Autumn 2020 – Shasta Abbey News for Journal The summer has been cooler than usual, and somewhat unusual, given that during the Covid-19 pandemic we have shifted to online retreats rather than hosting retreats at the monastery. Rev. Master Shiko … Continue reading →
Monastic Visitors: Rev. Master Koten continued his visit until 16th March, when he had to return to Canada (Rev. Master Aurelian and John Hruska drove down to pick him up). He spent a week at Berkeley Buddhist Priory, and Rev. Master … Continue reading →
Shasta Abbey Spring News Precepts Ceremony. On November 23rd, long-time lay resident Adam Heller received the Precepts from Rev. Master Daishin. We were very happy to see Adam take this step in his training. Monastic Guests. On November 28th, Rev. … Continue reading →
The autumn was a quiet time in the monastery. A number of monks were away during September at the monastic sangha gathering at Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey. Several community members visited other temples of the Order in the UK and … Continue reading →
COMMUNITY MEMBERS On April 19, 2019, Rev. Trahearn Platt received Dharma Transmission from Rev. Master Meian. On June 13 and 14, 2019, we had postulant entry ceremonies for Mike Summers and Arunima Dhar. We wish all three well in their training. In … Continue reading →
