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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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- Dogen as an Ordinary Monk · 8 minRev. Master Zensho Roberson is the resident priest in St. Maries, Idaho. He travels to Sandpoint once a month where he leads the Sandpoint Meditation Group. During his visit to…
- INTERVIEW: Rev. Master Rokuzan Kroenke · 35 minRev. Master Rokuzan is a disciple of Rev. Master Jiyu and trained at Shasta Abbey as a novice and senior monk. He is now the Prior of the Columbia Zen Buddhist Priory in Columbia…
- Wisdom and Compassion · 22 minRev. Master Meian Elbert, Abbess of Shasta Abbey, talks about how Wisdom and Compassion are the two pillars of Zen and how we need both equally. This talk was given at Shasta…
- A Coil of Rope · 32 minRev. Allard Kieres uses an ancient Indian story of a coil of rope being mistaken for a poisonous snake and compares this to our experience of the self. This talk was given at…
- Prajnaparamita Great Wisdom, Part 4: Rev Master Jiyu and Women’s Training · 1 h 9 minRev. 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…
- Royal Ease · 11 minRev. 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…
- The Purpose of Our Practice · 19 minRev. 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…
- A Bigger View · 23 minRev. 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…
- Kindness · 27 minRev. 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…
- The Scripture of the Buddha’s Last Teachings, Talk 7: Theories and Opinions, The Four Noble Truths and The Dharma-Body of the Tathagata · 25 minRev. 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…
- The Scripture of the Buddha’s Last Teachings Retreat, Talk 6: Mindfulness, Meditation and Discriminate Wisdom · 30 minRev. 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…
- The Scripture of the Buddha’s Last Teachings Retreat, Talk 5: Contentment & Devotion to Progress · 27 minRev. 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…
- The Scripture of the Buddha’s Last Teachings Retreat, Talk 4: Impermanence, Modesty & Anger · 25 minRev. 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…
- The Scripture of the Buddha’s Last Teachings Retreat, Talk 3, Governing our minds well · 21 minRev. 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…
- The Scripture of the Buddha’s Last Teachings Retreat, Talk 2 on the Precepts · 20 minRev. 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…
- Introduction to the Scripture of the Buddha’s Last Teachings Retreat, Talk 1 · 22 minRev. 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…
- Stillness in Daily Life · 21 minRev. 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…
- Non Action–Non Seeking · 17 minRev. 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…
- Interview with Rev. Master Oswin Hollenbeck · 19 minRev. 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…
- How to Cultivate Trust in the Buddha’s Teaching: Part 2 · 34 minRev. 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…







