Everyday Zen Podcast

Teachings on Social Harmony – All Day Sitting – October 2026 Oct 13, 2026 41:53 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). Suggested donation: $7 https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026.10.10-Norman-Fischer-Social-Harmony-All-Day-Sit.mp3

Dharma is Immediately Transmitted – Michael Gelfond Oct 10, 2026 36:08 Michael Gelfond gives a talk to the Dharma Seminar on October 7, 2026. Suggested donation $7 https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026.10.07-Michael-Gelfond.mp3

Reflections on the Teachings of Dogen – Alan Block, Mary Ann Sacksteder, James Flaherty and Jaune Evans Oct 5, 2026 46:52 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. Suggested donation $7 https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/26.9.30-Alan-Block-Mary-Ann-Sacksteder-James-Flahert

Zazen and Subjectivity – All Day Sitting – September 2026 Sep 20, 2026 50:03 Norman gives a dharma talk on “Zazen and Subjectivity ” to the Everyday Zen All Day Sitting, September 2026 at Green Gulch Farm. Suggested donation: $7 https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/26.9.19-Norman-Fischer-ADS-GGF.mp3

Dōgen and the Implicit – James Flaherty Sep 18, 2026 31:13 James Flaherty gives a talk on “Dōgen and the Implicit” to the Dharma Seminar on Sept 16, 2026, referencing Dōgen’s “Bendōwa.” Suggested donation: $7 https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/26.9.17-James-Flaherty-Dogen-and-the-implicit.mp3

Dōgen’s Treasure Store Opens – Mary Ann Sacksteder and Jaune Evans Sep 11, 2026 37:58 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.” Suggested donation: $7 https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Dogens-Treasure-Store-Opens-Jaune-Evans-and-Mary-Ann-

Guided Meditation on Love -Center of Understanding in Conflict – Talloires France Sep 8, 2026 24:36 Norman gives his Fourth and final Guided Meditation Talk on “Love” to the Center of Understanding in Conflict in Talloires, France. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Guided-Meditation-on-Love-Center-of-Understaning-

Guided Meditation on Preferences – Center of Understanding in Conflict – Talloires France Sep 8, 2026 19:16 Norman gives his third Guided Meditation Talk on “Preferences” to the Center of Understanding in Conflict in Talloires, France. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Guided-Meditation-on-Preferences-Conflict-of-Understa

Guided Meditation on Power, Control and Love – Center of Understanding in Conflict – Talloires France Sep 8, 2026 32:09 Norman gives his second Guided Meditation Talk on “Power, Control and Love” to the Center of Understanding in Conflict in Talloires, France. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Guided-Meditation-on-Power-Control-Love-

Guided Meditation on Basic Meditation – Center of Understanding in Conflict – Talloires France Sep 8, 2026 21:33 Norman gives his first Guided Meditation Talk on “Basic Meditation” to the Center of Understanding in Conflict in Talloires, France. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Guided-Meditation-on-Basic-Meditatiion-Center-of

Dogen’s “Practicerealization” – Jaune Evans Sep 4, 2026 23:15 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.” Suggested donation $7 https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Dogens-Practicerealization-Jaune-Evans.mp3

Non-Thinking – Mary Ann Sacksteder Aug 28, 2026 54:05 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.” Suggested donation $7 https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026.8.27-Non-Thinking-Mary-Ann-Sacksteder.mp3  

Taking the Backward Step – Jaune Evans and Mary Ann Sacksteder Aug 25, 2026 51:00 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.” Suggested donation: $7 https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Taking-the-Backward-Step-An-Intimate-Dive-i

Making Friends with Dogen – James Flaherty Aug 25, 2026 48:46 James Flaherty gives a talk on “Making Friends with Dōgen” to the Dharma Seminar on August 12, 2026 referencing Dōgen’s “Bendōwa.” Suggested donation: $7 https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Themes-From-Dogens-Bendowa-Core-Texts-Teachings-of-Dogen-James-Flaherty-August-12-2026.mp3

Dogen and Orientation – All Day Sitting August 2026 – James Flaherty Aug 12, 2026 50:53 James Flaherty give a talk on “Dogen and Orientation” at the Green Gulch Farms All Day Sitting August 2026. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Dogen-and-Orientation-All-Day-Sitting-2026-James-Flaherty.mp3

The Bodhisattva’s Four Methods of Guidance Aug 1, 2026 59:54 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Upaya-Dogen-Seminar-The-Bodhisattvas-four-methods-of-guidance-Norman-Fischer-08.1.2026.mp3

Emerson’s Circles – All Day Sitting – July 2026 Jul 13, 2026 53:51 Norman gives a dharma talk on “Emerson’s Circles” to the Everyday Zen July 2026 All Day Sitting at Green Gulch Farm Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Emersons-Circles-All-Day-Sitting-July-2026.mp3  

Committing to a Lifetime of Practice – Jaune Evans Introduces Priests Anne Johnson, Pearl Kan, Stefany Anne Golberg, Denise Newman and Lini Wollenberg Jun 25, 2026 1:18:22 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you!   https://s3.us-west-1.amazo

Seeing One Thing Through – Talk 3 Jun 19, 2026 54:40 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazona

Shantideva’s Patient Forbearance – All Day Sitting – June 2026 Jun 15, 2026 45:42 Norman gives a talk on “Shantideva’s Patient Forbearance” to the Everyday Zen All Day Sitting at Green Gulch Farms Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Shantidevas-Patient-Forbearance-All-Day-Sitting-June-2026.mp

Seeing One Thing Through – Talk 2 Jun 11, 2026 42:16 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazon

Seeing One Thing Through – Talk 1 Jun 6, 2026 54:08 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazona

Awakening of Faith in Mahayana – Talk 14 May 28, 2026 27:15 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 teach

Awakening of Faith in Mahayana – Talk 13 – Sesshin Villa Maria del Mar – Talk 7 May 24, 2026 47:29 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 th

Sesshin Villa Maria del Mar 2026 – Talk 6 – Everyday is a Good Day – Shuso Tracy Grubbs May 23, 2026 21:02 Shuso Tracy Grubbs gives her second talk on the Villa Maria Del Mar Sesshin 2026 on “Everyday is a Good Day. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Sesshin-Villa-Maria-del-Mar-2026-Talk-6-Everyday-is-a-Good-Day-Shuso-Tracy-Gru

Awakening of Faith in Mahayana – Talk 12 – Sesshin Villa Maria del Mar – Talk 5 May 23, 2026 52:18 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 pr

Awakening of Faith in Mahayana – Talk 11- Sesshin Villa Maria del Mar – Talk 4 May 22, 2026 47:30 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 p

Awakening of Faith in Mahayana – Talk 10 – Sesshin Villa Maria del Mar – Talk 2 May 21, 2026 44:58 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 prin

Awakening of Faith in Mahayana – Talk 9 – Sesshin Villa Maria del Mar – Talk 1 May 20, 2026 47:33 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 prin

Turning Wheel of Dharma Dharma – Mountain Rain Sesshin – May 2026 May 16, 2026 45:14 Norman gives a dharma talk on “Turning the Wheels of Dharma” to the Mountain Rain Sesshin May 2026. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Turning-The-Wheel-of-Dharma-Sutra-Mountain-Rain-Sesshion-May-2026.mp3

Dogen’s Refrain From Unwholesome Action – Mountain Rain Sesshin – May 2026 May 15, 2026 47:00 Norman gives a dharma talk on “Dogen’s Refrain From Unwholesome Action” to the Mountain Rain Sesshin May 2026.     https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Dogens-_Refrain-From-Unwholsome-Action_-Mountain-Rain-Sesshin-May-2026.mp3

Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana – Talk 8 May 14, 2026 45:27 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 boo

Awakening the Faith in Mahayana – Talk 7 – Expressing the Dharma Through Language and Silence – Tracy Grubbs – Shuso Talk 2 May 7, 2026 23:35 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 M

Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana – Talk 6 – All Day Sitting May 2026 May 3, 2026 48:07 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

Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana – Talk 5 Apr 30, 2026 51:38 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

Awakening of Faith in Mahayana- Talk 4 – Connecting With the Tide of Dharma – Tracy Grubbs – Shuso Talk 1 Apr 25, 2026 24:24 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 Bu

Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana – Talk 3 Apr 16, 2026 55:23 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

Shikantaza – All Day Sitting – Green Gulch Farms April 11, 2026 Apr 12, 2026 47:20 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026

Awakening of Faith in Mahayana / Becoming Yourself – Talk 2 Apr 9, 2026 44:24 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

Awakening of Faith in Mahayana / Becoming Yourself – Talk 1 Apr 4, 2026 49:11 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 &

Practice Period Opening 2026 – Tracy Grubbs Shuso Mar 28, 2026 57:37 Norman Fischer and Shuso Tracy Grubbs give a dharma talk opening the Everyday Zen 2026 Practice Period Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Practice-Period-Opening-2026-Tracy-Grubbs-Shusho.mp3  

Dogen’s “Refrain From Unwholesome Action” – Talk 3 Mar 26, 2026 47:02 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.” Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3

Passover – Makor Or – Congregation Beth Shalom – March 22, 2026 Mar 22, 2026 51:15 Norman gives a talk on Passover to the Makor Or group at Congregation Beth Shalom, Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Passover-Makor-Or-Congregation-Beth-Shalom-March-22-2026.mp3

Right Effort – New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care- 3/21/26 Mar 22, 2026 29:38 Norman gives a dharma talk on “Right Effort” to the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Right-Effort-New-York-Zen-Center-for-Contemplative-Care-3_21_26.mp3  

Dogen’s “Refrain From Unwholesome Action” – Talk 2 Mar 20, 2026 54:38 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.” Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s

Dogen’s “Refrain From Unwholesome Action” Talk 1 Mar 13, 2026 1:08:35 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.” Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3

Dhammapada, the Dichotomies – All Day Sitting March 2026 Mar 9, 2026 45:42 Norman gives a dharma talk on the “Dhammapada, the Dichotomies” to the Everyday Zen March 2026 All Day Sitting Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Dhammapada-the-Dichotomies-All-Day-Sitting-March-7-2025.mp3   &#1

Dhammapada – Talk 16 Mar 6, 2026 1:05:28 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online

Dhammapada – Talk 15 Feb 28, 2026 55:00 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings

Dhammapada – Talk 14 – Mary Ann Sachsteder Feb 19, 2026 1:00:39 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-tea

Dhammapada – Talk 13 Feb 12, 2026 1:05:15 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teaching

Putting a Head On Top of Your Head – Suzuki Roshi – “Becoming Yourself” Feb 9, 2026 38:40 Norman Fischer gives a talk on “Putting a Head on Top of Your Head” from Suzuki Roshi’s book “Becoming Yourself. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Putting-a-Head-On-top-of-Your-Head-Suzuki-Roshi-_Becomin

Dhammapada – Talk 12 Feb 5, 2026 55:14 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings W

Dhammapada – Talk 11 – Kathie Fischer Jan 31, 2026 54:05 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings

Dhammapada – Talk 10 Jan 23, 2026 1:15:38 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We

Dhammapada – Talk 9 Jan 16, 2026 59:43 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We

Dhammapada – Talk 8 Jan 9, 2026 1:09:56 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We

On Meditation – Kathie Fischer – Mar de Jade Jewish Meditation Retreat – Open Heart Project December 2025 Jan 3, 2026 58:48 Kathie Fischer gives a talk “On Meditation” to the Mar de Jade Jewish Meditation Retreat – Open Heart Project December 2025. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you!   https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/On-Meditation-Kathie-Fischer-Mar-de-Jade-Je

Rebbe Nachman – Mar de Jade Jewish Meditation Retreat – Open Heart Project December 2025 Jan 3, 2026 59:16 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Rebbe-Nachman-story-Mar-de-Jade-Jewish-Medi

Dhammapada – Talk 7 Dec 20, 2025 52:28 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings W

Dhammapada – Talk 6 – Sue Moon – Keep Company With the Wise Dec 11, 2025 52:11 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot

Dhammapada – Talk 5 – Sue Moon – Its OK to Want to be Happy Dec 7, 2025 36:18 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot

Dhammapada – Talk 4 – Christopher Dumbleton Dec 5, 2025 42:06 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teach

Dhammapada – Talk 3 Nov 20, 2025 48:15 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We

On Compassionate Care Giving – Contemplative Fellows – November 15, 2025 Nov 16, 2025 26:23 Norman gives a dharma talk to the Contemplative Fellows “On Compassionate Care Giving on November 15, 2025 Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/On-compassionate-caregiving-Contemplative-Fellows-November-5-2025.mp3  

Dhammapada – Talk 2 – James Flaherty Nov 14, 2025 42:29 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We

Dhammapada – Talk 1 Nov 6, 2025 1:02:00 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot c

Bodhisattva Respect – All Day Sitting – November 2025 Nov 2, 2025 47:25 Norman gives a dharma talk on “Bodhisattva Respect” to the November 2025 All Day Sitting at Green Gulch Farms.   https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Bodhisattva-Respect-All-Day-Sitting-November-2025.mp3

Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 16 – Jaune Evans and Numerous Sangha Members Nov 2, 2025 1:24:57 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-

Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 15 Oct 23, 2025 1:07:28 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Th

Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 14 Oct 16, 2025 48:37 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot c

Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 13 Oct 11, 2025 1:12:53 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot c

Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 12 Oct 6, 2025 34:08 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-on

Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 11 – Jaune Evans Oct 2, 2025 1:12:00 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We canno

Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 10 Sep 27, 2025 57:18 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot contin

Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 9 Sep 18, 2025 57:49 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot contin

Here and Now – Sacramento Buddhist Meditation Group – September 14, 2025 Sep 16, 2025 40:18 Norman gives a dharma talk to the Sacramento Buddhist Meditation Group on “Here and Now. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Here-and-Now-Sacramento-Buddhist-Meditation-Group-September-14-2025.mp3  

Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 8 – All Day Sitting September 2025 Sep 7, 2025 50:44 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings

Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 7 Sep 4, 2025 1:04:20 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot cont

Gandavyuha Sutra (Avatamsaka Sutra Chapter 39) – Talk 6 – Kannon Do Zen Meditation Center Aug 31, 2025 57:12 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. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot co

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