This is a really nice meditation and Tibetan Buddhist practice center. I attended several teaching…read morehere and and the visiting Tibetan lama, who speaks English very well, was humble, sincere, and enlightening (ha ha!). The space is beautiful and the other attendees were friendly, but not pushy. They have regular practice on Sunday morning, and some other days, even when the lama is not in town teaching. I felt welcome and comfortable asking questions. There is a bookstore with many books, and other dharma items like prayer flags, incense and statues. I recommend this place if you are are exploring Buddhism.

This awesome place is not only open but thriving since I first started coming here over 20 years…read moreago. They offer an amazing cultural experience with so many visuals its mind blowing. Clean, sweet and spiritual, a great refuge from the hectic world.

I am a health conscious vegan and I frequently eat at Govinda's. They have many vegan options. The…read morefood is served buffet style so you can create your plate as you desire. An excellent salad bar, plus healthy soups and many hot dishes which are not overly oily... I love this place and it is always a good bet for a healthy tasty meal!

It is with sadness I report the monastery has been closed as of February 2018 and the last sisters…read moretransferred to the mother house of their order in Clyde Mo. The façade, an architecturally significant work of early 20th century Tucson, remains. The ground have been repurposed as apartments, called appropriated The Benedictine.

A very welcoming, beautiful and peaceful place to visit.read more

Had a great orientation with a man named Richard. Paid money on the website. Then went to a…read moreWednesday evening seesion. At the start of the walking meditation the guy that was running the meeting snapped at my partner telling not to get too close. He was 5-6 feet away. We have not been back.

An amazing place for revival and peace. The natural desert landscape is lush and awe-inspiring…read more Weekly rhythms are followed and silence is respected. The staff and fellow retreatants are kind. They have all the amenities necessary to enjoy short and long stays and are very accommodating. Be sure to enjoy at least one beautiful sunrise or sunset.

I visited Chofetz Chayim and considered becoming a member. What a great central location to provide…read moreservices to needy and poor folks of Tucson. But you won't find that here. The Synagogue is in a repurposed school and has not been upgraded or modernized in 50 years. It is rather cluttered, furnishings are old and tired, the place could use some attention or just a good thorough cleaning. It appears like the caretakers aren't too keen on stewardship, perhaps. The Congregation seems to be heavily focused raising money, it is very conservative with old ideas which goes way beyond "orthodox." Despite being in this area for nigh a half century, there is nothing in the way of community outreach and few people in the neighborhood know the place exists. Sadly, I could not find it on my first visit and those I asked in the neighborhood (I was on foot) directed me to another place down the street. Too bad, because this Synagogue has all the ingredients to do amazing work on G-d's behalf -- a commercial kitchen, big meeting hall, several classrooms, plenty of land to build a community center. Unfortunately, I discovered they seem to be all about receiving and not giving. They have a big, beautiful bathhouse -- for their members and an expected donation. If only they built another for the many Tucson homeless. I wish I could say this was a beacon of hope, kindness, and charity. I wish I was writing about free meals, counseling services, no-cost religious classes, and well. . . joy. This is not that place. If you're looking to spend a few thousand to do a jaunt to Israel, then you won't be disappointed.

The "bathhouse" the fake reviewer posted about is called a mikvah. That alone is an indication…read morethat that review was a hatchet job. This shul has less emphasis on money than any shul I know of to date. It is a low key "shetl" type shul. And whether or not you "fit in" with orthodoxy, the Rabbi is one of the most brilliant I've ever met.

Great place for a family gathering, centrally located in the heart of Tucson.... very nice kitchen…read moreand bar inside the premises.

Yelp The Knight of…read moreColumbus Tucson Tucson Blvd. chapter was established in the early 1980's though the original organization was founded in Connecticut Oct. 2, 1881. The founder proposed establishing an organization to prevent Catholic men from entering secret societies antithetical to Church teaching, uniting Catholic men and helping families of deceased members. Regardless of the original history, the current establishment is used as an event center with their giant room, kitchen, full bar and outside patio space available to be rented out to individuals in the community. The space is easily customizable with options available to rent and hire equipment and staff. The parking is also easily accessible right off Tucson BLVD able to accommodate a lot of guests. The staff was friendly and organized. The center itself was well kept with clean and available amenities.

If you're looking for a place that is welcoming and honest, Damascus Road is a good choice. Staff…read moremake a point of being transparent about their struggles and share their lives. Their leadership and service opportunities are based on maturity, not age, so it's one of the few places I've been to where a teenager could lead older adults.