In honour of the memory of Rev. Master Jishō, and with gratitude for his life of teaching, we offer this article which is an edited transcript of a talk given at Shasta Abbey in 2007. I do have … Continue reading →
This article was first published in the April–June 2023 Berkeley Buddhist Priory Newsletter. The whole purpose of Buddhism is to teach us how we can transform our lives. Buddhist training is actually a step by step process in … Continue reading →
A transcript of a talk which was given after the Renunciation Festival at Reading Priory in January 2022. One of the more powerful statements of the Renunciation is the begging bowl or alms bowl. It forms one of … Continue reading →
This is an edited version of a talk given at Shasta Abbey in May 2018, kindly transcribed by Kristy Kette. Today we’ve had a Meditation Sunday, so I’m going to talk about one of my favorite Buddhist teachings, … Continue reading →
Many years ago, at the Shasta Abbey Gift Shop, I saw a fish with a ball in its throat. It was a pendant one could wear around one’s neck. I thought, “Why would anyone want one of these? Recently a … Continue reading →
I would like to share with you some thoughts on gratitude and karma. It’s been coming up for me that karma is always here, and gratitude isn’t—I thought that distinction might be worth talking about. It occurred to me that … Continue reading →
This article is based on a lecture I gave at Shasta Abbey in August 2012 as part of a week-long retreat. This lecture was based on An Outline of Practice by Bodhidharma. This describes four practices that encompass all of … Continue reading →
An extract from Rev. Master Meiten’s third book of Reflections on Practice, ‘Returning to Stillness’. At various times since 2003 when I came to Vancouver Island after over 20 years of living in a monastic setting, there’s been a clear … Continue reading →
Some folks have asked me to say a little something on karma. It happens to be one of my specialties and I can run on for hours. I will try not to do that. I thought you might find it … Continue reading →
From the Introduction: This article is Rev. Master Daizui at his best, exemplifying many of the views and qualities that made him such a deeply valued member of our Order. Using his considerable analytical skills, “What About Karma?” goes into … Continue reading →