Podcast appearances and mentions of Norman Fischer

From October 1, 2008: Oprah talks to Brenda Slaby, a mom and assistant principal who accidentally left her 2-year-old daughter, Cecilia, in the backseat of her car while she was at work. Cecilia died of a heatstroke after being in the car for 8 hours in temperatures rising above 90 degrees. Brenda discusses how she became perceived as what she calls “the most hated mom in America,” and other mothers also share their stories of feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to be perfect. Then, poet, author and Zen Buddhist teacher and priest Norman Fischer explains why there's no such thing as multitasking, offering tips to refocus your attention and sharing why he believes it's important to ask for help when you feel too busy. 

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 .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/2025/02/Practice-Period-2025-Opening-Alll-Day-Sitting-February-2025.mp3  

A talk by Norman Fischer.

Norman Fischer discusses the profound costs of war and the importance of recognizing humanity and sanity for the sake of all and future generations. He reflects on the both difficulty […]

Roshi Norman reminds us the method prescribed for touching peace is Zazen. He emphasizes resting deeply to let the true essence emerge naturally without force. Norman speaks to the power […]

In 1991, James Flaherty, MCC, founder of New Ventures West, graduated from the Hoffman Process in Virginia. After completing the Process, both James and his wife, Stacy, began to sponsor the Process in Virginia. They found the retreat site, enrolled people, scheduled the teachers, and transported them to the retreat site. They did this for six Processes over a few years. As James says, they were, and still are, deeply committed to the Hoffman Process. Often, our hosts ask our guests if there was a pivotal moment in the Process that has stayed with them. For James, it was when he had an epiphany about the gifts he knew he had to offer to this world. When he heard his teacher tell him that he was a powerful person, he felt a weight drop from his shoulders. He realized he could give his gifts to the world in a "better way." James walks us through the kind of coaching training that New Ventures West offers. He articulates beautifully what happens to our hearts when we are young, how heartache can squash our innate goodness, scarring us so our goodness can not get out into the world. James offers how healing it is when we act for the sake of others. In doing so, we receive much in return. With loving generosity, James thanks Hoffman staff and faculty for all they do to support this powerfully transformative work offered through the Hoffman Institute. Thank you, James. We hope you enjoy this heart-opening conversation with James and Sharon. More about James Flaherty: James Flaherty, MCC, founder of New Ventures West, is the author of the seminal text, Coaching: Evoking Excellence in Others. He has developed a uniquely effective approach to adult education by integrating discoveries in linguistics, developmental psychology, sociology, philosophy, and biology into the practical and customized methodology known as Integral Coaching®. He coaches executives, managers, and leaders throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. James lives in San Francisco with his wife and has an adult daughter whom he adores. In addition to being a voracious reader, he practices yoga and qigong. James owns a large collection of CDs, mostly in the classical, rock, and jazz genres. He enjoys theatre and travel. He is a longtime Zen student, studying with Norman Fischer of Everyday Zen. You can find out more about James on his website and on LinkedIn. As mentioned in this episode: New Ventures West, founded in 1987 The Vagus Nerve Some research from Boston College about mentors and mentoring and people dedicated to assisting others had much more happen for them than those who were not. (10:39 marker) Fernando Flores, Chilean engineer, entrepreneur, and politician.            

In the concluding part of the afternoon session & the series, How The World Is Made, Roshi Norman continues on the importance of thought and language in the creation of […]

In this second half of the series (1st part of the afternoon session) How The World Is Made, Roshi Norman continues on the importance of thought and language in the […]

This talk is an opportunity to expand your perspective, challenge your assumptions, and contemplate the intimate connection between your mind and the world. Join Norman Fischer Roshi as he navigates […]

This talk is a continuation of the morning session : an opportunity to expand your perspective, challenge your assumptions, and contemplate the intimate connection between your mind and the world. […]

When things come to an end, how do we understand ourselves? Norman Fischer Roshi explores how we understand stories which don't make obvious sense. In case 30, does the world […]

Eine Ausgabe geht noch! Die große Analyse zur Formel-1-Saison 2023 habt ihr ja bereits von uns bekommen, doch nicht nur die Piloten der Königsklasse haben sich beim Großen Preis von Abu Dhabi in die Winterpause verabschiedet. Auch die Formel 2 hat dort ihr Saisonfinale bestritten und im Gegensatz zur Königsklasse gab es dort einen Titelkampf, der bis zum Schluss andauerte. Moderatorin Sophie Affeldt bespricht gemeinsam mit dem Formel-2-Experten von Motorsport-Total.com, Formel1.de und de.motorsport.com, Norman Fischer, und dem Sky-Formel-2-Kommentator Olivier Zwartyes die großen Themen der Saison. Darüber hinaus wagt das Trio auch schon einen Blick voraus auf das Jahr 2024, das viel Spannung ... *** Diese Folge enthält Werbung *** Cyberghost VPN Genießen Sie alle Vorteile von CyberGhost VPN mit dem massiven Rabatt für alle unsere Zuhörer! Gehen Sie zu cyberghostvpn.com/StartingGrid für einen 83 %-Rabatt auf den 2-Jahresplan! Das bringt es auf nur 2,03 Euro pro Monat, und Sie erhalten auch 4 zusätzliche Monate kostenlos! Abonnieren Sie noch heute!Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

Eine Ausgabe geht noch! Die große Analyse zur Formel-1-Saison 2023 habt ihr ja bereits von uns bekommen, doch nicht nur die Piloten der Königsklasse haben sich beim Großen Preis von Abu Dhabi in die Winterpause verabschiedet. Auch die Formel 2 hat dort ihr Saisonfinale bestritten und im Gegensatz zur Königsklasse gab es dort einen Titelkampf, der bis zum Schluss andauerte. Moderatorin Sophie Affeldt bespricht gemeinsam mit dem Formel-2-Experten von Motorsport-Total.com, Formel1.de und de.motorsport.com, Norman Fischer, und dem Sky-Formel-2-Kommentator Olivier Zwartyes die großen Themen der Saison. Darüber hinaus wagt das Trio auch schon einen Blick voraus auf das Jahr 2024, das viel Spannung ...Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

Norman Fischer gives the third talk of the Mar de Jade 2023 Sesshin on "The Buddha. Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://everydayzen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Sesshin-Mar-de-Jade-2023-Talk-3-The-Buddha.mp3

Norman Fischer gives the fifth talk of the Mar de Jade 2023 Sesshin on "The Buddha's First Talk." Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://everydayzen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Sesshin-Mar-de-Jade-2023-Talk-5-The-Buddhas-First-Talk.mp3

Norman Fischer gives the seventh talk of the Mar de Jade 2023 Sesshin on "Discovering the Truth." Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://everydayzen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Sesshin-Mar-de-Jade-2023-Talk-7-Discovering-the-Truth.mp3

Norman Fischer gives the ninth talk of the Mar de Jade 2023 Sesshin on "Buddha's Enlightenment." Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://everydayzen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Sesshin-Mar-de-Jade-2023-Talk-9-Buddhas-Enlightenment.mp3

ADZG 1140 ADZG Sunday Morning Dharma Talk by Norman Fischer

David Hinton, one of the world's foremost translators of ancient Chinese poetry and philosophy, presents The Way of Ch'an: Essential Texts of the Original Tradition. David is in conversation with renowned Zen teacher/author/poet, Zoketsu Norman Fischer. David Hinton has published numerous books of poetry and essays, and many translations of ancient Chinese poetry and philosophy—all informed by an abiding interest in deep ecological thinking. This widely-acclaimed work has earned Hinton a Guggenheim Fellowship, numerous fellowships from NEA and NEH, and both of the major awards given for poetry translation in the United States: the Landon Translation Award (Academy of American Poets) and the PEN American Translation Award. Most recently, Hinton received a lifetime achievement award by the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Norman Fischer is a Zen teacher, poet, translator, and director of the Everyday Zen Foundation. A beloved figure in the Buddhist world, he is also well-known for his efforts at interreligious dialogue. His numerous books include The World Could Be Otherwise: Imagination and the Bodhisattva Path, What Is Zen?: Plain Talk for a Beginner's Mind, and Training in Compassion: Zen Teachings on the Practice of Lojong.

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. 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/2023/09/Conversation-with-David-Hinton-and-Norman-Fischer-September-24-2023.mp3

In this session, participants read about the Wild Fox koan from these two texts: https://everydayzen.org/teachings/baizhangs-fox/ Norman Fischer on the Wild Fox https://tricycle.org/beginners/buddhism/what-is-karma/ Karma

SynopsisAngel Fire is a village in the Rocky Mountains of New Mexico, home to ski slopes and hiking trails, plus a summer mountain-bike park and zip line. And, since 1983, it's also the home of a late summer music festival called “Music from Angel Fire.”Early on, violinist Ida Kavafian was invited to serve as the Festival's Artistic Director, a position she maintained through 2019.   Kavafian returned on today's date in 2001  to perform in the premiere of a newly commissioned trio by Libby Larsen – along with cellist Peter Wiley And pianist Melvin Chen – this just one of over 45 premieres that have taken place at the Festival to date.Libby Larsen's Trio is a classically-proportioned work in three movements: the first movement, titled Sultry, and the third, titled Burst, are very rhythmic, fast, and hauntingly jazz-like. In between, the second movement, titled Still is quite serene, free flowing, and very quiet.Libbuy Larsen said, “I compose music for the concert hall. I chose this type of music because I love physics. Flutes, cellos, trumpets, tubas, all of the orchestral instruments emit natural sound, and they operate on the laws of physics. I can hear those laws working in the air when those instruments play.”Music Played in Today's ProgramLibby Larsen (b. 1950) – Mvt 3 (Bursts), fr Trio for Violin, Cello, and Piano (Curtis Macomber, vn; Norman Fischer, vcl; Jeanne Kierman, p.) Navona Records NV-6014

A talk by Norman Fischer.

Oscar Piastri hatte an diesem Wochenende beim Großen Preis von Belgien wirklich seine Breakout Performance, wenn er sie nicht schon in den letzten Rennen ansatzweise hatte. Der Australier konnte seinen Teamkollegen Lando Norris in jeder Session bis auf das Hauptrennen schlagen, wirkt reif und abgeklärt und könnte schon sehr schnell in eine besondere Liga aufsteigen. Kevin Scheuren, Sophie Affeldt und, zugeschaltet aus der Nähe von Spa, Norman Fischer von Motorsport-Total.com, Formel1.de und Motorsport.com Deutschland blicken auf das Rennwochenende von Belgien zurück und tun dies mitten in der Nacht, denn dieser Podcast wurde direkt nach dem Livestream am Sonntag aufgezeichnet, da Kevin am ... *** Diese Folge enthält Werbung *** Cyberghost VPN Genießen Sie alle Vorteile von CyberGhost VPN mit dem massiven Rabatt für alle unsere Zuhörer! Gehen Sie zu cyberghostvpn.com/StartingGrid für einen 83 %-Rabatt auf den 2-Jahresplan! Das bringt es auf nur 2,03 Euro pro Monat, und Sie erhalten auch 4 zusätzliche Monate kostenlos! Abonnieren Sie noch heute!Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

“I've definitely angrily swept the floor, definitely not been stoked. But I think the constraints are good for you, like in the way that creative constraints can be really helpful. On some level its a privilege and an honor to have a community relying on you. And on some level its like goddamn it, they've got me.” - Sara Campbell   Sara bids farewell to her tenure as an ACZC resident and seasonal caretaker some reflections on her years as a live-in zennie and a reading from Norman Fischer on the stages of monastic life. Was it all worth it? Is residential practice the one way ticket to enlightenment? Or a convenient way to burst your bubble on all such notions? Can we have spring flowers without the cold dead winter? Find out here.

Rev. Chikyo Ewan Magie's Spring 2023 class on Norman Fischer's Sailing Home (class 5 of 5).

Rev. Chikyo Ewan Magie's Spring 2023 class on Norman Fischer's Sailing Home (class 4 of 5).

For three weeks in February of 2023, a spontaneous ‘Outpouring' at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky, set the hearts of American Christians aflame, reviving their faith and our spiritual conversation. Fr Norman Fischer, pastor of nearby St. Peter Claver Catholic Church and the chaplain at Lexington Catholic High School, in Lexington Kentucky, went over to Asbury to check it out. He tells us about the glorious events he witnessed there, in Wilmore. He also explains how, for Catholics, to feel the intercession of God is not unusual. God is in the Eucharist, in every miracle, in every saintly martyrdom, in every Marian apparition, and so our world is triumphantly enchanted with His Presence at every turn. Father Norman talks about his own numinous experiences and about his life as a priest. Short Interview with Fr. Norman, National Black Catholic Congress Fr. Norman on Facebook St. Peter Claver Parish on Facebook and on the diocesan webpage. Gina Christian's article in Detroit Catholic (which talks about Fr Norman at Asbury) Asbury University webpage about the Outpouring “A Gen Z Religious Revival” on the Honestly podcast with Bari Weiss. The Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano, on the Real Presence website and Wikipedia Krzysztof Odyniec is a historian of Medieval and Early Modern Europe; he is also the host of the 'Almost Good Catholics' podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

For three weeks in February of 2023, a spontaneous ‘Outpouring' at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky, set the hearts of American Christians aflame, reviving their faith and our spiritual conversation. Fr Norman Fischer, pastor of nearby St. Peter Claver Catholic Church and the chaplain at Lexington Catholic High School, in Lexington Kentucky, went over to Asbury to check it out. He tells us about the glorious events he witnessed there, in Wilmore. He also explains how, for Catholics, to feel the intercession of God is not unusual. God is in the Eucharist, in every miracle, in every saintly martyrdom, in every Marian apparition, and so our world is triumphantly enchanted with His Presence at every turn. Father Norman talks about his own numinous experiences and about his life as a priest. Short Interview with Fr. Norman, National Black Catholic Congress Fr. Norman on Facebook St. Peter Claver Parish on Facebook and on the diocesan webpage. Gina Christian's article in Detroit Catholic (which talks about Fr Norman at Asbury) Asbury University webpage about the Outpouring “A Gen Z Religious Revival” on the Honestly podcast with Bari Weiss. The Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano, on the Real Presence website and Wikipedia Krzysztof Odyniec is a historian of Medieval and Early Modern Europe; he is also the host of the 'Almost Good Catholics' podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

For three weeks in February of 2023, a spontaneous ‘Outpouring' at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky, set the hearts of American Christians aflame, reviving their faith and our spiritual conversation. Fr Norman Fischer, pastor of nearby St. Peter Claver Catholic Church and the chaplain at Lexington Catholic High School, in Lexington Kentucky, went over to Asbury to check it out. He tells us about the glorious events he witnessed there, in Wilmore. He also explains how, for Catholics, to feel the intercession of God is not unusual. God is in the Eucharist, in every miracle, in every saintly martyrdom, in every Marian apparition, and so our world is triumphantly enchanted with His Presence at every turn. Father Norman talks about his own numinous experiences and about his life as a priest. Short Interview with Fr. Norman, National Black Catholic Congress Fr. Norman on Facebook St. Peter Claver Parish on Facebook and on the diocesan webpage. Gina Christian's article in Detroit Catholic (which talks about Fr Norman at Asbury) Asbury University webpage about the Outpouring “A Gen Z Religious Revival” on the Honestly podcast with Bari Weiss. The Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano, on the Real Presence website and Wikipedia Krzysztof Odyniec is a historian of Medieval and Early Modern Europe; he is also the host of the 'Almost Good Catholics' podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rev. Chikyo Ewan Magie's Spring 2023 class on Norman Fischer's Sailing Home (class 3 of 5).

For three weeks in February of 2023, a spontaneous ‘Outpouring' at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky, set the hearts of American Christians aflame, reviving their faith and our spiritual conversation. Fr Norman Fischer, pastor of nearby St. Peter Claver Catholic Church and the chaplain at Lexington Catholic High School, in Lexington Kentucky, went over to Asbury to check it out. He tells us about the glorious events he witnessed there, in Wilmore. He also explains how, for Catholics, to feel the intercession of God is not unusual. God is in the Eucharist, in every miracle, in every saintly martyrdom, in every Marian apparition, and so our world is triumphantly enchanted with His Presence at every turn. Father Norman talks about his own numinous experiences and about his life as a priest. Short Interview with Fr. Norman, National Black Catholic Congress Fr. Norman on Facebook St. Peter Claver Parish on Facebook and on the diocesan webpage. Gina Christian's article in Detroit Catholic (which talks about Fr Norman at Asbury) Asbury University webpage about the Outpouring “A Gen Z Religious Revival” on the Honestly podcast with Bari Weiss. The Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano, on the Real Presence website and Wikipedia Krzysztof Odyniec is a historian of Medieval and Early Modern Europe; he is also the host of the 'Almost Good Catholics' podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

Rev. Chikyo Ewan Magie's Spring 2023 class on Norman Fischer's Sailing Home (class 2 of 5).

Rev. Chikyo Ewan Magie's Spring 2023 class on Norman Fischer's Sailing Home (class 1 of 5)

In this talk, Rev. Chikyo Ewan Magie presents an introduction to our Spring 2023 Dharma class based on Norman Fischer's book, Sailing Home.

Norman and Marc talk about work as a spiritual practice, and as a Zen practice. They discuss how to shift from fear, anxiety, and burnout to approaching work as a means to make an offering, and to help and benefit others.   They address the practice of confidence and humility, and the lack of distinction between benefitting others and our own wellbeing. And they touch on meditation as a way of not fooling yourself, at work and in all parts of your life.

Der neue Formel 1-Saison rückt immer näher, doch nicht nur für die Königsklasse steht das erste Rennen unmittelbar bevor: Auch die Stars von morgen aus der Formel 2 befinden sich bereits in den Startlöchern für den Saisonauftakt in Bahrain am kommenden Wochenende. Spannung ist, wie immer in der Formel 2, garantiert! Um euch bestmöglich auf das Spektakel vorzubereiten, hat sich Moderatorin Sophie Affeldt gemeinsam mit dem Formel-2-Experten von Motorsport-Total.com, formel1.de und de.motorsport.com, Norman Fischer, und dem Sky-Formel-2-Kommentator Olivier Zwartyes den wichtigsten Fragen vor dem Saisonstart gewidmet. Fokus auf den deutschen Debütanten PHM Racing  Die Formel 2 bietet auch in diesem Jahr ein großes Spektrum ... *** Diese Folge enthält Werbung *** Cyberghost VPN Genießen Sie alle Vorteile von CyberGhost VPN mit dem massiven Rabatt für alle unsere Zuhörer! Gehen Sie zu cyberghostvpn.com/StartingGrid für einen 83 %-Rabatt auf den 2-Jahresplan! Das bringt es auf nur 2,03 Euro pro Monat, und Sie erhalten auch 4 zusätzliche Monate kostenlos! Abonnieren Sie noch heute!Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

Norman Fischer and Shuso Neal Shorstein give the introductory talk to the 2023 Everyday Zen 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/2023/01/29165418/Practice-Period-2023-Introduction.mp3

Mindfulness and mediation can be vital to addressing suffering on both sides of a conflict while finding presence and calm in the mind of those tasked with bringing parties together. Zen Buddhist priest Norman Fischer reflects on his history of helping mediation professionals through mindfulness training, supporting Ukrainian mediators during his recent Inside Out training program, and tips for practitioners to find presence in the heart of the storm during this episode of The Other Chair.

Norman Fischer reads from his new book "Men in Suits," a long-form poem, and John High reads from his forthcoming "Scrolls of a Temple Sweeper," a book of poetry in the form of a novel. https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/15155021/Poetry-Reading-with-Norman-Fischer-and-John-High.mp3

Today's Talmud page, Nedarim 22, warns us against the destructive force of sheer anger. Poet and Buddhist monk Norman Fischer joins us to talk about why anger is a mighty and strangely embodied sensation, and what we can do to recognize it and stop it from taking over. How are the teachings of the rabbis about anger a lot like those of Buddhist teachers? Listen and find out. Take One is a Tablet Studios production. The show is hosted by Liel Leibovitz, and is produced and edited by Darone Ruskay and Quinn Waller. Our team also includes Stephanie Butnick, Josh Kross, Mark Oppenheimer, Sara Fredman Aeder, Robert Scaramuccia, and Tanya Singer.  Check out all of Tablet's podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes I think, if only I could say more, do more, work harder, then I could really be helpful.Then I could offer whatever I have in the way of wisdom, compassion, and maybe actually make a difference.It's not always easy to remember that all this work we do – supporting clients, students, colleagues, family, friends: if we're doing that work with joy, with irrepressibility, as Norman Fischer invites us to do, then what we're doing is enough. And, anyway, we aren't ever going to finish the job.I'm not sure that's the bad news. In fact, I think it might even be the good news.

Norman Fischer gives the fourth talk of "The Silent Illumination of Zen Master Hongzhi" to the October 2022 All Day Sitting referencing the book "Cultivating the Empty Field: The Silent Illumination of Zen Master Hongzhi" by Taigen Dan Leighton and Yi Wu. Hongzhi is credited with first articulating the practice of "just sitting" which is Dogen's practice, and ours. https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/01122014/The-Silent-Illumination-of-Zen-Master-Hongzhi-Talk-4-merged_1.mp3

Today, three esteemed buddhist and meditation practitioners share the struggles they have with difficult emotions. Norman Fischer, Susan Piver and Karen Miller share their stories.

Norman gives the eighth and last talk of the series to the Dharma Seminar of the Genjo Koan 2022 series referencing both Kazuaki Tanahashi: "Treasury of the True Dharma Eye: Zen Master Dogen's Shobo Genzo" version and Shokaku Okumura: "Realizing Genjokoan." Norman also mentions Dogen's Eihei Koso Hotsuganmon in this talk. https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/29121823/Genjo-Koan-2022-Talk-8.mp3

Peter van der Sterre came to the SFZC in 1972, was ordained by Richard Baker, received transmission from Norman Fischer, and is the founding teacher of the Oak Street Zendo in San Francisco (oakstreetzendo.org) and the 7th Street Zendo in Boise, Idaho.

Peter van der Sterre came to the SFZC in 1972, was ordained by Richard Baker, received transmission from Norman Fischer, and is the founding teacher of the Oak Street Zendo in San Francisco (oakstreetzendo.org) and the 7th Street Zendo in Boise, Idaho.

“Don't try to improve at all. Just try to understand what a nut you are. Be patient with it. Marvel at it - ‘What a dummy I am, it's unbelievable that I still do this, and it's perfect the way I do it because I've been conditioned so perfectly, so exquisitely. My mother and father were so perfect in making me as neurotic as I am.'” - Norman Fischer   Birth & death, blame or blessings, life or liberation?? In this epic stand alone chapter of the Vimalakirti Sutra, Dave takes us on a walk through Non Duality in Buddhism, as poetically descried by the great Bodhisattvas (with a little commentary help from the also great Norman Fischer). Is everything really all one? What does it even mean to say that? Can us puny mortals experience such a thing? Is Non Duality just another heady philosophical wormhole or is there something to it that can actually transform our lives in this mundane workaday world we all know and love? Find out here! 

Roshi Norman Fischer explores three big questions in this talk on the practice of bowing: What does it mean to be a teacher? What does it mean to be a student? And what does it mean to bow? Norman provides a characteristically insightful reading of Dogen and his fascicle “Bowing to the Attain the Marrow,” […]

Father Norman Fischer is the priest of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church and the chaplain for Lexington Catholic High School. He is the first black priest of African American descent, as well as the first of Philipino descent, of the Diocese of Lexington. Father Norman is an artist, and as you will hear, he is well known, respected, and involved in the community. This one is a church-sized episode where you will not only learn about all the amazing work Father Norman is doing, but also lean into his messages of gratitude and giving from a faith perspective. Links: St. Peter Claver Catholic Church Mustard Seed Communities Conquest Youth Ministry DV8 Kitchen --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephanie-keally/message