SO TO ZEN - Shasta Abbey

158 Sōtō Zenmonastics, the Order includes lay ministers throughout the world.The Head of the Order is Rev. Master Daizui MacPhillamy; itsinternational headquarters are at Shasta Abbey. The Order publishesThe Journal of the Order of Buddhist Contemplativesquarterly.ABOUT THE MONASTERIESOF THE ORDERShasta Abbey, located on sixteen forested acres near MountShasta city in northern California, is a seminary for the Buddhistpriesthood and training monastery for both lay and monasticBuddhists and visitors. It was established in 1970 by Rev. MasterP.T.N.H. Jiyu-Kennett, who was Abbess and spiritual directoruntil her death in 1996. Buddhist training at Shasta Abbey is basedon the practice of Serene Reflection Meditation and the keeping ofthe Buddhist Precepts. The monastery is home to over 30 ordainedmale and female monks and its Abbot is Rev. Master Ek‡ Little, asenior disciple of Rev. Master Jiyu-Kennett.Guests and visitors follow a schedule that is similarto that of the monastic community, providing a balance of sittingmeditation, work, ceremonial, and instruction in Buddhism. Theschedule allows the mind of meditation to be cultivated and maintainedthroughout all aspects of daily life. Retreat guests stay atthe AbbeyÕs guest house, which accommodates about 40 people.All meals are vegetarian and are prepared in the Abbey kitchen. Astay at Shasta Abbey allows visitors to set aside their usual daily