. Scott has enabled me to be grounded, and to truly inhabit myself and my life.”
Serena Bai
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"The biggest problem that I have had is doubt. Am I doing it right? Is this what is supposed to be happening? I have found Scott to be very patient, compassionate and understanding. I appreciate his work with me."
Steve Moore
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“Scott is able to clearly explain complex Buddhist teachings and bridge it´s practices to the present day. Quickly we have been able to develop a very deep level of honest communication.”
Jaye Moyer
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"Under Scott's mentorship, I have gleaned powerful insights about how to use embodied awareness practices to heal emotional wounds, and have the ongoing benefit of his support.”
Renee S. Tamraz
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"My practice feels more meaningful and robust than ever. What I appreciate about Scott is his direct teaching style, his relatability, and especially his gentle and caring nature."
Fawn cheng
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“Scott's guidance has been incredibly beneficial, opening up space for the emotional wounds and anxieties that previously made meditation seem inaccessible to me.”
Devon Church
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“I was drawn to Scott because of my wish to incorporate traditional teachings from Tibetan Buddhism into a “modern” life. I´ve witnessed Scott modeling this possibility and teaching others along the way."
Marsha Fuller
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“One of the best decisions I ever made was to begin mentoring sessions with Scott. Because of this my daily meditation practice is flourishing – and nourishing every aspect of my life.”
Colleen Loehr
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“Mentoring with Scott has helped me to cultivate a more consistent practice, and with Scott's guidance, my practice has expanded and deepened in ways I wasn't even expecting.”
Elisa Lehrman
