Shasta Abbey

Teachings about Buddhist practice in the Serene Reflection Meditation (Soto Zen) tradition from the monks at Shasta Abbey Buddhist Monastery.Learn more at: shastaabbey.orgVideo recordings of talks are uploaded to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ShastaAbbeyDharmaTalksfind us on twitter: @shastaabbeyfacebook & instagram

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Wednesday · 43 min
INTERVIEW: Rev. Sanshin Alexander
Rev. Sanshin Alexander is a monk from the monastic community of Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey in Northumberland, UK. He visited Shasta Abbey for five months during 2026. This interview took place in July 2026. YouTube: n/a Twitter/X: @shastaabbey Contact: podcast@shastaabbey.org
October 11 · 1 hr 9 min
Prajnaparamita Great Wisdom, Part 4: Rev Master Jiyu and Women’s Training
Rev. Oswin Hollenbeck concludes his series on Prajnaparamita by talking about Rev. Master Jiyu and women in Buddhist practice. This talk was given at Shasta Abbey on August 16, 2026. YouTube: https://youtu.be/X6RwE5rdqVw Twitter/X: @shastaabbey Contact: podcast@shastaabbey.org
October 4 · 11 min
Royal Ease
Rev. Valeria Allison shares some thoughts about Kanzeon Bodhisattva. This talk was given at Shasta Abbey on Sunday August 9, 2026. YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZzBtPX4hI-M Twitter/X: @shastaabbey Contact: podcast@shastaabbey.org
September 27 · 19 min
The Purpose of Our Practice
Rev. Master Meian Elbert, Abbess of Shasta Abbey, examines 'why do we do our practice?' This talk was given at Shasta Abbey on Sunday August 2, 2026. YouTube: https://youtu.be/f7J9AgNxo14 Twitter/X: @shastaabbey Contact: podcast@shastaabbey.org
September 20 · 22 min
A Bigger View
Rev. Astor Douglas uses the image of an aperture to encourage us to 'open our eyes' and 'broaden our view' to the conditions of our lives. This talk was given at Shasta Abbey on Sunday July 26, 2026. YouTube: https://youtu.be/_uz78gdhxuo Twitter/X: @shastaabbey Contact: podcast@shastaabbey.org
September 13 · 27 min
Kindness
Rev. Margaret Clyde talks about Kshitigarbha, known as Jizo in Japanese Buddhism, on the yearly festival in honor of him. She talks about his vows and virtues and how he exemplifies the kindness that we all aspire to. This talk was given at Shasta Abbey on Sunday July 19, 2026. YouTube: https://youtu.be/5ft0Ohk9wFI Twitter/X: @shastaabbey contact: podcast@shastaabbey.org
September 9 · 24 min
The Scripture of the Buddha’s Last Teachings, Talk 7: Theories and Opinions, The Four Noble Truths and The Dharma-Body of the Tathagata
Rev. Ando Mueller leads a retreat during the week of August 16, 2026 on the Scripture of the Buddha's Last Teaching. As the Buddha lay upon his death bed, he gave one final sermon to encourage his disciples, both monastic and lay, to persevere in their training and find the Truth for themselves. His very final words, "quickly seek your liberation, be a lamp unto yourself, always seek to get back on the path," remains a rallying cry to this day. YouTube: https://youtu.be/cpvJnCLonM4?list=PLefIv_SMkaxM7znyIQ1Rl2W6HfwL8d2YE Twitter/X: @shastaabbey contact: podcast@shastaabbey.org
September 6 · 29 min
The Scripture of the Buddha’s Last Teachings Retreat, Talk 6: Mindfulness, Meditation and Discriminate Wisdom
Rev. Ando Mueller leads a retreat during the week of August 16, 2026 on the Scripture of the Buddha's Last Teaching. As the Buddha lay upon his death bed, he gave one final sermon to encourage his disciples, both monastic and lay, to persevere in their training and find the Truth for themselves. His very final words, "quickly seek your liberation, be a lamp unto yourself, always seek to get back on the path," remains a rallying cry to this day. YouTube: https://youtu.be/PwNq8G2kXXU?list=PLefIv_SMkaxM7znyIQ1Rl2W6HfwL8d2YE Twitter/X: @shastaabbey contact: podcast@shastaabbey.org
September 2 · 27 min
The Scripture of the Buddha’s Last Teachings Retreat, Talk 5: Contentment & Devotion to Progress
Rev. Ando Mueller leads a retreat during the week of August 16, 2026 on the Scripture of the Buddha's Last Teaching. As the Buddha lay upon his death bed, he gave one final sermon to encourage his disciples, both monastic and lay, to persevere in their training and find the Truth for themselves. His very final words, "quickly seek your liberation, be a lamp unto yourself, always seek to get back on the path," remains a rallying cry to this day. YouTube: https://youtu.be/_NJkl-a_IQc?list=PLefIv_SMkaxM7znyIQ1Rl2W6HfwL8d2YE Twitter/X: @shastaabbey contact: podcast@shastaabbey.org
August 30 · 25 min
The Scripture of the Buddha’s Last Teachings Retreat, Talk 4: Impermanence, Modesty & Anger
Rev. Ando Mueller leads a retreat during the week of August 16, 2026 on the Scripture of the Buddha's Last Teaching. As the Buddha lay upon his death bed, he gave one final sermon to encourage his disciples, both monastic and lay, to persevere in their training and find the Truth for themselves. His very final words, "quickly seek your liberation, be a lamp unto yourself, always seek to get back on the path," remains a rallying cry to this day. YouTube: https://youtu.be/zy9hb-IeHJk?list=PLefIv_SMkaxM7znyIQ1Rl2W6HfwL8d2YE Twitter/X: @shastaabbey contact: podcast@shastaabbey.org
August 27 · 20 min
The Scripture of the Buddha’s Last Teachings Retreat, Talk 3, Governing our minds well
Rev. Ando Mueller leads a retreat during the week of August 16, 2026 on the Scripture of the Buddha's Last Teaching. As the Buddha lay upon his death bed, he gave one final sermon to encourage his disciples, both monastic and lay, to persevere in their training and find the Truth for themselves. His very final words, "quickly seek your liberation, be a lamp unto yourself, always seek to get back on the path," remains a rallying cry to this day. YouTube: https://youtu.be/4ICIs42UR5k?list=PLefIv_SMkaxM7znyIQ1Rl2W6HfwL8d2YE Twitter/X: @shastaabbey contact: podcast@shastaabbey.org
August 23 · 19 min
The Scripture of the Buddha’s Last Teachings Retreat, Talk 2 on the Precepts
Rev. Ando Mueller leads a retreat during the week of August 16, 2026 on the Scripture of the Buddha's Last Teaching. As the Buddha lay upon his death bed, he gave one final sermon to encourage his disciples, both monastic and lay, to persevere in their training and find the Truth for themselves. His very final words, "quickly seek your liberation, be a lamp unto yourself, always seek to get back on the path," remains a rallying cry to this day. YouTube: https://youtu.be/ACLLHdhKcI0 Twitter/X: @shastaabbey contact: podcast@shastaabbey.org
August 19 · 21 min
Introduction to the Scripture of the Buddha’s Last Teachings Retreat, Talk 1
Rev. Ando Mueller leads a retreat during the week of August 16, 2026 on the Scripture of the Buddha's Last Teaching. As the Buddha lay upon his death bed, he gave one final sermon to encourage his disciples, both monastic and lay, to persevere in their training and find the Truth for themselves. His very final words, "quickly seek your liberation, be a lamp unto yourself, always seek to get back on the path," remains a rallying cry to this day. YouTube: N/A Twitter/X: @shastaabbey contact: podcast@shastaabbey.org
August 16 · 21 min
Stillness in Daily Life
Rev. Master Meian Elbert, Abbess of Shasta Abbey, talks about how we get caught on the treadmill of busyness, distractions, and endless lists. She explores why we feel compelled to constantly fill our lives with activity—from social media to overworking—and how it quietly drives our stress and suffering (dukkha). This talk was given at Shasta Abbey on Sunday July 12, 2026. YouTube: https://youtu.be/8srPUrFP_FU Twitter/X: @shastaabbey contact: podcast@shastaabbey.org
August 9 · 17 min
Non Action–Non Seeking
Rev. Sanshin Alexander is a visiting monk from the community of Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey in Northumberland UK, and a disciple of Rev. Master Daishin Morgan. In this talk he explores Dogen's phrase 'This is the merit of non-action and non seeking. The awakening to True Wisdom." and how this applies to us in our daily practice. This talk was given at Shasta Abbey on Sunday July 5, 2026. YouTube: https://youtu.be/e9vdbBchqTI Twitter/X: @shastaabbey email: podcast@shastaabbey.org
August 5 · 19 min
Interview with Rev. Master Oswin Hollenbeck
Rev. Allard interviews Rev. Master Oswin, asking questions about monastic life and his advice for training. This interview took place on July 8, 2026. YouTube: N/A Twitter/X: @shastaabbey
August 2 · 34 min
How to Cultivate Trust in the Buddha’s Teaching: Part 2
Rev. Enya Sapp continues with the theme of cultivating faith and trust in the Buddha's teaching. The Practice frees us from the obstacles of our suffering, but we must have the trust to be willing to put the teachings into practice. This talk was given at Shasta Abbey on Sunday June 21, 2026. YouTube: https://youtu.be/Iubb5gX4zUk Twitter/X: @shastaabbey
July 29 · 2 min
Podcast Programming Update
Rev. Allard introduces a new programming idea for the Shasta Abbey Podcast. New podcast email: podcast@shastaabbey.org
July 26 · 20 min
Vigor–Joyful effort
Rev. Daishin Yalon talks about the Buddhist virtue of joyful effort or Virya in Sanskrit. He encourages us to cultivate a stillness within the activity of our every day lives that is bright and energetic. This talk was given at Shasta Abbey on Sunday, June 14, 2026. YouTube: https://youtu.be/W_lQt1OdkLI Twitter/X: @shastaabbey
July 22 · 24 min
Law of Karma Retreat: Talk 7, Relative and Absolute Truth in Relation to Karma
Rev. Amanda Robertson led a week long retreat at Shasta Abbey, June 21-28 2026, looking at the Buddha's teaching of Karma. Her talks guide us toward how we can work with Karma in our own practice, and understand it for ourselves. YouTube: https://youtu.be/8KE_eHi62Uc Twitter/X: @shastaabbey

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