Great Master Keizan’s Encouragement to Pure Meditation

Great Master Keizan’s Encouragement to Pure Meditation

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May 17, 2026 · 32 min

About this episode

Rev. Ando Mueller discusses the contributions of Great Master Keizan Jokin to Soto Zen after his memorial festival.

Rev. Ando Mueller talks about Great Master Keizan Jokin after his annual festival memorial. Master Keizan is considered the 'mother' of Soto Zen in Japan and is the monk after Master Dogen who is credited with making the practice accessible to the people. This talk was given at Shasta Abbey on Sunday April 19, 2026. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvV3D6ZfNZs Twitter/X: @shastaabbey

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Guest: Rev. Ando Mueller

Topics covered

  • Soto Zen
  • meditation
  • Buddhism
  • spirituality
  • Great Master Keizan

Keywords

  • Great Master Keizan
  • Soto Zen
  • meditation
  • Rev. Ando Mueller
  • Buddhism

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Organizations: Shasta Abbey

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