Everyday Zen Podcast

Diamond Sutra – Talk 1 (2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:41:39 +0000

Norman gives the first of five talks on the Diamond Sutra, based on Red Pine’s translation (2002) to the Dharma Seminar on Nov 4, 2026. See also Norman’s previous series of talks on the Diamond Sutra in 2000 and 2008.

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The Second Quarrel at Kosambī

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:34:07 +0000

Norman gives a talk on “The Second Quarrel at Kosambī” to the Dharma Seminar on October 28, 2026, referencing “The Kosambī Chapter” (Mahāvagga 10) in the Vinaya Pitaka.

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Dispute at Kosambī: How to Stop Quarreling (MN 48)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:04:25 +0000

Norman gives a talk on “Dispute at Kosambī: How to Stop Quarreling” to the Dharma Seminar on October 21, 2026, referencing the Kosambiya Sutta: The Mendicants of Kosambī (Majjhima Nikāya 48) and Kakacūpama Sutta: The Simile of the Saw (Majjhima Nikāya 21).

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Going to the Mountains Is Going Home – Mary Mocine

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:09:28 +0000

Mary Mocine offers the talk “Going to the Mountains Is Going Home” to the Dharma Seminar on October 14, 2026. A colleague of Norman Fischer and disciple of Sojun Mel Weitsman, Mary is the founding teacher and retired abbot of Vallejo Zen Center.

In her talk, Mary refers to the “The Mountain Spirit,” from Mountains and Rivers Without End by Gary Snyder.

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Teachings on Social Harmony – All Day Sitting – October 2026

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:18:04 +0000

Norman gives a talk on “Teachings on Social Harmony” at the Everyday Zen All-Day Sitting on October 10, 2026 at Green Gulch Farm, referencing the Cūḷagosiṅga Sutta: the Shorter Discourse in Gosiṅga (Majjhima Nikāya 31).

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Dharma is Immediately Transmitted – Michael Gelfond

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:29:25 +0000

Michael Gelfond gives a talk to the Dharma Seminar on October 7, 2026.

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Reflections on the Teachings of Dogen – Alan Block, Mary Ann Sacksteder, James Flaherty and Jaune Evans

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:22:26 +0000

Alan Block, Mary Ann Sacksteder, James Flaherty and Jaune Evans offer “Reflections on the Teachings of Dōgen” to the Dharma Seminar on September 30, 2026, as the concluding talk to a two-month series on the core texts and teaching of Dōgen.

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Zazen and Subjectivity – All Day Sitting – September 2026

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:29:42 +0000

Norman gives a dharma talk on “Zazen and Subjectivity ” to the Everyday Zen All Day Sitting, September 2026 at Green Gulch Farm.

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Dōgen and the Implicit – James Flaherty

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:11:03 +0000

James Flaherty gives a talk on “Dōgen and the Implicit” to the Dharma Seminar on Sept 16, 2026, referencing Dōgen’s “Bendōwa.”

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Dōgen’s Treasure Store Opens – Mary Ann Sacksteder and Jaune Evans

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:43:53 +0000

Mary Ann Sacksteder and Jaune Evans offer separate talks on “Dōgen’s Treasure Store Opens” to the Dharma Seminar on September 9, 2026, as part of their series of talks on “An Intimate Dive into Dōgen’s Fukanzazengi, through the Body and Heart.”

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Guided Meditation on Love -Center of Understanding in Conflict – Talloires France

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:28:06 +0000

Norman gives his Fourth and final Guided Meditation Talk on “Love” to the Center of Understanding in Conflict in Talloires, France.

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Guided Meditation on Preferences – Center of Understanding in Conflict – Talloires France

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:07:14 +0000

Norman gives his third Guided Meditation Talk on “Preferences” to the Center of Understanding in Conflict in Talloires, France.

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Guided Meditation on Power, Control and Love – Center of Understanding in Conflict – Talloires France

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:59:20 +0000

Norman gives his second Guided Meditation Talk on “Power, Control and Love” to the Center of Understanding in Conflict in Talloires, France.

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Guided Meditation on Basic Meditation – Center of Understanding in Conflict – Talloires France

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:49:09 +0000

Norman gives his first Guided Meditation Talk on “Basic Meditation” to the Center of Understanding in Conflict in Talloires, France.

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Dogen’s “Practicerealization” – Jaune Evans

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:26:09 +0000

Jaune Evans a talk on “Practicerealization” to the Dharma Seminar on September 2, 2026, as part of a series of talks on “An Intimate Dive into Dōgen’s Fukanzazengi, through the Body and Heart.”

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Non-Thinking – Mary Ann Sacksteder

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:23:45 +0000

Mary Ann Sacksteder offers a guided meditation and a talk on “Non-Thinking ” to the Dharma Seminar on August 26, 2026, as part of a series of talks with Jaune Evans on “An Intimate Dive into Dōgen’s Fukanzazengi, through the Body and Heart.”

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Taking the Backward Step – Jaune Evans and Mary Ann Sacksteder

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:08:24 +0000

Jaune Evans and Mary Ann Sacksteder offer a guided meditation and give a talk on “Taking The Backward Step,” to the Dharma Seminar on August 19, 2026, as part of their series of talks on “An Intimate Dive into Dōgen’s Fukanzazengi, through the Body and Heart.”

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Making Friends with Dogen – James Flaherty

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:05:58 +0000

James Flaherty gives a talk on “Making Friends with Dōgen” to the Dharma Seminar on August 12, 2026 referencing Dōgen’s “Bendōwa.”

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Dogen and Orientation – All Day Sitting August 2026 – James Flaherty

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:23:05 +0000

James Flaherty give a talk on “Dogen and Orientation” at the Green Gulch Farms All Day Sitting August 2026.

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The Bodhisattva’s Four Methods of Guidance

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:16:01 +0000

Norman gives a talk on “The Bodhisattva’s Four Methods of Guidance” in the Dōgen Seminar: Inspiration for Everyday Life, hosted by Upaya Zen Center on August 1, 2026.

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Emerson’s Circles – All Day Sitting – July 2026

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:10:17 +0000

Norman gives a dharma talk on “Emerson’s Circles” to the Everyday Zen July 2026 All Day Sitting at Green Gulch Farm

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Committing to a Lifetime of Practice – Jaune Evans Introduces Priests Anne Johnson, Pearl Kan, Stefany Anne Golberg, Denise Newman and Lini Wollenberg

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:28:08 +0000

Jaune Evans introduces each of Everyday Zen’s five newly ordained priests to the Dharma Seminar to speak of their journey to becoming priests: Anne Johnson, Pearl Kan, Stefany Anne Golberg, Denise Newman, and Lini Wollenberg.

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Seeing One Thing Through – Talk 3

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:20:14 +0000

Norman gives his third talk on “Seeing One Thing Through” based on Sojun Mel Weitsman’s book of the same name. Mel Weitsman was abbot of the Berkeley Zen Center for 55 years. Norman is one of Mel’s dharma heirs.

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Shantideva’s Patient Forbearance – All Day Sitting – June 2026

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:14:43 +0000

Norman gives a talk on “Shantideva’s Patient Forbearance” to the Everyday Zen All Day Sitting at Green Gulch Farms

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Seeing One Thing Through – Talk 2

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:06:56 +0000

Norman gives his second talk on “Seeing One Thing Through” based on Sojun Mel Weitsman’s book of the same name. Mel Weitsman was abbot of the Berkeley Zen Center for 55 years. Norman is one of Mel’s dharma heirs.

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Seeing One Thing Through – Talk 1

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:11:07 +0000

Norman gives his first talk on “Seeing One Thing Through” based on Sojun Mel Weitsman’s book of the same name. Mel Weitsman was abbot of the Berkeley Zen Center for 55 years. Norman is one of Mel’s dharma heirs.

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Awakening of Faith in Mahayana – Talk 14

Thu, 28 May 2026 21:43:04 +0000

Norman gives his fourteenth and last talk on the “Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana” referencing the book “The Awakening of Faith: Attributed to Asvaghosa.” Asvaghosha’s text, translated into Chinese in 500 AD, was written as a comprehensive summary of the essentials of Mahayana Buddhism. We study it as deep background on the principles that animate Suzuki Roshi’s teaching in his book “Becoming Yourself.”

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Awakening of Faith in Mahayana – Talk 13 – Sesshin Villa Maria del Mar – Talk 7

Sun, 24 May 2026 04:46:23 +0000

Norman gives his thirteenth talk on the “Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana” at the 2026 Villa Maria del Mar Sesshin – Talk 7 referencing the book “The Awakening of Faith: Attributed to Asvaghosa.” Asvaghosha’s text, translated into Chinese in 500 AD, was written as a comprehensive summary of the essentials of Mahayana Buddhism. We study it as deep background on the principles that animate Suzuki Roshi’s teaching in his book “Becoming Yourself.”

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Sesshin Villa Maria del Mar 2026 – Talk 6 – Everyday is a Good Day – Shuso Tracy Grubbs

Sat, 23 May 2026 18:48:11 +0000

Shuso Tracy Grubbs gives her second talk on the Villa Maria Del Mar Sesshin 2026 on “Everyday is a Good Day.

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Awakening of Faith in Mahayana – Talk 12 – Sesshin Villa Maria del Mar – Talk 5

Sat, 23 May 2026 15:41:03 +0000

Norman gives his twelfth talk on the “Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana” at the 2026 Villa Maria del Mar Sesshin – Talk 5 referencing the book “The Awakening of Faith: Attributed to Asvaghosa.” Asvaghosha’s text, translated into Chinese in 500 AD, was written as a comprehensive summary of the essentials of Mahayana Buddhism. We study it as deep background on the principles that animate Suzuki Roshi’s teaching in his book “Becoming Yourself.”

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Awakening of Faith in Mahayana – Talk 11- Sesshin Villa Maria del Mar – Talk 4

Fri, 22 May 2026 01:53:50 +0000

Norman gives his eleventh talk on the “Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana” at the 2026 Villa Maria del Mar Sesshin – Talk 4 referencing the book “The Awakening of Faith: Attributed to Asvaghosa.” Asvaghosha’s text, translated into Chinese in 500 AD, was written as a comprehensive summary of the essentials of Mahayana Buddhism. We study it as deep background on the principles that animate Suzuki Roshi’s teaching in his book “Becoming Yourself.”

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Awakening of Faith in Mahayana – Talk 10 – Sesshin Villa Maria del Mar – Talk 2

Thu, 21 May 2026 15:57:37 +0000

Norman gives his tenth talk on the “Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana” at the 2026 Villa Maria del Mar Sesshin – Talk 2 referencing the book “The Awakening of Faith: Attributed to Asvaghosa.” Asvaghosha’s text, translated into Chinese in 500 AD, was written as a comprehensive summary of the essentials of Mahayana Buddhism. We study it as deep background on the principles that animate Suzuki Roshi’s teaching in his book “Becoming Yourself.”

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Awakening of Faith in Mahayana – Talk 9 – Sesshin Villa Maria del Mar – Talk 1

Wed, 20 May 2026 01:34:06 +0000

Norman gives his ninth talk on the “Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana” at the 2026 Villa Maria del Mar Sesshin – Talk 1 referencing the book “The Awakening of Faith: Attributed to Asvaghosa.” Asvaghosha’s text, translated into Chinese in 500 AD, was written as a comprehensive summary of the essentials of Mahayana Buddhism. We study it as deep background on the principles that animate Suzuki Roshi’s teaching in his book “Becoming Yourself.”

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Turning Wheel of Dharma Dharma – Mountain Rain Sesshin – May 2026

Sat, 16 May 2026 12:54:33 +0000

Norman gives a dharma talk on “Turning the Wheels of Dharma” to the Mountain Rain Sesshin May 2026.

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Dogen’s Refrain From Unwholesome Action – Mountain Rain Sesshin – May 2026

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:44:40 +0000

Norman gives a dharma talk on “Dogen’s Refrain From Unwholesome Action” to the Mountain Rain Sesshin May 2026.

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Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana – Talk 8

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:36:58 +0000

Norman gives his eighth talk on the “Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana” referencing the book “The Awakening of Faith: Attributed to Asvaghosa.” Asvaghosha’s text, translated into Chinese in 500 AD, was written as a comprehensive summary of the essentials of Mahayana Buddhism. We study it as deep background on the principles that animate Suzuki Roshi’s teaching in his book “Becoming Yourself.”

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Awakening the Faith in Mahayana – Talk 7 – Expressing the Dharma Through Language and Silence – Tracy Grubbs – Shuso Talk 2

Thu, 07 May 2026 18:21:08 +0000

Tracy Grubbs gives her second Shuso talk on “Expressing the Dharma Through Language and Silence.” This is the seventh talk on the “Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana” series referencing the book “The Awakening of Faith: Attributed to Asvaghosa.” Asvaghosha’s text, translated into Chinese in 500 AD, was written as a comprehensive summary of the essentials of Mahayana Buddhism. We study it as deep background on the principles that animate Suzuki Roshi’s teaching in his book “Becoming Yourself.”

Tracy is giving this first shuso talk on Earth Day on “Connecting with the Tide of Dharma.”

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Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana – Talk 6 – All Day Sitting May 2026

Sun, 03 May 2026 17:56:50 +0000

Norman gives his sixth talk on the “Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana” to the EDZ All Day Sitting at Green Gulch Farms referencing the book “The Awakening of Faith: Attributed to Asvaghosa.” Asvaghosha’s text, translated into Chinese in 500 AD, was written as a comprehensive summary of the essentials of Mahayana Buddhism. We study it as deep background on the principles that animate Suzuki Roshi’s teaching in his book “Becoming Yourself.”

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Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana – Talk 5

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:21:35 +0000

Norman gives his fifth talk on the “Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana” referencing the book “The Awakening of Faith: Attributed to Asvaghosa.” Asvaghosha’s text, translated into Chinese in 500 AD, was written as a comprehensive summary of the essentials of Mahayana Buddhism. We study it as deep background on the principles that animate Suzuki Roshi’s teaching in his book “Becoming Yourself.”

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Awakening of Faith in Mahayana- Talk 4 – Connecting With the Tide of Dharma – Tracy Grubbs – Shuso Talk 1

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:16:13 +0000

Tracy Gibbs’s gives her first Shuso talk on “Connecting With the Tide of Dharma.” This is the fourth talk on the “Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana” series referencing the book “The Awakening of Faith: Attributed to Asvaghosa.” Asvaghosha’s text, translated into Chinese in 500 AD, was written as a comprehensive summary of the essentials of Mahayana Buddhism. We study it as deep background on the principles that animate Suzuki Roshi’s teaching in his book “Becoming Yourself.”

Tracy is giving this first shuso talk on Earth Day on “Connecting with the Tide of Dharma.”

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Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana – Talk 3

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:51:50 +0000

Norman gives his third talk on the “Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana” referencing the book “The Awakening of Faith: Attributed to Asvaghosa.” Asvaghosha’s text, translated into Chinese in 500 AD, was written as a comprehensive summary of the essentials of Mahayana Buddhism. We study it as deep background on the principles that animate Suzuki Roshi’s teaching in his book “Becoming Yourself.”

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Shikantaza – All Day Sitting – Green Gulch Farms April 11, 2026

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:30:35 +0000

Norman gives a talk on “Shikantaza” to the Everyday Zen All Day Sitting at Green Gulch Farms April 2026. In this talk he references Suzuki Roshi’s book “Becoming Yourself.

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Awakening of Faith in Mahayana / Becoming Yourself – Talk 2

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:26:05 +0000

Norman gives his second talk on the “Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana” referencing the book “The Awakening of Faith: Attributed to Asvaghosa.” Asvaghosha’s text, translated into Chinese in 500 AD, was written as a comprehensive summary of the essentials of Mahayana Buddhism. We study it as deep background on the principles that animate Suzuki Roshi’s teaching in his book “Becoming Yourself.”

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Awakening of Faith in Mahayana / Becoming Yourself – Talk 1

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:34:39 +0000

Norman gives his first talk in the “Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana” referencing the book “The Awakening of Faith: Attributed to Asvaghosa.”Asvaghosha’s text, translated into Chinese in 500 AD, was written as a comprehensive summary of the essentials of Mahayana Buddhism. We study it as deep background on the principles that animate Suzuki Roshi’s teaching in his book “Becoming Yourself.”

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Practice Period Opening 2026 – Tracy Grubbs Shuso

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:13:58 +0000

Norman Fischer and Shuso Tracy Grubbs give a dharma talk opening the Everyday Zen 2026 Practice Period

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Dogen’s “Refrain From Unwholesome Action” – Talk 3

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:12:41 +0000

Norman gives his third talk on Dogen’s “Refrain From Unwholesome Action” as found in fascicle 11 in Kaz Tanahashi’s translation of the Shobogenzo, “Treasury of the True Dharma Eye: Zen Master Dogen’s Shobo Genzo.”

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Passover – Makor Or – Congregation Beth Shalom – March 22, 2026

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:56:34 +0000

Norman gives a talk on Passover to the Makor Or group at Congregation Beth Shalom,

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Right Effort – New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care- 3/21/26

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 04:22:25 +0000

Norman gives a dharma talk on “Right Effort” to the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.

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Dogen’s “Refrain From Unwholesome Action” – Talk 2

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:13:14 +0000

Norman gives his second talk on Dogen’s “Refrain From Unwholesome Action” as found in fascicle 11 in Kaz Tanahashi’s translation of the Shobogenzo, “Treasury of the True Dharma Eye: Zen Master Dogen’s Shobo Genzo.”

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Dogen’s “Refrain From Unwholesome Action” Talk 1

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:18:29 +0000

Norman gives his first talk on Dogen’s “Refrain From Unwholesome Action” as found in fascicle 11 in Kaz Tanahashi’s translation of the Shobogenzo, “Treasury of the True Dharma Eye: Zen Master Dogen’s Shobo Genzo.”

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Dhammapada, the Dichotomies – All Day Sitting March 2026

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:35:56 +0000

Norman gives a dharma talk on the “Dhammapada, the Dichotomies” to the Everyday Zen March 2026 All Day Sitting

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Dhammapada – Talk 16

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:38:19 +0000

Norman Fischer gives the sixteenth and final talk of the Dhammapada series to the Everyday Zen dharma seminar. The Dhammapada or “Path of Dharma” is a collection of verses in the Pali Canon that encapsulates the Buddha’s teachings on ethics, meditation and wisdom and emphasizes practical guidance for living a virtuous life.

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Dhammapada – Talk 15

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:06:28 +0000

Norman Fischer gives the fifteenth talk of the Dhammapada series to the Everyday Zen dharma seminar. The Dhammapada or “Path of Dharma” is a collection of verses in the Pali Canon that encapsulates the Buddha’s teachings on ethics, meditation and wisdom and emphasizes practical guidance for living a virtuous life.

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Dhammapada – Talk 14 – Mary Ann Sachsteder

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:39:22 +0000

Mary Ann Sachsteder gives the fourteenth talk of the Dhammapada series to the Everyday Zen dharma seminar. The Dhammapada or “Path of Dharma” is a collection of verses in the Pali Canon that encapsulates the Buddha’s teachings on ethics, meditation and wisdom and emphasizes practical guidance for living a virtuous life.

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Dhammapada – Talk 13

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:27:17 +0000

Norman Fischer gives the thirteenth talk of the Dhammapada series to the Everyday Zen dharma seminar. The Dhammapada or “Path of Dharma” is a collection of verses in the Pali Canon that encapsulates the Buddha’s teachings on ethics, meditation and wisdom and emphasizes practical guidance for living a virtuous life.

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Putting a Head On Top of Your Head – Suzuki Roshi – “Becoming Yourself”

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:49:23 +0000

Norman Fischer gives a talk on “Putting a Head on Top of Your Head” from Suzuki Roshi’s book “Becoming Yourself.

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Dhammapada – Talk 12

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:13:52 +0000

Norman Fischer gives the twelfth talk of the Dhammapada series to the Everyday Zen dharma seminar. The Dhammapada or “Path of Dharma” is a collection of verses in the Pali Canon that encapsulates the Buddha’s teachings on ethics, meditation and wisdom and emphasizes practical guidance for living a virtuous life.

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Dhammapada – Talk 11 – Kathie Fischer

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 15:20:42 +0000

Kathie Fischer gives the eleventh talk of the Dhammapada series to the Everyday Zen dharma seminar. The Dhammapada or “Path of Dharma” is a collection of verses in the Pali Canon that encapsulates the Buddha’s teachings on ethics, meditation and wisdom and emphasizes practical guidance for living a virtuous life.

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Dhammapada – Talk 10

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:32:05 +0000

Norman Fischer gives the tenth talk of the Dhammapada series to the Everyday Zen dharma seminar. The Dhammapada or “Path of Dharma” is a collection of verses in the Pali Canon that encapsulates the Buddha’s teachings on ethics, meditation and wisdom and emphasizes practical guidance for living a virtuous life.

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Dhammapada – Talk 9

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:14:36 +0000

Norman Fischer gives the ninth talk of the Dhammapada series to the Everyday Zen dharma seminar. The Dhammapada or “Path of Dharma” is a collection of verses in the Pali Canon that encapsulates the Buddha’s teachings on ethics, meditation and wisdom and emphasizes practical guidance for living a virtuous life.

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Dhammapada – Talk 8

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:15:42 +0000

Norman Fischer gives the eighth talk of the Dhammapada series to the Everyday Zen dharma seminar. The Dhammapada or “Path of Dharma” is a collection of verses in the Pali Canon that encapsulates the Buddha’s teachings on ethics, meditation and wisdom and emphasizes practical guidance for living a virtuous life.

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On Meditation – Kathie Fischer – Mar de Jade Jewish Meditation Retreat – Open Heart Project December 2025

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 21:20:14 +0000

Kathie Fischer gives a talk “On Meditation” to the Mar de Jade Jewish Meditation Retreat – Open Heart Project December 2025.

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Rebbe Nachman – Mar de Jade Jewish Meditation Retreat – Open Heart Project December 2025

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 21:12:41 +0000

Norman gives a dharma talk on the Rebbe Nachman story to a Jewish Meditation Retreat at Mar de Jade sponsored by the Open Hear Project December 2025.

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Dhammapada – Talk 7

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 15:06:33 +0000

Norman Fischer gives the seventh talk of the Dhammapada series to the Everyday Zen dharma seminar. The Dhammapada or “Path of Dharma” is a collection of verses in the Pali Canon that encapsulates the Buddha’s teachings on ethics, meditation and wisdom and emphasizes practical guidance for living a virtuous life.

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Dhammapada – Talk 6 – Sue Moon – Keep Company With the Wise

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:00:57 +0000

Sue Moon gives the sixth talk of the Dhammapada series to the Everyday Zen dharma seminar. The Dhammapada or “Path of Dharma” is a collection of verses in the Pali Canon that encapsulates the Buddha’s teachings on ethics, meditation and wisdom and emphasizes practical guidance for living a virtuous life.

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Dhammapada – Talk 5 – Sue Moon – Its OK to Want to be Happy

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 19:08:58 +0000

Sue Moon gives the fifth talk of the Dhammapada series to the Everyday Zen dharma seminar. The Dhammapada or “Path of Dharma” is a collection of verses in the Pali Canon that encapsulates the Buddha’s teachings on ethics, meditation and wisdom and emphasizes practical guidance for living a virtuous life.

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Dhammapada – Talk 4 – Christopher Dumbleton

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 05:16:29 +0000

Christopher Dumbleton gives the fourth talk of the Dhammapada series to the Everyday Zen dharma seminar. The Dhammapada or “Path of Dharma” is a collection of verses in the Pali Canon that encapsulates the Buddha’s teachings on ethics, meditation and wisdom and emphasizes practical guidance for living a virtuous life.

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Dhammapada – Talk 3

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 04:48:40 +0000

Norman Fischer gives the third talk of the Dhammapada series to the Everyday Zen dharma seminar. The Dhammapada or “Path of Dharma” is a collection of verses in the Pali Canon that encapsulates the Buddha’s teachings on ethics, meditation and wisdom and emphasizes practical guidance for living a virtuous life.

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On Compassionate Care Giving – Contemplative Fellows – November 15, 2025

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 18:53:32 +0000

Norman gives a dharma talk to the Contemplative Fellows “On Compassionate Care Giving on November 15, 2025

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Dhammapada – Talk 2 – James Flaherty

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 02:55:00 +0000

James Flaherty gives the second talk of the Dhammapada series to the Everyday Zen dharma seminar. The Dhammapada or “Path of Dharma” is a collection of verses in the Pali Canon that encapsulates the Buddha’s teachings on ethics, meditation and wisdom and emphasizes practical guidance for living a virtuous life.

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Dhammapada – Talk 1

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:03:12 +0000

Norman gives his first talk of the Dhammapada series to the Everyday Zen dharma seminar. The Dhammapada or “Path of Dharma” is a collection of verses in the Pali Canon that encapsulates the Buddha’s teachings on ethics, meditation and wisdom and emphasizes practical guidance for living a virtuous life.

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Bodhisattva Respect – All Day Sitting – November 2025

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 22:34:48 +0000

Norman gives a dharma talk on “Bodhisattva Respect” to the November 2025 All Day Sitting at Green Gulch Farms.

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Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 16 – Jaune Evans and Numerous Sangha Members

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 22:15:00 +0000

Jaune Evans assisted by numerous Sangha members gives the sixteenth and final talk of the Gandavyuha Series at the at the Everyday Zen Dharma Seminar. The Gandavyuha Sutra is the story of the spiritual pilgrimage of the monk Sudhana, who visits and learns from many spiritual masters. This is the final chapter 39 of the much larger Avatamsaka Sutra.

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Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 15

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:17:29 +0000

Norman gives the fifteenth talk of the at the Everyday Zen Dharma Seminar. The Gandavyuha Sutra is the story of the spiritual pilgrimage of the monk Sudhana, who visits and learns from many spiritual masters. This is the final chapter 39 of the much larger Avatamsaka Sutra.

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Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 14

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:51:16 +0000

Norman gives the fourteenth talk of the Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) at the Everyday Zen Dharma Seminar. The Gandavyuha Sutra is the story of the spiritual pilgrimage of the monk Sudhana, who visits and learns from many spiritual masters. This is the final chapter 39 of the much larger Avatamsaka Sutra.

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Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 13

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 05:03:11 +0000

Norman gives the thirteenth talk of the Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) at the Everyday Zen Dharma Seminar. The Gandavyuha Sutra is the story of the spiritual pilgrimage of the monk Sudhana, who visits and learns from many spiritual masters. This is the final chapter 39 of the much larger Avatamsaka Sutra.

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Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 12

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:46:28 +0000

Norman gives the twelfth talk of the Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) at the October Everyday Zen All Day Sitting at Green Gulch Farm. The Gandavyuha Sutra is the story of the spiritual pilgrimage of the monk Sudhana, who visits and learns from many spiritual masters. This is the final chapter 39 of the much larger Avatamsaka Sutra.

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Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 11 – Jaune Evans

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:04:17 +0000

Jaune Evans gives the eleventh talk of the Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) to the Everyday Zen Dharma Seminar. The Gandavyuha Sutra is the story of the spiritual pilgrimage of the monk Sudhana, who visits and learns from many spiritual masters. This is the final chapter 39 of the much larger Avatamsaka Sutra.

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Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 10

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 14:19:18 +0000

Norman gives the tenth talk of the Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) to the Everyday Zen Dharma Seminar. The Gandavyuha Sutra is the story of the spiritual pilgrimage of the monk Sudhana, who visits and learns from many spiritual masters. This is the final chapter 39 of the much larger Avatamsaka Sutra.

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Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 9

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:26:21 +0000

Norman gives the ninth talk of the Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) to the Everyday Zen Dharma Seminar. The Gandavyuha Sutra is the story of the spiritual pilgrimage of the monk Sudhana, who visits and learns from many spiritual masters. This is the final chapter 39 of the much larger Avatamsaka Sutra.

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Here and Now – Sacramento Buddhist Meditation Group – September 14, 2025

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:32:10 +0000

Norman gives a dharma talk to the Sacramento Buddhist Meditation Group on “Here and Now.

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Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 8 – All Day Sitting September 2025

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 19:01:18 +0000

Norman gives the eighth talk of the Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) to the Everyday Zen September 2025 All Day Sitting. The Gandavyuha Sutra is the story of the spiritual pilgrimage of the monk Sudhana, who visits and learns from many spiritual masters. This is the final chapter 39 of the much larger Avatamsaka Sutra.

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Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 7

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 21:20:57 +0000

Norman gives the seventh talk of the Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) to the Everyday Zen Dharma Seminar. The Gandavyuha Sutra is the story of the spiritual pilgrimage of the monk Sudhana, who visits and learns from many spiritual masters. This is the final chapter 39 of the much larger Avatamsaka Sutra.

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Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 6 – Kannon Do Zen Meditation Center

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 19:45:38 +0000

Norman gives the sixth talk of the Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) to the Kannon Do Zen Meditation Center. The Gandavyuha Sutra is the story of the spiritual pilgrimage of the monk Sudhana, who visits and learns from many spiritual masters. This is the final chapter 39 of the much larger Avatamsaka Sutra.

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Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 5

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:00:43 +0000

Norman gives the fifth talk of the Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) to the Everyday Zen Dharma Seminar. The Gandavyuha Sutra is the story of the spiritual pilgrimage of the monk Sudhana, who visits and learns from many spiritual masters. This is the final chapter 39 of the much larger Avatamsaka Sutra.

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Elul – Makor Or – August 24, 2025

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 19:00:05 +0000

Norman gives a talk on “Elul” to the Makor Or Jewish Meditation group.

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Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 4 – Jaune Evans and Participants Key Words

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:09:56 +0000

Jaune Evans gives the fourth talk of the Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) to the Everyday Zen Dharma Seminar. The Gandavyuha Sutra is the story of the spiritual pilgrimage of the monk Sudhana, who visits and learns from many spiritual masters. This is the final chapter 39 of the much larger Avatamsaka Sutra.

From the closing round of Jaune’s talk, “Ascending The Peak of Wonder”:

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Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatmsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 3

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:55:53 +0000

Norman gives the third talk of the Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) to the Everyday Zen Dharma Seminar. The Gandavyuha Sutra is the story of the spiritual pilgrimage of the monk Sudhana, who visits and learns from many spiritual masters. This is the final chapter 39 of the much larger Avatamsaka Sutra.

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Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 2 – All Day Sitting – August 2025

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 21:41:03 +0000

Norman gives the second talk of the Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) to the Everyday Zen August 2025 All Day Sitting at Green Gulch Farm. The Gandavyuha Sutra is the story of the spiritual pilgrimage of the monk Sudhana, who visits and learns from many spiritual masters. This is the final chapter 39 of the much larger Avatamsaka Sutra.

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Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 1

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 04:18:48 +0000

Norman gives the first talk of the Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) to the Everyday Zen Dharma Seminar. The Gandavyuha Sutra is the story of the spiritual pilgrimage of the monk Sudhana, who visits and learns from many spiritual masters. This is the final chapter 39 of the much larger Avatamsaka Sutra.

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Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind 2025 Series – Talk 10 – Nirvana, the Waterfall – Anlor Davin

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 13:55:49 +0000

Anlor Davin gives the tenth and last talk of the Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind 2025 Series on “Nirvana, the Waterfall.” This series of talks is given by senior Everyday Zen teachers on the chapter of their choice from Suzuki Roshi’s book “Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind.

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Zen Mind Beginners Mind 2025 Series – Talk 9 – Mind Waves – Neal Shorstein

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 13:50:07 +0000

Neal Shorstein gives the ninth talk of the Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind 2025 Series on “Mind Waves.” This series of talks is given by senior Everyday Zen teachers on the chapter of their choice from Suzuki Roshi’s book “Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind.

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Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind 2025 Series – Talk 8 – God Giving – Judy Fleischman

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 20:39:54 +0000

Judy Fleischman gives the eighth talk of the Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind 2025 Series on “God Giving.” This series of talks is given by senior Everyday Zen teachers on the chapter of their choice from Suzuki Roshi’s book “Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind.

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Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind 2025 Series – Talk 7 – God Giving – Michael Gelfond

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 20:33:27 +0000

Michael Gelfond gives the seventh talk of the Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind 2025 Series on “God Giving.” This series of talks is given by senior Everyday Zen teachers on the chapter of their choice from Suzuki Roshi’s book “Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind.

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On Being a Priest – Kannon Do Zen Center- 7/19/2025

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 19:28:06 +0000

Norman give a dharma talkon “Being a Priest” to Kannon Do Zen Center July 19, 2025.

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Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind 2025 Series – Talk 6 – No Trace – Steve Gross

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:39:39 +0000

Steve Gross gives the sixth talk of the Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind 2025 Series on “No Trace.” This series of talks is given by senior Everyday Zen teachers on the chapter of their choice from Suzuki Roshi’s book “Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind.

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Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind 2025 Series – Talk 5 – Control – Alan Block

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:07:56 +0000

Alan Block gives the fifth talk of the Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind 2025 Series on “Control.” This series of talks is given by senior Everyday Zen teachers on the chapter of their choice from Suzuki Roshi’s book “Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind.

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En Mei Jukku Kannongyo – All Day Sitting – July 2025

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 19:43:04 +0000

Norman gives his dharma talk to the Everyday Zen July 2025 All Day Sitting on the chant “En Mei Jukku Kannongyo.

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Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind 2025 Series – Talk 4 – Beyond Experience – John Murray

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:34:36 +0000

John Murray gives the fourth talk of the Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind 2025 Series on “Beyond Experience.” This series is part of five class talks given by senior Everyday Zen teachers on the chapter of their choice from Suzuki Roshi’s book “Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind.

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Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind 2025 Series – Talk 3 – Experience Not Philosophy – Christopher Dumbleton

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:29:34 +0000

Christopher Dumbleton gives the third talk of the Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind 2025 Series on “Experience Not Philosophy.” This series is part of five class talks given by senior Everyday Zen teachers on the chapter of their choice from Suzuki Roshi’s book “Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind.

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Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind 2025 Series – Talk 2 – Study Yourself – James Flaherty

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:01:02 +0000

James Flaherty gives the second talk of the Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind 2025 Series on “Study Yourself” This series is part of five class talks given by senior Everyday Zen teachers on the chapter of their choice from Suzuki Roshi’s book “Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind.

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Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind 2025 Series – Talk 1 – Prologue: Beginner’s Mind – Judith Gilbert

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 03:55:02 +0000

Judith Gilbert gives the first talk of the Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind 2025 Series on “Prologue: Beginner’s Mind.” This series is part of five class talks given by senior Everyday Zen teachers on the chapter of their choice from Suzuki Roshi’s book “Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind.

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En Mei Jukku Kannongyo – Samish Island Sesshin 2025 – Talk 3 – 6/17/25

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:30:30 +0000

Norman gives his third and last talk to the Samish Island 2025 Sesshin on the chant “En Mei Jukku Kannongyo.

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Opening the Hand of Thought – Talk 2 – Samish Island Sesshin 2025 – 6/16/25

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:30:17 +0000

Norman gives a talk on “Opening the Hand of Thought” to the Samish Island 2025 Sesshin.

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What Do You Call the World – Samish Island Sesshin 2025 – Talk 1 – 6/15/2025

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 18:21:30 +0000

Norman gives a talk on the Koan “What do You Call the World” to the Samish Island 2025 Sesshin.

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Paying Attention – Jeff Bickner – June 2025 All Day Sitting

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 17:38:13 +0000

Jeff Bickner gives a talk on “Paying Attention” to the Everyday Zen June 2025 All Day Sitting.

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Verses From the Center 2025 Series – Talk 8

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:15:40 +0000

Norman Fischer gives the eighth and final talk on Nagarjuna’s “Verses From the Center” (Mulamadhyamakakarika). This Everyday Zen 2025 series references Stephen Batchelor’s book “Verses From the Center: A Buddhist Vision of the Sublime.

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Dogen’s Uji (The Time Being) and Zeitgeist

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 15:11:43 +0000

Jeff Bickner gives a talk on “Dogen’s Uji (The Time Being) and Zeitgeist.”

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Verses From the Center 2025 Series – Talk 7 – Kathie Fischer

Thu, 29 May 2025 16:50:21 +0000

Kathie Fischer gives her seventh and final talk on Nagarjuna’s “Verses From the Center” (Mulamadhyamakakarika). This Everyday Zen 2025 series references Stephen Batchelor’s book “Verses From the Center: A Buddhist Vision of the Sublime.

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Verses From the Center 2025 Series – Talk 6 – Kathie Fischer

Thu, 22 May 2025 18:13:20 +0000

Kathie Fischer gives her sixth talk of Nagarjuna’s “Verses From the Center” (Mulamadhyamakakarika). This Everyday Zen 2025 series references Stephen Batchelor’s book “Verses From the Center: A Buddhist Vision of the Sublime.

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Verses From the Center 2025 Series – Talk 5 – Kathie Fischer

Thu, 15 May 2025 17:40:51 +0000

Kathie Fischer gives her fifth talk of Nagarjuna’s “Verses From the Center” (Mulamadhyamakakarika). This Everyday Zen 2025 series references Stephen Batchelor’s book “Verses From the Center: A Buddhist Vision of the Sublime.

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Verses From the Center 2025 Series – Talk 4 – Kathie Fischer

Fri, 09 May 2025 19:28:24 +0000

Kathie Fischer gives her fourth talk of Nagarjuna’s “Verses From the Center” (Mulamadhyamakakarika). This Everyday Zen 2025 series references Stephen Batchelor’s book “Verses From the Center: A Buddhist Vision of the Sublime.

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Dongshan Stories – Mountain Rain Sangha – 5/3/25

Tue, 06 May 2025 19:15:12 +0000

Norman gives a dharma talk to the Mountain Rain Sangha on “Dongshan Stories” regarding several koans of this venerable Zen teacher.

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Verses From the Center 2025 Series – Talk 3 – Kathie Fischer – All Day Sitting May 2025

Sun, 04 May 2025 18:24:35 +0000

Kathie Fischer gives her third talk of Nagarjuna’s “Verses From the Center” (Mulamadhyamakakarika) at the May 2025 All Day Sitting at Green Gulch Farms. This Everyday Zen 2025 series references Stephen Batchelor’s book “Verses From the Center: A Buddhist Vision of the Sublime.

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Verses From the Center 2025 Series – Talk 2 – Kathie Fischer

Fri, 02 May 2025 17:22:40 +0000

Kathie Fischer gives her second talk of Nagarjuna’s “Verses From the Center” (Mulamadhyamakakarika). This Everyday Zen 2025 series references Stephen Batchelor’s book “Verses From the Center: A Buddhist Vision of the Sublime.

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Verses From the Center 2025 Series – Talk 1 – Kathie Fischer

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 03:43:00 +0000

Kathie Fischer gives the first talk of the “Verses From the Center 2025 Series” with an introduction to the great Buddhist teacher Nagarjuna and his emptiness teachings from his work “Verses from the Center” (Mulamadhyamakakarika). This series references Stephen Batchelor’s book “Verses From the Center: A Buddhist Vision of the Sublime.”

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The Real Bridge – Jaune Evans – All Day Sitting April 2025

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 17:22:27 +0000

Jaune Evans gives a dharma talk on “The Real Bridge” referencing Koan Case 52 in The Blue Cliff Record

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A Monk in the World – Mary Ann Sacksteder

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:58:46 +0000

Mary Ann Sacksteder gives a dharma talk to the Dharma Seminar on “A Monk in the World.”

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On Being With Suffering – Guided Meditation – 4-11-25

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 20:17:42 +0000

Norman gives a guided meditation on “On Being With Suffering” to the SCIPI group April 11, 2025.

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Suzuki Roshi – Becoming Yourself

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:52:33 +0000

Norman gives a talk to the Dharma Seminar on “Becoming Yourself.” This is based on excerpts of a new upcoming book on Suzuki Roshi by Jiryu Rutschman-Byler that is to be published within the next year.

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Makor Or Passover Talk – April 6, 2025

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:47:53 +0000

Norman gives a Passover Talk to the Makor Or group April 6, 2025

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Living by Vow – Talk 11 – 2025 Series – The World

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:05:40 +0000

Norman gives the eleventh and final talk of the “Living by Vow” 2025 Series on ‘The World’ to the Dharma Seminar as the focus of the Everyday Zen 2025 Practice Period. His lectures reference Shohaku Okumura’s book “Living by Vow; A Practical Introduction to Eight Essential Zen Chants and Texts.”

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Sesshin Villa Maria Del Mar 2025 – Talk 7 – Dogen’s Ocean Mudra Samadhi Part 2

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 18:53:27 +0000

Norman gives the seventh and last talk of the Villa Maria del Mar 2025 Sesshin on “Dogen’s Ocean Mudra Samadhi Part 2.”

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Sesshin Villa Maria Del Mar 2025 – Talk 6 – Already Forgiven – Shuso Laura Trippi

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 04:28:04 +0000

Shuso Laura Trippi gives the sixth talk of the Villa Maria Del Mar 2025 Sesshin on “Already Forgiven.”

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Sesshin Villa Maria Del Mar 2025 – Talk 4 – On the Meal Chant Part 2

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 22:10:56 +0000

Norman gives the fourth talk of the Villa Maria del Mar 2025 Sesshin “On the Meal Chant Part 2.”

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Villa Maria Del Mar Sesshin 2025 – Talk 3 – Way Seeking Mind – Laura Trippi

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:58:23 +0000

Shuso Laura Trippi gives the third talk of the Villa Maria Del Mar 2025 Sesshin on her “Way Seeking Mind” journey to entering the practice.

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Sesshin Villa Maria Del Mar 2025 – Talk 2 – On the Meal Chant

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 22:03:08 +0000

Norman gives the second talk of the Villa Maria del Mar 2025 Sesshin “On the Meal Chant.”

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Sesshin Villa Maria Del Mar 2025 – Talk 1 – Dogen’s Ocean Mudra Samadhi

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 22:05:19 +0000

Norman gives the first talk of the Villa Maria del Mar 2025 Sesshin on “Dogen’s Ocean Mudra Samadhi.

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Living by Vow – Talk 8 – Shuso Laura Trippi – Forms in the Expanded Field

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:15:58 +0000

Shuso Laura Trippi gives the eighth talk of the “Living by Vow” 2025 Series on ‘Forms in the Expanded Field” to the Dharma Seminar as the focus of the Everyday Zen 2025 Practice Period. These lectures reference Shohaku Okumura’s book “Living by Vow; A Practical Introduction to Eight Essential Zen Chants and Texts.”

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On Vulnerability -Guided Meditation – SCIPI – 3-21-25

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:30:37 +0000

Norman gives a guided meditation on “Vulnerability” to the SCIPI group March 21, 2025.

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Living by Vow – Talk Seven – 2025 Series – The Verse for Opening the Sutra

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 22:07:15 +0000

Norman gives the seventh talk of the “Living by Vow” 2025 Series on ‘The Verse for Opening the Sutra’ to the Dharma Seminar as the focus of the Everyday Zen 2025 Practice Period. His lectures reference Shohaku Okumura’s book “Living by Vow; A Practical Introduction to Eight Essential Zen Chants and Texts.” The Verse for Opening the Sutra is usually chanted before a zen teacher’s Dharma talks.

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Living by Vow – Talk 6 – 2025 Series – The Robe Chant

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:01:46 +0000

Norman gives the sixth talk of the “Living by Vow” 2025 Series on “The Robe Chant” to the Dharma Seminar as the focus of the Everyday Zen 2025 Practice Period. His lectures reference Shohaku Okumura’s book “Living by Vow; A Practical Introduction to Eight Essential Zen Chants and Texts.”

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Living by Vow – Talk 5 – 2025 Series – The Three Refuges Part Two

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 01:51:32 +0000

Norman gives the fifth talk of the “Living by Vow” 2025 Series on “The Three Refuges Part Two” to the Dharma Seminar as the focus of the Everyday Zen 2025 Practice Period. His lectures reference Shohaku Okumura’s book “Living by Vow; A Practical Introduction to Eight Essential Zen Chants and Texts.”

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Basic Meditation – Guided Meditation – 2/28/25

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 01:30:40 +0000

Norman gives a guided mediation on “Basic Meditation.”

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Living by Vow – Talk 4 – 2025 Series – The Three Refuges

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:16:54 +0000

Norman gives the fourth talk of the “Living by Vow” 2025 Series to the Dharma Seminar as the focus of the Everyday Zen 2025 Practice Period. His lectures reference Shohaku Okumura’s book “Living by Vow; A Practical Introduction to Eight Essential Zen Chants and Texts.” This talk focuses on “The Three Refuges.”

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Living by Vow – Talk 3 – 2025 Series – Shuso Laura Trippi – Vowing Through Forms

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:37:37 +0000

Shuso Laura Trippi gives the third dharma talk of the “Living by Vow” 2025 Series to the Dharma Seminar as the focus of the Everyday Zen 2025 Practice Period. Her talk is on “Vowing Through Forms” referencing Shohaku Okumura’s book “Living by Vow; A Practical Introduction to Eight Essential Zen Chants and Texts.”

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Living by Vow – Talk 2 – 2025 Series

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 04:50:20 +0000

Norman gives his second talk of the “Living by Vow” 2025 Series to the Dharma Seminar as the focus of the Everyday Zen 2025 Practice Period. His lectures reference Shohaku Okumura’s book “Living by Vow; A Practical Introduction to Eight Essential Zen Chants and Texts.”

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Transmission of the Lamp – Ashvaghosha – Zen Center for Contemplative Care 2/10/25

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 21:57:36 +0000

Norman gives a talk from the “Transmission of the Lamp” on Ashvaghosa to the Zen Center for Contemplative Care

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Living by Vow – Talk 1 – 2025 Series

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:06:48 +0000

Norman gives his first talk of the “Living by Vow” 2025 Series to the Dharma Seminar as the focus of the Everyday Zen 2025 Practice Period. His lectures reference Shohaku Okumura’s book “Living by Vow; A Practical Introduction to Eight Essential Zen Chants and Texts.”

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Practice Period Opening 2025 – All Day Sitting – Norman Fischer and Shuso Laura Trippi

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:13:00 +0000

Norman opens the 2025 Everyday Zen Practice Period with a talk on Dogen’s practice period instructions followed by Shuso Laura Trippi’s readings of selected practice period intentions from submissions of some of the participants

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Dogen’s Continuous Practice – 2024/5 Series – On Language (Painting a Rice Cake)

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:53:42 +0000

Norman gives the seventeenth talk to the Dharma Seminar on Dogen’s Continuous Practice from Kaz Tanahashi”s translation of the Shobogenzo Fasciles 31a and 31b. In this talk Norman speaks On Language (Painting of a Rice Cake).

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Dogen’s Continuous Practice – Talk 16 – 2024/5 Series – Phillip Whalen on Zazen

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 05:11:23 +0000

Norman gives the sixteenth talk to the Dharma Seminar on Dogen’s Continuous Practice from Kaz Tanahashi”s translation of the Shobogenzo Fasciles 31a and 31b. In this talk Norman speaks on Phillip Whalen on zazen.

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Dogen’s Continuous Practice – Talk 15 – 2024/5 Series – Huike’s Arm

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:31:50 +0000

Norman gives the fifteenth talk to the Dharma Seminar on Dogen’s Continuous Practice from Kaz Tanahashi”s translation of the Shobogenzo Fasciles 31a and 31b. In this talk Norman speaks on Huike’s Arm.

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Response to Suffering – Zen Center for Contemplative Care – 1/11/25

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 01:16:20 +0000

Norman gives a talk on “Response to Suffering” to the Zen Center for Contemplative Care on January 11. 2025

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Dogen’s Continuous Practice – Talk 13 – 2024 Series – Bodhidharma

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:48:06 +0000

Norman gives the thirteenth talk to the Dharma Seminar on Dogen’s Continuous Practice from Kaz Tanahashi”s translation of the Shobogenzo Fasciles 31a and 31b. In this talk Norman speaks on Bodhidharma.

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Dogen’s Continuous Practice – Talk 12 – 2024 Series – Buddha’s Enlightenment

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:19:50 +0000

Norman gives the twelfth talk to the Dharma Seminar on Dogen’s Continuous Practice from Kaz Tanahashi”s translation of the Shobogenzo Fasciles 31a and 31b. In this talk Norman speaks on Buddha’s Enlightenment.

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Dogen’s Continuous Practice – Talk 11 – Jeff Bickner

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:41:40 +0000

Jeff Bickner gives his tenth talk on Dogen’s Continuous Practice from Kaz Tanahashi”s translation of the Shobogenzo Fasciles 31a and 31b to the Everyday Zen November 2024 All Day Sitting.

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Dogen’s Continuous Practice – Talk 10 – 2024 Series – Unspectacular

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 20:11:14 +0000

Norman gives his tenth talk on Dogen’s Continuous Practice from Kaz Tanahashi”s translation of the Shobogenzo Fasciles 31a and 31b to the Everyday Zen November 2024 All Day Sitting. In this talk Norman talks on how awakening may be an unspectacular process.

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Dogen’s Continuous Practice – Talk 9 – 2024 Series – Mahakashyapa

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:08:15 +0000

Norman gives his ninth talk to the Dharma Seminar on Dogen’s Continuous Practice from Kaz Tanahashi”s translation of the Shobogenzo Fasciles 31a and 31b. In this talk In this talk Norman speaks on the face to face transmission of Mahakashyapa.

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Dogen’s Continuous Practice – Talk 8 – 2024 Series – Rene Descartes

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:54:31 +0000

Norman gives his eighth talk to the Dharma Seminar on Dogen’s Continuous Practice from Kaz Tanahashi”s translation of the Shobogenzo Fasciles 31a and 31b. In this talk In this talk Norman speaks on Rene Decartes (1596-1650) a French mathematician, scientist and philosopher who is considered a founder of modern philosophy.

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Dogen’s Continuous Practice – Talk 7 – 2024 Series – Dai-i Flo Rublee

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:22:40 +0000

Dai-i Flo Rublee gives the seventh talk to the Dharma Seminar on Dogen’s Continuous Practice from Kaz Tanahashi”s translation of the Shobogenzo Fasciles 31a and 31b. Flo is an Everyday Zen priest from Vancouver’s Mountain Rain Zen Community sangha. She received shiho (dharma transmission) from Norman a year ago.

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Three Marks of Human Life – Alan Block – All Day Sitting – November 2, 2024

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:16:59 +0000

Alan Block gives the Dharma talk to the All Day Sitting on “Three Marks of Human Life” at Green Gulch Farm.

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Dogen’s Continuous Practice – Talk 6 – 2024 Series – Beautiful and Useless

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:22:33 +0000

Norman gives his sixth talk to the Dharma Seminar on Dogen’s Continuous Practice from Kaz Tanahashi”s translation of the Shobogenzo Fasciles 31a and 31b.

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Dogen’s Continuous Practice – Talk 5 – Christopher Dumbleton and Steve Gross

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:39:39 +0000

Christopher Dumbleton and Steve Gross give the fifth talk to the Dharma Seminar on Dogen’s Continuous Practice from Kaz Tanahashi”s translation of the Shobogenzo Fasciles 31a and 31b.

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Dogen’s Continuous Practice – Talk 4 – 2024 Series – Simone Weil

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:21:08 +0000

Norman gives his fourth talk to the Dharma Seminar on Dogen’s Continuous Practice from Kaz Tanahashi”s translation of the Shobogenzo Fasciles 31a and 31b. This talk focuses on the teachings of Simone Weil and their insights into our Zen Continuous Practice.

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Dogen’s Continuous Practice – Talk 3 – 2024 Series

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:09:04 +0000

Norman gives his third talk to the Dharma Seminar on Dogen’s Continuous Practice from Kaz Tanahashi”s translation of the Shobogenzo Fasciles 31a and 31b.

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Dogen’s Continuous Practice – Talk 2 – 2024 Series

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 18:41:38 +0000

Norman gives his second talk to the Dharma Seminar on Dogen’s Continuous Practice from Kaz Tanahashi”s translation of the Shobogenzo Fasciles 31a and 31b.

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Dogen’s Continuous Practice – Talk 1 – 2024 series

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 17:20:51 +0000

Norman gives his first talk to the Dharma Seminar on Dogen’s Continuous Practice from Kaz Tanahashi”s translation of the Shobogenzo Fasciles 31a and 31b.

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Elul Retreat – Makor Or – September 2024

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 01:33:36 +0000

Norman gives a talk at the Elul Retreat to the Manor Or Jewish meditation group

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The Five Remembrances – Talk 6 – My Actions Are My Only True Belongings

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 03:39:41 +0000

Jaune Evans leads the Dharma Seminar and invites Chris Fortin to speak on “My Actions Are My Only True Belongings,” the sixth and final talk of “The Five Remembrances” series.

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The Five Remembrances – Talk 5 – All That is Dear to Me and Everyone I Love Are of the Nature to Change

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 16:36:31 +0000

Jaune Evans leads the Dharma Seminar and invites Frank Ostaseski to speak on “All That is Dear to Me and Everyone I love Are of the Nature to Change,” the fifth talk of “The Five Remembrances” series.

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Guided Meditation – Motivation – Conflict Resolution – Talk 3 – Talloires, France

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 17:58:47 +0000

Norman gives a Guided Meditation on “Motivation” to the Conflict Resolution group in Talloires, France.

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Guided Meditation – The Four Reflections – Conflict Resolution – Talk 2 – Talloires, France

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:38:35 +0000

Norman gives a Guided Meditation on “The Four Reflections” to the Conflict Resolution group in Talloires, France.

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Guided Meditation – The Four Immeasurables – Conflict Resolution Group – Talk 1 – Talloires, France

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:50:55 +0000

Norman gives a Guided Meditation on “The Four Immeasurables” to the Conflict Resolution Group in Talloires,, France.

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The Five Remembrances – Talk 4 – I am of the Nature to Die

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:32:35 +0000

Jaune Evans leads the Dharma Seminar and invites Bob Andrews, Tracy Grubbs, Michael Gelfond, Christopher Dumbleton, Renshin Bunce, and Jane Flint to share their experience of “I Am Of The Nature To Die,” the fourth talk of “The Five Remembrances” series.

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The Five Remembrances – Talk 3 – The Sixth Remembrance – Caring

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 21:55:49 +0000

Jaune Evans gives the third talk of “The Five Remembrances” series on “The Sixth Remembrance – Caring” at the Everyday Zen All Day Sitting at Green Gulch Farms

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The Five Remembrances – Talk 2 – I Am of the Nature to Have Ill Health

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 04:29:16 +0000

Jaune Evans leads the Dharma Seminar and invites Patricia Sullivan, Ty Cashman, Beth Beaullieu, John Murray and Andrea Jacoby to share their experience of “I Am Of The Nature To Have Ill Health,” the second talk of “The Five Remembrances” series.

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The Five Remembrances – Talk 1 – I Am of the Nature to Grow Old

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 20:38:07 +0000

Jaune Evans leads the Dharma Seminar and invites Sue Moon, Naomi Newman and Steve Gross to share their experience of “I Am Of The Nature To Grow Old,” the first talk of “The Five Remembrances” series.

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Tisha B’Av – Awakened Heart – Talk 2

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:09:30 +0000

Norman gives a talk on “Tisha B’Av” to the Awakened Heart Project for Contemplative Judaism.

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Buddhism and Jewish Meditation – Awakened Heart – Talk 1

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 20:53:36 +0000

Norman gives a talk on “Buddhism and Jewish Meditation” to the Awakened Heart Project for Contemplative Judaism.

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Dogen’s “Birth and Death”

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 18:00:04 +0000

Norman gives a talk to the Dharma Seminar on Dogen’s “Birth and Death.”

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Dogen’s “Continuous Practice” – Upaya Zen Center- 07/28/24

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 20:27:16 +0000

Norman give a talk on Dogen’s “Continuous Practice” at the Upaya Zen Center.

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On Vowing – All Day Sitting – July 20, 2024

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 18:19:24 +0000

Norman gives a dharma talk “On Vowing” to the Everyday Zen July All Day Sitting at Green Gulch Farms.

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Denkoroku – The Transmission of the Light 2024 – Talk 6 – Huineng – Jeff Bickner

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 03:55:13 +0000

Jeff Bickner gives the sixth and final talk of the “Denkoroku – The Transmission of the Light ” 2024 series to the Dharma Seminar. The Denkoroku was written by Keizan Jokin (1264-1325) who along with Dogen is considered to be one of the two founding patriarchs of the Soto Zen School. The Denkoroku presents the transmission stories of the lineage of Soto Zen ancestors. The series references the text of Thomas Cleary’s “Transmission of the Light: Zen in the Art of Enlightenment by Zen Master Keizan.” This talk focuses on Huinen, the successor to Hongren.

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Samish Island Sesshin 2024 – Talk 3 – Trust In Mind

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:08:21 +0000

Norman gives his third and final talk of his “Trust in Mind” series to the Samish Island Sesshin 2024.

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Denkoroku – The Transmission of the Light – Talk 5 – Hongren – Jeff Bickner

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:19:54 +0000

Jeff Bickner gives the fifth talk of the “Denkoroku – The Transmission of the Light ” 2024 series to the Dharma Seminar. The Denkoroku was written by Keizan Jokin (1264-1325) who along with Dogen is considered to be one of the two founding patriarchs of the Soto Zen School. The Denkoroku presents the transmission stories of the lineage of Soto Zen ancestors. The series references the text of Thomas Cleary’s “Transmission of the Light: Zen in the Art of Enlightenment by Zen Master Keizan.” This talk focuses on Hongren, the successor to Dioxin.

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Samish Island Sesshin 2024 – Talk 2 – Trust in Mind

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:03:29 +0000

Norman gives his second talk of his “Trust in Mind” series to the Samish Island Sesshin 2024.

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Picking and Choosing – All Day Sitting June 2024

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 19:28:01 +0000

Norman gives a talk on “Picking and Choosing” to the June 2024 All Day Sitting at Green Gulch Farms

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Samish Island Sesshin 2024 – Talk 1 – Trust in Mind

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:53:07 +0000

Norman gives his first talk of his “Trust in Mind” series to the Samish Island Sesshin 2024

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Denkoroku – The Transmission of the Light 2024 – Talk 4 – Daoxin

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:14:20 +0000

Norman gives the fourth talk of the “Denkoroku – The Transmission of the Light ” 2024 series to the Dharma Seminar. The Denkoroku was written by Keizan Jokin (1264-1325) who along with Dogen is considered to be one of the two founding patriarchs of the Soto Zen School. The Denkoroku presents the transmission stories of the lineage of Soto Zen ancestors. The series references the text of Thomas Cleary’s “Transmission of the Light: Zen in the Art of Enlightenment by Zen Master Keizan.” This talk focuses on Daoxin, the successor to Sengcan.

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Denkoroku – The Transmission of the Light – Talk 3 – Sengcan

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 17:33:34 +0000

Norman gives the third talk of the “Denkoroku – The Transmission of the Light ” 2024 series to the Dharma Seminar. The Denkoroku was written by Keizan Jokin (1264-1325) who along with Dogen is considered to be one of the two founding patriarchs of the Soto Zen School. The Denkoroku presents the transmission stories of the lineage of Soto Zen ancestors. This series references the text of Thomas Cleary’s “Transmission of the Light: Zen in the Art of Enlightenment by Zen Master Keizan.” This talk focuses on Sengcan, the successor to Huike.

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Denkoroku – The Transmission of the Light 2024 – Talk 2 – Huike

Fri, 31 May 2024 14:07:18 +0000

Norman gives the second talk of the “Denkoroku – The Transmission of the Light ” 2024 series to the Dharma Seminar. The Denkoroku was written by Keizan Jokin (1264-1325) who along with Dogen is considered to be one of the two founding patriarchs of the Soto Zen School. The Denkoroku presents the transmission stories of the lineage of Soto Zen ancestors. This series references the text of Thomas Cleary’s “Transmission of the Light: Zen in the Art of Enlightenment by Zen Master Keizan.” This talk focuses on Huike, the successor to Bodhidharma.

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Denkoroku – The Transmission of the Light 2024 – Talk 1 – Bodhidharma -Jeff Bickner

Thu, 23 May 2024 14:16:36 +0000

Jeff Bickner gives the first talk of the “Denkoroku – The Transmission of the Light 2024” series to the Dharma Seminar. The Denkoroku was written by Keizan Jokin (1264-1325) who along with Dogen is considered to be one of the two founding patriarchs of the Soto Zen School. The Denkoroku presents the transmission stories of the lineage of Soto Zen ancestors. This series references the text of Thomas Cleary’s “Transmission of the Light: Zen in the Art of Enlightenment by Zen Master Keizan.” This first talk is on Bodhidharma – Case 29.

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On Compassion – All Day Sitting – May 2024

Mon, 20 May 2024 23:15:32 +0000

Norman gives a dharma talk “On Compassion” to the May 2024 Everyday Zen All Day Sitting at Green Gulch Farms

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Guided Meditation “On Compassion”

Sun, 19 May 2024 23:34:24 +0000

Norman gives Guided Meditation “On Compassion.”

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First Buddhist Women – Talk 4 – Kathie Fischer

Thu, 16 May 2024 15:32:09 +0000

Kathie Fischer gives her fourth and last talk of the “First Buddhist Women” series. Our text will be Susan Murcott’s First Buddhist Women: Poems and Stories of Awakening, a book on the Pali text Therigatha, a collection of poems by early Buddhist nuns. This final talk will discuss the nuns Kema and Upalavanna.

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Guided Meditation “On Gratitude”

Sat, 11 May 2024 23:41:33 +0000

Norman gives a Guided Meditation “On Gratitude.”

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First Buddhist Women – Talk 3 – Kathie Fischer

Fri, 03 May 2024 15:43:45 +0000

Kathie Fischer gives her third talk of the “First Buddhist Women” series. Our text will be Susan Murcott’s First Buddhist Women: Poems and Stories of Awakening, a book on the Pali text Therigatha, a collection of poems by early Buddhist nuns. This talk focuses on Mahapajapati Gotami the foster-mother of the Buddha who was the first woman to seek ordination and became the first bhikkhuni (Buddhist nun)..

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Sadāprarudita – The Ever Weeping Bodhisattva – Kannon Do May 2024

Wed, 01 May 2024 18:29:29 +0000

Norman gives a talk at the Kannon Do Meditation Center on “Sadāprarudita – The Every Weeping Bodhisattva” from the Prajna Paramita 8,000 lines.

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The Story of the Humble King – All Day Sitting April 2024

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:24:14 +0000

Norman gives a dharma talk to the April 2024 Everyday Zen All Day Sitting at Green Gulch Farms on “The Story of the Humble King.

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Guided Meditation on “Self Compassion” – SCIPI April 26, 2024

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 15:32:20 +0000

Norman gives a guided meditation to the SCIPI group on “Self Compassion.”

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First Buddhist Women – Talk 2 – Kathie Fischer

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 20:05:47 +0000

Kathie Fischer gives her second talk of the “First Buddhist Women” series. Our text will be Susan Murcott’s First Buddhist Women: Poems and Stories of Awakening, a book on the Pali text Therigatha, a collection of poems by early Buddhist nuns. This talk focuses on the two early nuns Patacara and Kisa Gotami.

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First Buddhist Women – Talk 1 – Kathie Fischer

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 15:35:32 +0000

Kathie Fischer gives her first talk of the “First Buddhist Women” series. Our text will be Susan Murcott’s First Buddhist Women: Poems and Stories of Awakening, a book on the Pali text Therigatha, a collection of poems by early Buddhist nuns. This talk focuses on the two early nuns Bhadda Kundalakesa and Dhammadinna.

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Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind – Talk 10

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 22:56:09 +0000

Norman gives the tenth and final talk of the” Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind” 2024 series based on Suzuki Roshi’s book of the same name.

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Dogen’s Generosity and the Story of Sadaprarudita – Santa Sabina Sesshin 2024 – Talk 7

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 22:25:03 +0000

Norman gives the seventh dharma talk at the Santa Sabina Sesshin 2024 on “Dogen’s Generosity and the Story of Sadaprarudita”

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Dogen’s Zazen-shin: The Point of Zazen – Santa Sabina Sesshin 2024 – Talk 5

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 20:47:58 +0000

Norman gives the fifth dharma talk at the Santa Sabina Sesshin 2024 on “Dogen’s Zazen-shin: The Point of Zazen.”

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Suzuki Roshi on “Expression” – Santa Sabina Sesshin 2024 – Talk 4

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:49:56 +0000

Norman gives the fourth dharma talk at the Santa Sabina Sesshin 2024 on “Suzuki Roshi on Expression.”

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Way Seeking Mind – Shuso Anlor Davin – Santa Sabina Sesshin 2024 – Talk 3

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:03:44 +0000

Shuso Anlor Davin gives her “Way Seeking Mind” talk to the Santa Sabina Sesshin 2024 (talk 3).

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Radiant Light – Dogen’s Shobogenzo #37 – Santa Sabina Sesshin 2024 – Talk 2

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 13:36:06 +0000

Norman gives his second dharma talk at the Santa Sabins Sesshin 2024 on “Radiant Light” from Dogen’s Shobogenzo #37.

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Zazen and Mind Only Teachings – Santa Sabina Sesshin 2024 – Talk 1

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 21:38:35 +0000

Norman gives his first dharma talk at the Santa Sabins Sesshin 2024 on “Zazen and Mind Only Teachings,”

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Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind – Talk 9

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 15:33:40 +0000

Norman gives the ninth talk of the” Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind” 2024 series based on Suzuki Roshi’s book of the same name.

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Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind – Talk 8 – March 23 All Day Sitting

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:01:37 +0000

Norman gives the eighth talk of the” Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind” 2024 series based on Suzuki Roshi’s book of the same name.

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Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind – Suzuki Roshi – Talk 7 – Shuso Anlor Davin

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 03:51:42 +0000

Shuso Anlor Davin gives the seventh talk of the” Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind” 2024 series based on Suzuki Roshi’s book of the same name.

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Kodo Sawaki – “To You” – New York Zen Center 3/18/24

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:58:28 +0000

Norman gives a talk on Kodo Sawaki’s book “To You: Zen Sayings of Kodo Sawaki.” Kodo Sawaki (1860-1965) was often referred to as the “Homeless Monk” for his extensive travels through Japan to teach Zen as opposed to becoming a conventional abbot. He is considered one of the most influential Zen priest of his time for bringing Zen practice into the lives of laypeople and popularizing the ancient tradition of sewing the kesa.

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Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind – Talk 6 – Les Kaye

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:46:27 +0000

Les Kaye gives the sixth talk of the” Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind” 2024 series based on Suzuki Roshi’s book of the same name. Les Kaye was an early student of Suzuki Roshi and served as abbot of Kannon Do for 40 years, retiring as Abbot Emeritus. In this talk he speaks on the history of how “Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind,” came to be and its impact on bringing the teachings of zen to the western world.

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Guided Meditation on “Being Alive”

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 22:31:59 +0000

Norman gives a Guided Meditation on “Being Alive

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Guided Meditation on “Vulnerability”

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:43:52 +0000

Norman gives a Guided Meditation on “Vulnerability.”

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Zen Mind Beginners Mind – Talk 5

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:36:32 +0000

Norman gives the fifth talk of the” Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind” 2024 series based on Suzuki Roshi’s book of the same name.

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Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind – Talk 4 – All Day Sitting March 2, 2024

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 01:21:58 +0000

Norman gives the fourth talk of the” Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind” 2024 series based on Suzuki Roshi’s book of the same name to the March 2nd All Day Sitting at Green Gulch Farm.

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Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind – Talk 3 – Anlor Davin

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 23:12:50 +0000

Shuso Anlor Davin gives the third talk of the” Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind” 2024 series based on Suzuki Roshi’s book of the same name

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Vasubandhu’s Three Natures – Talk by Author Ben Connelly – Talk 11

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 19:21:53 +0000

Author Ben Connelly speaks on his book “Vasubandhu’s Three Natures” to the Dharma Seminar. This is the eleventh and concluding talk of the series.

Ben Connelly’s Website

Texts Discussed

Vasubandhu’s “Three Natures”: A Practitioner’s Guide for Liberation, by Ben Connelly, translated by Weijen Teng

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Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind – Talk 2

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 15:01:27 +0000

Norman gives the second talk of the” Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind” 2024 series based on Suzuki Roshi’s book of the same name

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Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind – Suzuki Roshi – Talk 1

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 18:33:54 +0000

Norman gives the first talk of the” Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind” 2024 series based on Suzuki Roshi’s book of the same name

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Introduction to the 2024 Everyday Zen Practice Period

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 21:26:32 +0000

Norman and Shuso Anlor Davin give the introductory talk to the Everyday Zen 2024 Practice Period at the All Day Sitting at Green Gulch Farm Green Dragon Temple.

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Vasubandhu’s Three Natures – Yogachara Mind Only School – Talk 10

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 21:28:19 +0000

Norman gives his tenth and final talk on “Vasubandhu’s Three Natures” of the Yogachara (Mind Only School). Our main text will be the book “Vasubandhu’s Three Natures” by Ben Connelly as well as the Jay Garfield’s “Vasubandhu’s Treatise on the Three Natures: A Translation and Commentary.”

Texts Discussed

Vasubandhu’s “Three Natures”: A Practitioner’s Guide for Liberation, by Ben Connelly, translated by Weijen Teng
Vasubandhu’s Treatise on the Three Natures: A Translation and Commentary, by Jay Garfield

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Kshanti Paramita – “Facing Suffering” – Upaya Zen Center – 1/28/24

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 19:31:44 +0000

Norman gives a talk on “Kshanti Paramita” – “Facing Suffering” to the Upaya Zen Center

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Whole Hearted Response to Suffering – NYZC for Contemplative Care – 1/27/24

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 19:23:35 +0000

Norman gives a talk on “Whole Hearted Response to Suffering” to the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.

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Vasubandhu’s Three Natures – Yogachara Mind Only School – Talk 9

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 18:20:44 +0000

Norman gives his ninth talk on “Vasubandhu’s Three Natures” of the Yogachara (Mind Only School). Our main text will be the book “Vasubandhu’s Three Natures” by Ben Connelly as well as the Jay Garfield’s “Vasubandhu’s Treatise on the Three Natures: A Translation and Commentary.”

Texts Discussed

Vasubandhu’s “Three Natures”: A Practitioner’s Guide for Liberation, by Ben Connelly, translated by Weijen Teng
Vasubandhu’s Treatise on the Three Natures: A Translation and Commentary, by Jay Garfield

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Vasubandhu’s Three Natures – Yogachara Mind Only School – Talk 8

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 23:57:16 +0000

Norman gives his eighth talk on “Vasubandhu’s Three Natures” of the Yogachara (Mind Only School). Our main text will be the book “Vasubandhu’s Three Natures” by Ben Connelly as well as the Jay Garfield’s “Vasubandhu’s Treatise on the Three Natures: A Translation and Commentary.”

Texts Discussed

Vasubandhu’s “Three Natures”: A Practitioner’s Guide for Liberation, by Ben Connelly, translated by Weijen Teng
Vasubandhu’s Treatise on the Three Natures: A Translation and Commentary, by Jay Garfield

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Vasubandhu’s Three Natures – Yogachara Mind Only School – Talk 7

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 18:40:34 +0000

Norman gives his seventh talk on “Vasubandhu’s Three Natures” of the Yogachara (Mind Only School). Our main text will be the book “Vasubandhu’s Three Natures” by Ben Connelly as well as the Jay Garfield’s “Vasubandhu’s Treatise on the Three Natures: A Translation and Commentary.”

Texts Discussed

Vasubandhu’s “Three Natures”: A Practitioner’s Guide for Liberation, by Ben Connelly, translated by Weijen Teng
Vasubandhu’s Treatise on the Three Natures: A Translation and Commentary, by Jay Garfield

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Vasubandhu’s Three Natures – Yogachara Mind Only School – Talk 6

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:06:03 +0000

Norman gives his sixth talk on “Vasubandhu’s Three Natures” of the Yogachara (Mind Only School). Our main text will be the book “Vasubandhu’s Three Natures” by Ben Connelly as well as the Jay Garfield’s “Vasubandhu’s Treatise on the Three Natures: A Translation and Commentary.”

Texts Discussed

Vasubandhu’s “Three Natures”: A Practitioner’s Guide for Liberation, by Ben Connelly, translated by Weijen Teng
Vasubandhu’s Treatise on the Three Natures: A Translation and Commentary, by Jay Garfield

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Chanukah – Makor Or – December 10,2013

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 18:09:19 +0000

Norman gives a talk at Manor Or on “Chanukah.”

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Vasubandhu’s Three Natures – Yogachara Mind Only School – Talk 5

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 18:00:06 +0000

Norman gives his fifth talk on “Vasubandhu’s Three Natures” of the Yogachara (Mind Only School). Our main text will be the book “Vasubandhu’s Three Natures” by Ben Connelly as well as the Jay Garfield’s “Vasubandhu’s Treatise on the Three Natures: A Translation and Commentary.”

Texts Discussed

Vasubandhu’s “Three Natures”: A Practitioner’s Guide for Liberation, by Ben Connelly, translated by Weijen Teng
Vasubandhu’s Treatise on the Three Natures: A Translation and Commentary, by Jay Garfield

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Mar de Jade Sesshin 2023 – Talk 11 – “Living the Awakened Life”

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 16:34:50 +0000

NormanFischer gives the eleventh and final talk of the Mar de Jade 2023 Sesshin on “Living the Awakened Life.”

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Mar de Jade Sesshin 2023 – Talk 10 – Kathie Fischer – “The Story of Utama”

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 16:30:49 +0000

KathieFischer gives the tenth talk of the Mar de Jade 2023 Sesshin on “The Story of Utama.”

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Mar de Jade Sesshin 2023 – Talk 9 – “Buddha’s Enlightenment”

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 16:27:18 +0000

Norman Fischer gives the ninth talk of the Mar de Jade 2023 Sesshin on “Buddha’s Enlightenment.”

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Mar de Jade Sesshin 2023 – Talk 8 – Kathie Fischer – “Whales and the Story of Patachara”

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 16:23:24 +0000

Kathie Fischer gives the eighth talk of the Mar de Jade 2023 Sesshin on “Whales and the Story of Patachara.”

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Mar de Jade Sesshin 2023 – Talk 7 – Discovering the Truth

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 16:18:55 +0000

Norman Fischer gives the seventh talk of the Mar de Jade 2023 Sesshin on “Discovering the Truth.”

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Mar de Jade Sesshin 2023 – Talk Six – Kathie Fischer – “Story of Kisagotami”

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 16:15:45 +0000

Kathie Fischer gives the sixth talk of the Mar de Jade 2023 Sesshin on “The Story of Kisagotami.”

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Mar de Jade Sesshin 2023 – Talk 5 – The Buddha’s First Talk

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 16:11:14 +0000

Norman Fischer gives the fifth talk of the Mar de Jade 2023 Sesshin on “The Buddha’s First Talk.”

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Mar de Jade Sesshin 2023 – Talk 4 – Kathie Fischer – Zen Forms an Equanimity

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 16:06:43 +0000

Kathie Fischer gives the fourth talk of the Mar de Jade 2023 Sesshin on “Zen Forms and Equanimity.”

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Mar de Jade Sesshin 2023 – Talk 3 – The Buddha

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 15:58:06 +0000

Norman Fischer gives the third talk of the Mar de Jade 2023 Sesshin on “The Buddha.

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Mar de Jade Sesshin – Talk 2 – Kathie Fischer – Buddha Kundalakesa

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 15:52:55 +0000

Kathie Fischer gives the second talk of the Mar de Jade Sesshin 2023 on “Buddha Kundalakesa”.

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Mar de Jade Sesshin 2023 – Talk 1 – How to Practice

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 15:47:37 +0000

Norman gives the first talk of the Mar de Jade Sesshin 2023 on “How to Practice”.

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Vasubanhu’s Three Natures – Yogachara Mind Only School – Talk 4

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 18:39:14 +0000

Norman gives his fourth talk on “Vasubandhu’s Three Natures” of the Yogachara (Mind Only School). Our main text will be the book “Vasubandhu’s Three Natures” by Ben Connelly as well as the Jay Garfield’s “Vasubandhu’s Treatise on the Three Natures: A Translation and Commentary.”

Texts Discussed

Vasubandhu’s “Three Natures”: A Practitioner’s Guide for Liberation, by Ben Connelly, translated by Weijen Teng
Vasubandhu’s Treatise on the Three Natures: A Translation and Commentary, by Jay Garfield

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Philip Whalen Journals – SFZC – November 11, 2023

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 21:43:32 +0000

Norman gives a talk to the San Francisco Zen Center on “Philip Whalen Journals.

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Vasubandhu’s Three Natures – Yogachara Mind Only School – Talk 3

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 21:26:29 +0000

Norman gives his third talk on “Vasubandhu’s Three Natures” of the Yogachara (Mind Only School). Our main text will be the book “Vasubandhu’s Three Natures” by Ben Connelly as well as the Jay Garfield’s “Vasubandhu’s Treatise on the Three Natures: A Translation and Commentary.”

Texts Discussed

Vasubandhu’s “Three Natures”: A Practitioner’s Guide for Liberation, by Ben Connelly, translated by Weijen Teng
Vasubandhu’s Treatise on the Three Natures: A Translation and Commentary, by Jay Garfield

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Buddha on Truth and Teachers – All Day Sitting November 2024

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 20:47:36 +0000

Norman gives a dharma talk on “Buddha on Truth and Teachers” to the November 2024 All Day Sitting

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Norman on Poetry and Dharma

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:45:21 +0000

Norman gives a talk to the Minnesota Zen Center on “Poetry and Dharma.”

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Vasubandhu’s Three Natures – Yogachara Mind Only School – Talk 2

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:31:07 +0000

Norman gives his second talk on “Vasubandhu’s Three Natures” of the Yogachara (Mind Only School). Our main text will be the book “Vasubandhu’s Three Natures” by Ben Connelly as well as the Jay Garfield’s “Vasubandhu’s Treatise on the Three Natures: A Translation and Commentary.”

Texts Discussed

Vasubandhu’s “Three Natures”: A Practitioner’s Guide for Liberation, by Ben Connelly, translated by Weijen Teng
Vasubandhu’s Treatise on the Three Natures: A Translation and Commentary, by Jay Garfield

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Vasubandhu’s Three Natures – Yogachara Mind Only School – Talk 1

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 19:48:48 +0000

Norman gives his first talk on “Vasubandhu’s Three Natures” of the Yogachara (Mind Only School). Our main text will be the book “Vasubandhu’s Three Natures” by Ben Connelly as well as the Jay Garfield’s “Vasubandhu’s Treatise on the Three Natures: A Translation and Commentary.”

Texts Discussed

Vasubandhu’s “Three Natures”: A Practitioner’s Guide for Liberation, by Ben Connelly, translated by Weijen Teng
Vasubandhu’s Treatise on the Three Natures: A Translation and Commentary, by Jay Garfield

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Wheel of Life and the Bodhisattva Path – Talk 4 – Way Seeking Mind – Chris Fortin

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 21:58:00 +0000

Chris Fortin gives her fourth and final talk on the Wheel of Life and the Bodhisattva Path on Way Seeking Mind. This is a short talk and introduction to three Sangha members (Liz Salin, Audrey Meinertzhagen and Shuffy) giving talks which are not published here for privacy reasons. Sangha members may on request the link to the Way Seeking Mind talks by requesting them at resources@everydayzen.org Please allow a short delay for the link to be emailed to you.

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On the Tragedy of Israel Palestine – All Day Sitting October 2023

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 20:35:28 +0000

Norman gives a dharma talk “On the Tragedy of Israel Palestine” to the Everyday Zen October 2023 All Day Sitting.

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Wheel of Life and the Bodhisattva Path – Talk 3 – Chris Fortin

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 13:57:21 +0000

Chris Fortin gives her third talk on the Wheel of Life and the Bodhisattva Path.

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Wheel of Life and the Bodhisattva Path – Talk 2 – Chris Fortin

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 03:38:44 +0000

Chris Fortin gives her second talk on the Wheel of Life and the Bodhisattva Path.

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Dogen’s “Continuous Practice” – Spirit Rock – October 8, 2023

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 02:56:46 +0000

Norman gives an online talk to the Spirit Rock Meditation Center on Dogen’s “Continuous Practice.

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Wheel of Life and the Bodhisattva Path – Talk 1 – The Six Realms – Chris Fortin

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 22:14:48 +0000

Chris Fortin gives her first talk on the Wheel of Life and the Bodhisattva Path on “The Six Realms.

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Dogen on the Environment – Talk 5 – Conclusion

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:14:10 +0000

Norman gives the fifth and final talk on the “Dogen on the Environment” series. This series will be referencing Dogen’s “Valley Sounds, Mountain Streams” writing as found in Kazuaki Tanahashi: Treasury of the True Dharma Eye: Zen Master Dogen’s Shobo Genzo.

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Self-Receiving and Employing Samadhi – All Day Sitting September 2023

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 14:23:11 +0000

Noman talks on the the “Self-Receiving and Employing Samadhi” to the September Everyday Zen All Day Sitting.

https://www.sfzc.org/files/daily_sutras_Self-Receiving_and_Employing_Samadhi

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Dogen on the Environment – Talk 4 – Valley Sounds, Mountain Streams

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:20:12 +0000

Norman gives the fourth talk on the “Dogen on the Environment” series. This series will be referencing Dogen’s “Valley Sounds, Mountain Streams” writing as found in Kazuaki Tanahashi: Treasury of the True Dharma Eye: Zen Master Dogen’s Shobo Genzo.

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Conversation with David Hinton and Norman Fischer – 09/24/2023

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 13:49:53 +0000

Norman has a conversation with David Hinton, an American poet and translator who specializes in Chinese literature on bringing the true meaning of the Chinese teachings into everyday terms and life. Due to a technical error, the very beginning of the talk is cut off in the audio version. The video recording on YouTube is complete.

Video of the livestream on YouTube:
David Hinton & Norman Fischer ~ The Way of Ch’an
Banyen Books & Sound on YouTube

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Dogen on the Environment – Talk 3 – Our Kinship Knows No Bounds – Jaune Evans

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 17:28:45 +0000

Jaune Evans gives the third talk on the “Dogen on the Environment” series on “Our Kinship Knows Knows No Bounds.” This series will be referencing Dogen’s “Valley Sounds, Mountain Colors” writing as found in Kazuaki Tanahashi: Treasury of the True Dharma Eye: Zen Master Dogen’s Shobo Genzo.

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Makor Or Elul Retreat – Shoftim – August 27, 2023

Sat, 09 Sep 2023 18:39:35 +0000

Norman gives a talk on “Shoftim” to the Maker Or Elul Retreat August 27, 2023.

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Awakened Heart Retreat – Shoftim – August 24, 2023

Sat, 09 Sep 2023 18:35:42 +0000

Norman gives a talk on “Shoftim” to the Awakened Heart Retreat August 24, 2023.

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Dogen on the Environment – Talk 2 – Uncertainty

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 17:54:07 +0000

Norman gives his second talk on the “Dogen on the Environment” series on “Uncertainty” followed by more “Odes to the Earth” by Sangha members. This series will be referencing Dogen’s “Valley Sounds, Mountain Colors” writing as found in Kazuaki Tanahashi: Treasury of the True Dharma Eye: Zen Master Dogen’s Shobo Genzo.

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Fifteen Sutras of the Old Way – Talk 8 – Simile of the Snake – Mary Ann Sacksteder

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 21:50:17 +0000

Mary Ann Sacksteder gives the eighth talk of the Fifteen Sutras From the Old Way 2023 series on “Simile of the Snake.”

The PDF can be found here:

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Dogen on the Environment – Talk 1 – Ode to the Environment

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:04:24 +0000

Norman gives his first introductory talk on the “Dogen on the Environment” series on “Ode to the Environment.

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Ode to Climate: It’s Not Too Late – All Day Sitting August 2023 – Jaune Evans

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 15:55:50 +0000

Jaune Evans gives a dharma talk on “Ode to Climate: It’s Not Too Late” at the August 2023 All Day Sitting.

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Fifteen Sutras of the Old Way 2023 – Talk 7 – Those of Kesaputta – John Murray

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:13:51 +0000

John Murray gives the seventh talk of the Fifteen Sutras From the Old Way 2023 series on “Those of Kesaputta ” to the Everyday Zen Dharma Seminar. The PDF can be found here:

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Fifteen Sutras of the Old Way 2023 – Talk 6 – Meghiya Sutra – Jeff Bickner

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 21:17:56 +0000

Jeff Bickner gives the six talk of the Fifteen Sutras From the Old Way 2023 series on “The Maghiya Sutra” to the Everyday Zen Dharma Seminar. The PDF can be found here:

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Fifteen Sutras From the Old Way 2023 – Talk 4 on “The Elder Sutra” and “On Knowing the Better Way to Live Alone”

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:46:41 +0000

Norman gives the fourth talk of the Fifteen Sutras From the Old Way 2023 series on “The Elder Sutra” and “The Sutra on Knowing the Better Way to Live Alone” to the Everyday Zen Dharma Seminar. The PDF can be found here:

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Fifteen Sutras of the Old Way 2023 – Talk 3 – Parable of the Saw

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 19:24:56 +0000

Norman gives the third talk of the Fifteen Sutras From the Old Way 2023 series on sutra of the “Parable of the Saw ” to the Everyday Zen All Day Sitting July 2023. The PDF can be found here:

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Fifteen Sutras of the Old Way 2023 – Talk 2 – The Finger Snap – All Day Sitting July 2023

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:04:24 +0000

Norman gives the second talk of the Fifteen Sutras From the Old Way 2023 series on “The Finger Snap ” to the Everyday Zen All Day Sitting July 2023. The PDF can be found here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q6TMwK-zF6E429zyVUM5xvpZwEw8hwrP/view

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Opening the Hand of Thought – Living Out the Reality of Life

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:30:57 +0000

Norman gives a talk On Kosho Uchiyama’s “Opening the Hand Of Thought” chapter on “Living out the Reality of Life” to the Commit To Sit group.

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Samish Island Sesshin 2023 – Talk 4 – Dogen’s Continuous Practice

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:21:15 +0000

Norman gives the fourth and final talk on “Dogen’s Continuous Practice” to the Samish Island Sesshin.

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Samish Island Sesshin 2023 – Talk 3 – Dogen’s Continuous Practice

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:17:21 +0000

Norman gives the third talk on “Dogen’s Continuous Practice” to the Samish Island Sesshin.

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Samish Island Sesshin 2023 – Talk 2 – Dogen’s Continuous Practice

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:13:19 +0000

Norman gives the second talk on “Dogen’s Continuous Practice” to the Samish Island Sesshin 2023.

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Samish Island Sesshin 2023 – Talk 1 – Dogen’s Continuous Practice

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:09:10 +0000

Norman gives the first talk on “Dogen’s Continuous Practice” to the Samish Island Sesshin 2023.

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Fifteen Sutras From the Old Way 2023 – Talk 1 – Setting in Motion the Wheel of Dharma

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:01:06 +0000

Norman gives the first talk of the Fifteen Sutras From the Old Way 2023 series on “Setting in Motion the Wheel of Dharma” to the Dharma Seminar. The PDF can be found here::

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Taking Refuge in the Community of All Beings – Chris Fortin – All Day Sitting June 2023

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 21:29:34 +0000

Chris Fortin gives a dharma talk on “Taking Refuge in the Community of All Beings” to the Everyday Zen June 2023 All Day Sitting.

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Precepts 2022/3 Talk 13 – I vow to speak kindly, not to speak ill of others – Jaune Evans and James Flaherty

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 22:50:43 +0000

Jaune Evans and James Flaherty give the thirteenth talk of the precepts class on “I vow to speak kindly, not to speak ill of others.”

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Poems of Emily Dickinson – Talk 2

Tue, 30 May 2023 20:46:20 +0000

Norman gives his second and final talk of the Emily Dickinson 2023 series to the Dharma Seminar.

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Guishan’s Admonitions – Talk 1 – All Day Sitting May 2023

Mon, 22 May 2023 04:16:07 +0000

Norman gives his first talk on “Guishan’s Admonitions” to the Everyday Zen May 2023 All Day Sitting

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Poetry of Emily Dickinson 2023 – Talk 1

Sun, 21 May 2023 20:05:46 +0000

Norman gives his first talk of the Emily Dickinson 2023 series to the Dharma Seminar.

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Travels in Time – Talk 5 – Sue Moon and Maya Elrick

Tue, 16 May 2023 19:21:57 +0000

Sue Moon and Maya Elrick give the fifth and final talk on “Travels in Time” to the Dharma Seminar.

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Travels in Time – Talk 4 – Sue Moon

Fri, 05 May 2023 20:54:41 +0000

Sue Moon gives the fourth talk on “Travels in Time” to the Dharma Seminar.

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Travels in Time – Talk 3 – Sue Moon and Tom White

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:34:35 +0000

Sue Moon and Tom White give the third

talk on “Travels in Time” to the Dharma Seminar.

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Sayings of Guishan – All Day Sitting – April 2023

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 18:27:20 +0000

Norman gives a talk on “Sayings of Guishan” to the April 2023 Everyday Zen All Day Sitting.

Travels in Time – Talk 2 – Sue Moon

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 03:31:47 +0000

Sue Moon gives her second talk on “Travels in Time” to the Dharma Seminar.

Travels in Time – Talk 1 – Sue Moon

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 19:37:49 +0000

Sue Moon gives her first talk on Travels in Time to the Dharma Seminar.

Surangama Sutra 2023 Talk 14 – Santa Sabina Sesshin 2023 Talk 6

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 20:38:26 +0000

Norman gives his fourteenth and last talk of the Surangama Sutra 2023 series to the Santa Sabina 2023 Sesshin as the sixth talk. This series is based on the “The Surangama Sutra” version published by the Buddhist Text Translation Society. Norman also references Robert Rosenbaum’s “That is Not Your Mind: Zen Reflections on the Surangama Sutra.”

Surangama Sutra 2023 Talk 13 – Santa Sabina Sesshin 2023 Talk 4

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 22:57:01 +0000

Norman gives his thirteenth talk of the Surangama Sutra 2023 series to the Santa Sabina 2023 Sesshin as his fourth talk. This series is based on the “The Surangama Sutra” version published by the Buddhist Text Translation Society. Norman also references Robert Rosenbaum’s “That is Not Your Mind: Zen Reflections on the Surangama Sutra.”

Surangama Sutra 2023 Talk 12 – Santa Sabina Sesshin 2023 Talk 3

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 22:03:45 +0000

Norman gives his twelfth talk of the Surangama Sutra 2023 series to the Santa Sabina 2023 Sesshin as his third talk. This series is based on the “The Surangama Sutra” version published by the Buddhist Text Translation Society. Norman also references Robert Rosenbaum’s “That is Not Your Mind: Zen Reflections on the Surangama Sutra.”

Surangama Sutra 2023 Talk 11 – Santa Sabina Sesshin 2023 Talk 2

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 21:40:40 +0000

Norman gives his eleventh talk of the Surangama Sutra 2023 series to the Santa Sabina 2023 Sesshin as his second talk. This series is based on the “The Surangama Sutra” version published by the Buddhist Text Translation Society. Norman also references Robert Rosenbaum’s “That is Not Your Mind: Zen Reflections on the Surangama Sutra.”

Surangama Sutra 2023 Talk 10 and Remembering Layla Smith Bockhurst – Santa Sabina Sesshin 2023 Talk 1

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 20:33:50 +0000

Norman gives his tenth talk of the Surangama Sutra 2023 series to the Santa Sabina 2023 Sesshin as his first talk. This series is based on the “The Surangama Sutra” version published by the Buddhist Text Translation Society. Norman also references Robert Rosenbaum’s “That is Not Your Mind: Zen Reflections on the Surangama Sutra.” He also pays tribute in this talk to recently deceased Zen priest Layla Smith Bockhurst.

Surangama Sutra 2023 – Talk 9

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 19:20:47 +0000

Norman gives his ninth talk of the Surangama Sutra 2023 series. This series is based on the “The Surangama Sutra” version published by the Buddhist Text Translation Society. Norman also references Robert Rosenbaum’s “That is Not Your Mind: Zen Reflections on the Surangama Sutra.”

Surangama Sutra 2023 – Talk 8 – Shuso Neal Shorstein

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 15:37:18 +0000

Shuso Neal Shorstein gives the eighth talk of the Surangama Sutra 2023 series to the Dharma Seminar. This series is based on the “The Surangama Sutra” version published by the Buddhist Text Translation Society. Norman also references Robert Rosenbaum’s “That is Not Your Mind: Zen Reflections on the Surangama Sutra.”

Surangama Sutra 2023 – Talk 7

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 16:35:30 +0000

Norman gives his seventh talk of the Surangama Sutra 2023 series. This series is based on the “The Surangama Sutra” version published by the Buddhist Text Translation Society. Norman also references Robert Rosenbaum’s “That is Not Your Mind: Zen Reflections on the Surangama Sutra.”

Men In Suits Book Reading – Gulf of Maine Books

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 20:57:09 +0000

Norman gives a book reading to Gulf of Maine Books in Brunswick, Maine from his latest book “Men in Suits.”

Nothing to Seek; Story of Dazui Huihai – New York Zen Center

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 20:48:11 +0000

Norman gives a talk to the New York Zen Center of Contemplative Care on “Nothing to Seek; Story of Daze Huihai.” Norman also speaks about Joko Beck.

Precepts Class 2022/3 Talk 7 – I Vow to Live for the Benefit of All Beings – James Flaherty and John Murray

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 22:49:45 +0000

James Flaherty and John Murray give the seventh precepts class on “I Vow to Live for the Benefit of All Beings.”

How the World is Made (A Buddhist View referencing Dogen) Talk 2 – Upaya Zen Center

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 23:18:54 +0000

Norman gives his second of two talks on “How the World is Made” (A Buddhist View referencing Dogen) given to the Upaya Zen Center March 5, 2023.

How the World is Made (A Buddhist View referencing Dogen) Talk 1 – Upaya Zen Center

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 23:14:56 +0000

Norman gives his first of two talks on “How the World is Made” (A Buddhist View referencing Dogen) given to the Upaya Zen Center March 5, 2023.

Surangama Sutra 2023 – Talk 6

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 19:30:30 +0000

Norman gives his sixth talk of the Surangama Sutra 2023 series. This series is based on the “The Surangama Sutra” version published by the Buddhist Text Translation Society. Norman also references Robert Rosenbaum’s “That is Not Your Mind: Zen Reflections on the Surangama Sutra.”

Surangama Sutra 2023 – Talk 5 – Shuso Neal Shorstein

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 20:58:01 +0000

Shuso Neal Shorstein gives the fifth talk of the Surangama Sutra 2023 series. This series is based on the “The Surangama Sutra” version published by the Buddhist Text Translation Society. Norman also references Robert Rosenbaum’s “That is Not Your Mind: Zen Reflections on the Surangama Sutra.”

Surangama Sutra 2023 – Talk 4

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 05:29:01 +0000

Norman gives his fourth talk of the Surangama Sutra 2023 series to the February Everyday Zen All Day Sitting. This series is based on the “The Surangama Sutra” version published by the Buddhist Text Translation Society. Norman also references Robert Rosenbaum’s “That is Not Your Mind: Zen Reflections on the Surangama Sutra.”

Surangama Sutra 2023 – Talk 3

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 15:58:08 +0000

Norman gives his third talk of the Surangama Sutra 2023 series. This series is based on the “The Surangama Sutra” version published by the Buddhist Text Translation Society. Norman also references Robert Rosenbaum’s “That is Not Your Mind: Zen Reflections on the Surangama Sutra.”

Surangama Sutra 2023 – Talk 2

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 23:59:46 +0000

Norman gives his second talk of the Surangama Sutra 2023 series. This series is based on the “The Surangama Sutra” version published by the Buddhist Text Translation Society. Norman also references Robert Rosenbaum’s “That is Not Your Mind: Zen Reflections on the Surangama Sutra.”

Surangama Sutra 2023 – Talk 1

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 00:57:17 +0000

Norman gives his first talk of the Surangama Sutra 2023 series. This series is based on the “The Surangama Sutra” version published by the Buddhist Text Translation Society. Norman also references Robert Rosenbaum’s “That is Not Your Mind: Zen Reflections on the Surangama Sutra.”

Dialogues of Guishan

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 04:54:50 +0000

Norman gives a talk on “The Dialogues of Guishan” to the Sacramento Buddhist Meditation Group.