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Welcome to Shasta Abbey
Shasta Abbey is a Buddhist monastery in the Serene Reflection Meditation (Soto Zen) Tradition. A monastery of the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives, it was founded by Rev. Master Jiyu-Kennett in 1970 as a training place for Buddhist monks, male and female, and a place of practice for lay people. We offer the Dharma to all who wish to come. Please see our Visiting Section.

The monastery, located near the town of Mount Shasta in northern California, offers retreats, ceremonies, teaching and spiritual counseling, as well as the opportunity to train within a monastic schedule. This website offers Dharma Talks, scriptures and religious writings that you will find in the Teachings Section as well as information on the life of the Four-fold Sangha throughout these pages. Please note you may translate this page into other languages by clicking here. We welcome your interest, comments, and feedback.

Dharma Chakra Coming Events Dharma Chakra Recent Talks Dharma Chakra Coming Retreats

Wesak Vigil Ceremony
May 19, 2012
3:30 pm


Ceremony of
the Eveof Wesak
(Nine Lessons and Carols)
May 19, 2012
7:00 pm

Festival of Wesak
May 20, 2012
10:30 am


Festival of Remembrance
on Memorial Day

May 27, 2012
10:30 am

The Real World Is Just Where You Are:
Unconditional and Consistent Practice

Rev. Master Daishin Yalon
May 13, 2012
Listen/Download


Conditions Are Not Separate From The Way
Rev. Master Meian Elbert
May 6, 2012,
Listen/Download


Letting Go
Rev. Master Shiko Rom
April 22, 2012
Listen/Download

Wesak Celebratory Retreat
May 18 - 20, 2012


Introductory Retreat
June 1 - 3, 2012


Teachings of Reverend Master Jiyu-Kennett Retreat
June 17 - 24, 2012


Introduction to Serene Reflection Meditation Retreat
July 10 - 15


Serene Reflection
Meditation Retreat

July 25 - 29

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                                                                 Happy Wesak!
With very best wishes from Rev. Meian and the Community of Shasta Abbey



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The Friends of Shasta Abbey (FOSA) is sponsoring a work day on Saturday, May 12 from
9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Please come work with us to prepare the Abbey for Wesak! There will be indoor work as well as outdoor work to do. And lunch will be provided. Please feel free to join us for the whole day or part of the day. We will meet at the Dining Hall at 9:30 AM, but if you come later, please look for Bob Johnson, since he will be coordinating the work assignments. We look forward to seeing you at the Abbey. In gratitude, FOSA

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