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Dharma Talks by Senior Teachers of Buddhism
The Dharma is a many-faceted jewel. Each Senior Teacher offers her or his experience in, and insight into, the Dharma in talks on a range of topics. Talks are listed below following each teacher's name and photo. You may select a teacher from the following list and go directly to his or her Dharma talks. Select “Listen” to hear the Dharma talk, or on “Read” to open the pdf. To download the files, right click (control/click on Mac) and select “Download Linked File”.

Teachers: Reverend Master Daishin Yalon, Reverend Master Jisho Perry, Reverend Master Shiko Rom, Reverend Master Chosei Swann, Reverend Master Kodo Kay, Reverend Master Hubert Nearman.

RM Daishin Yalon Dharma Talks by Reverend Master Daishin Yalon, Vice Abbott
Reverend Master Daishin Yalon is a Dharma Heir of Rev. Master Jiyu-Kennett. He was ordained a monk in 1974 and was transmitted by Rev. Master Jiyu in 1975. He served as Chief Cook for more than 20 years, as well as Bursar, Extern Sacristan, and Chief Instructor. A selection of his talks is available below. For access to additional talks, please use the Archive page.
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Great Master Dogen's Three Minds
Rev. Master Daishin Yalon

Listen/Download 09-05-10 30 min 10 MB
Series: The Platform Sutra Retreat
Rev. Master Daishin Yalon
Link to
List of Talks
2010 7 Talks and Scripture
Recitation Text Available
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The Mind and Heart of Transferring Merit
Rev. Master Daishin Yalon

Listen/Download 06-27-10 29 min 10 MB
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The Sutra of the Arrow
Rev. Master Daishin Yalon

Listen/Download 05-09-10 35 min 12 MB
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True Wisdom
Rev. Master Daishin Yalon


Listen/Download 04/04/10 32 min 18 MB
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Compassion in Our Daily Life
Rev. Master Daishin Yalon


Listen/Download 02/21/10 35 min 12 MB
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Reflections on Gratitude on Founder's Day
Rev. Master Daishin Yalon

Listen/Download 11/01/09 36 min 20 MB
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More Reflections on Aspects of Meditation
Rev. Master Daishin Yalon

Listen/Download 10/25/09 32 min 11 MB
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The Merit of Our Training
Rev. Master Daishin Yalon


Listen/Download 10/18/09 37 min 12 MB
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Reflections on Aspects of Meditation
Rev. Master Daishin Yalon

Listen/Download 10/11/09 39 min 13 MB
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Reflections on the Litany of Bodhidharma
Rev. Master Daishin Yalon

Listen/Download 10/04/09 28 min 16 MB
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The History and Practice of the Precepts
Rev. Daishin Yalon

Listen/Download 03-26-07 38 min 20 MB
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On Kshtigarbha
Rev. Master Daishin Yalon

Listen/Download 07/29/07 36 min 12 MB
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Letting Go of "I-Me-Mine"
Rev. Master Daishin Yalon


Listen/Download 07/22/07 42 min 15 MB

Series: The Diamond Sutra Retreat
Rev. Master Daishin Yalon


Link to
List of Talks
2006 7 Talks and Scripture Recitation Available
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My Karma
Rev. Master Daishin Yalon

Listen/Download 08/06/06 43 min 14 MB
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Coming Together
Rev. Master Daishin Yalon


Listen/Download 08/28/05 40 min 13 MB
Series: Instructions for the Chief Cook Retreat
Rev. Master Daishin Yalon
Link to
List of Talks
2003 4 Talks Available
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Contentment
Rev. Master Daishin Yalon

Listen/Download 03/19/00 30 min 17 MB
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The Mealtime Ceremony
Rev. Master Daishin Yalon

Listen/Download 1997 61 min 20 MB
Jisho Perry Dharma talks by Reverend Master Jisho Perry
Reverend Master Jisho Perry was ordained in 1971, transmitted the following year by Rev. Master Jiyu-Kennett and is one of her Dharma Heirs. He established the Santa Barbara Buddhist Priory and Pine Mountain Buddhist Temple on her behalf. He spent more than half of his 39 years as a monk in those temples. He has been a member of the Shasta Abbey community since 2001 and is currently Chief Monastic Instructor. A selection of his talks is available below. For access to additional talks, please use the Archive page.


audio What Isn't Born and What is Reborn
Rev. Master Jisho Perry
Listen/Download 05-30-10 31 min 11 MB
audio Endarkenment
Rev. Master Jisho Perry
Listen/Download 11-23-08 50 min 17 MB
audio Reflections of the Litany of Bodhidharma
Rev. Master Jisho Perry
Listen/Download 10-05-08 32 min 11 MB
audio Reflections on Bodhidharma Bodhisattva
Rev. Master Jisho Perry
Listen/Download 10-08-06 45 min 15 MB
audio On Cleansing Karma
Rev. Master Jisho Perry
Listen/Download 06-25-06 60 min 20 MB
audio Our Spiritual Purpose
Rev. Master Jisho Perry
Listen/Download 03-12-06 58 min 20 MB
audio Learning to Listen
Rev. Master Jisho Perry
Listen/Download 08-11-05 45 min 15 MB
Shiko Rom Dharma talks by Reverend Master Shiko Rom
Reverend Master Shiko is a Dharma Heir of Rev. Master Jiyu-Kennett. She was ordained a monk in 1973 and was transmitted by Rev. Master Jiyu in 1976. She is currently Guestmaster. Rev. Master Shiko was responsible for Shasta Abbey Press, and has also served as Prior and Infirmarian. A selection of her talks is available below. For access to additional talks, please use the Archive page.
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Perseverance, the Great Ocean of Meditation
and Asking for Help
Rev. Master Shiko Rom

Listen/Download 08-29-10 31 min 10 MB
audio Reflection on Segaki
Rev. Master Shiko Rom
Listen/Download 09-24-06 43 min 15 MB
audio Being Content with One's Own Training
Rev. Master Shiko Rom
Listen/Download 10-22-03 50 min 17 MB
audio The Mealitime Ceremonial
Rev. Master Shiko Rom
Listen/Download 04-15-00 50 min 17 MB
audio Growing Faith Throught Perseverance
Rev. Master Shiko Rom
Listen/Download 07-25-99 50 min 7 MB
audio The Koan of Anger
Rev. Master Shiko Rom
Listen/Download 04-21-99 43 min 16 MB
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choseiSwann Dharma Talks by Reverend Master Chosei Swann
Reverend Master Choseu is a Dharma Heir of Rev. Master Jiyu-Kennett. He was ordained a monk in 1974 and was transmitted by Rev. Master Jiyu in 1976. He is currently Extern Sacristan and Meditation Hall Director. He has also served as Guestmaster and Chief Cook.
audio On Kshtigarbha
Rev. Master Chosei Swann
Listen/Download 08-01-99 53 min 12 MB
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Kodo Kay Dharma Talks by Reverend Master Kodo Kay
Reverend Master Kodo is a Dharma Heir of Rev. Master Jiyu-Kennett. She was ordained a monk in 1985 and was transmitted by Rev. Master Jiyu in 1991. She is currently the Abbey's Prior. She has also served as Guestmaster, Chief Cook and Infirmarian. A selection of her talks is available below. For access to additional talks, please use the Archive page.
Format Topic/Title Select Date Length File Size
audio Teachings on Cease from Evil
Rev. Master Kodo Kay
Listen/Download 08-05-07 38 min 13 MB
audio Gratitude
Rev. Master Kodo Kay
Listen/Download 03-15-97 45 min 16 MB
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Hubert Nearman Dharma Talks by Reverend Master Hubert Nearman
Reverend Master Hubert is a Dharma Heir of Rev. Master Jiyu-Kennett. He was ordained a monk in 1988 and was transmitted by Rev. Master Jiyu in 1992. He has translated the Shobogenzo, as well as numerous scriptures and religious texts. A selection of his talks is available below. For access to additional talks, please use the Archive page.
audio Mountains, Rivers and the Great Earth
Rev. Master Hubert Nearman
Listen/Download 10-12-03 49 min 16 MB
audio On Renunciation
Rev. Master Hubert Nearman
Listen/Download 1998 35 min 12 MB
audio The Most Excellent Mirror - Samadhi
Rev. Master Hubert Nearman
Listen/Download no date 78 min 27 MB
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