Shasta Abbey

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

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:

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 w

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

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 on

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 on

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 on

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 on

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 on

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 on

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 on

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 co

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 t

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 Twi

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 mu

Podcast Programming Update

Rev. Allard introduces a new programming idea for the Shasta Abbey Podcast.  New podcast email: podcast@shastaabbey.org

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 l

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

Law of Karma Retreat: Talk 6, Karma and Past Lives

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

Law of Karma Retreat: Talk 5, Rebirth and 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